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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3FA6P0HD5HR179618 · Checked Sep 16, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 28

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3FA6P0HD5HR•••••• 2017 Ford FUSION

This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2017 Ford FUSION build (28 vs 9).

28on this build
1074on the model
114builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Engine 10 Power Train 8 Engine And Engine Cooling 5 Service Brakes 2

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Service Brakes crash Apr 2023
The contact owned a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, he depressed the brake pedal to make a right turn when the vehicle failed to respond. The contact applied pressure to the brake pedal and pumped the brake pedal several times to…
Structure crash Nov 2017
Driving on the highway at least at 65 mph, the car in front of me hit his brakes and went in to a complete stop. I did not have time to stop, I hit the car, none of the air bags deployed. The driver side door could not open because the frame of the car shifted. Right after…
Engine Dec 2025
Ford Fusion 1.5L Ecoboost engines are known to have a fault short block that causes coolant intrusion. This defect does not trigger a check engine light, so there is no way for a driver to identify the problem until it's too late. Ford issued a Technical Safety Bulletin…
Power Train May 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to a dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the…
Engine And Engine Cooling Dec 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had been illuminated and that the hood of the vehicle was trembling while an abnormal sound came from the engine upon starting the vehicle. The contact also stated that while driving the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3FA6P0HD5HR179618 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.