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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3FA6P0HD6HR271238 · Checked Sep 16, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 41

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3FA6P0HD6HR•••••• 2017 Ford FUSION

This build draws 4.4× more complaints than the average 2017 Ford FUSION build (41 vs 9).

41on this build
1074on the model
114builds in total
2involved a crash
2involved a fire
Most reported Engine 22 Power Train 12 Engine And Engine Cooling 6 Fuel/propulsion System 4

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Power Train crash Nov 2020
Back in 2018, 1.3 million ford focus vehicles were recalled due to a fuel purge valve. Who's to say the same issue is starting to occur again, but to the ford fusions? My 2017 ford fusion that I purchased 6 months ago has this issue. It is a major safety concern! On my way to…
Engine fire Nov 2020
I / the owner of my 2017 ford fusion se 1.5l had a seized engine occur on my commute home from work. White smoke billowed and brewed out my exhaust as I was in the right lane. I immediately pulled over to see what was going wrong and almost caused a collision for the person…
Air Bags crash Nov 2019
The contact owns a 2017 ford fusion. While driving approximately 70 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a cement structure. During the crash, the vehicle sustained damage to the front driver's side. The air bags did not deploy. Also, the driver's side…
Engine And Engine Cooling Jul 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal slushing sound coming from the engine compartment. Additionally, the vehicle shuddered violently, the engine overheated, and the vehicle stalled. The check engine and…
Service Brakes Jun 2025
On June 23, 2025, while departing my residence, I disengaged the emergency brake on my vehicle, subsequently hearing an unusual sound. Upon attempting to drive, I experienced diminished braking performance, and the brake warning indicator illuminated. The following day, I sought…
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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 3FA6P0HD6HR271238 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.