2017 Ford Fusion Airbags Problems

The dash deteriorated to the extent that, according to a Ford engineer, the passenger airbag will not deploy properly.

NHTSA ID

11584932

Incident

Apr 24, 2024

I was a victim in a car crash driving this vehicle when another vehicle hit me and deployed my air bags. Due to the air bags deployment I ended up with significant burn marks to my arm which is likely to permanently scar.

NHTSA ID

11543218

Incident

Aug 29, 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the air bag module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed there was no recall on the VIN related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

NHTSA ID

11541655

Incident

Jul 30, 2023

Mileage

89,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that during a vehicle State Inspection, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the air bag control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that the replacement part was on backorder. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11532065

Incident

Jun 28, 2023

The airbag warning light was enabled on the dashboard. The Ford dealer diagnosed this as code "DTC U2100:00 and B00A0:62-28 stored in RCM". I was told that Ford told the dealer to reprogram the RCM with new software and this was labor "not covered by warranty or recall." But, if my car were one model year later (2018 vs 2017) it would have been covered. I argued that this is a software defect, clearly the hardware did not fail since they did not have to replace anything, but I was simply told the labor was not covered and I would need to pay for it. After the software update the error codes and airbag light are normal. There is clearly a software defect impacting the safety performance of the vehicle. This vehicle should be recalled and the cost of the update and labor should not be a burden to the consumer. Consumers, such as me, who have had to pay for this work should be reimbursed by Ford.

NHTSA ID

11523490

Incident

May 23, 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 slow the vehicle with no success. As a result, the vehicle skipped a bridge and then crashed into a building. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained bruising to the chest that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The contact then received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The dealer nor the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

NHTSA ID

11517830

Incident

Apr 19, 2023

I left work, got into my car, turned the car on and the airbag light turned on, now the light is always on

NHTSA ID

11515030

Incident

Jan 9, 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had become an ongoing issue. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the air bag control module needed to be replaced. The contact was advised by the dealer that the part was on a national back order. The contact stated that the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,855.

NHTSA ID

11491690

Incident

Oct 8, 2022

Mileage

54,855 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while at the car wash, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall and he had to pay out-of-pocket for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 65,000.

NHTSA ID

11471415

Incident

Jan 10, 2022

Mileage

65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE RESTRAINTS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO METRO FORD SALES INC (3601 STATE ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304, (518) 868-6157) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND DETERMINED THAT THE SERVICE RESTRAINTS MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.

NHTSA ID

11387056

Incident

Jan 22, 2020

Mileage

70,000 mi

THE AIRBAG SIGN KEEPS ON WITHOUT ANY REASON. I'VE SEEN THERE IS RECALL FOR AIRBAG (TAKATA) ISSUE. 2012-2016. MY CAR IS MANUFACTURED IN 2016 AND REGISTERED IN 2017. THEY SAID ITS 2017 MODEL.

NHTSA ID

11339765

Incident

May 15, 2020

Mileage

75,000 mi

SERVICE ADVANCED TRACK NOT WORKING STATIONARY. *TR

NHTSA ID

11330700

Incident

Jun 12, 2020

Mileage

53,400 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES.

NHTSA ID

11318013

Incident

Feb 1, 2020

Mileage

35,000 mi

TL* 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 SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM BECAME JAMMED AND THE DRIVER COULD NOT IMMEDIATELY EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. LIBERTY FORD BRUNSWICK (3101 CENTER RD, BRUNSWICK, OH) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

NHTSA ID

11282605

Incident

Nov 12, 2019

Mileage

40,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL - I DONT KNOW IF THAT APPLIES TO MY CAR. MY WIFE HAD AN ACCIDENT ON MARCH 12 2019 WHERE SHE HIT A TREE. THE IMPACT WAS SO MUCH THAT THE CRADLE OF THE BODY WAS DAMAGED. MY INSURANCE COMPANY IS GEICO , DECLARED THE CAR AS TOTAL LOSS. THE REASON THAT I AM WRITING THIS COMPLAINT IS THAT CAR AIRBAGS DID NOT INFLATE THEY WERE NOT ACTIVATED. WHEN YOU SEE THE PICTURE OF DAMAGE YOU WILL BE AMAZED WHY THIS MUST HAVE HAPPENED. WHEN I REPORTED THIS TO FORD THEY SAID THIS IS YOUR CASE NUMBER CAS17428626 AND SOMEONE WILL GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU SHORTLY. NOBODY HAS GOT IN TOUCH THEY HAVE MY EMAIL ID THEY HAVE MY PHONE NUMBER AND MY HOUSE ADDRESS NOTHING NOT A SINGLE RESPONSE. WHEN WE TALK ON THE PHONE THEY ARE LIKE EVERYTHING WILL BE DONE RIGHT AWAY BUT THE RIGHTAWAY IS LIKE A SUMMER DAY IN THE MONTH OF JANUARY WHICH NEVER COMES. I EVEN TOLD THEM JUST INCASE IF I DONT PICK UP THE PHONE PLEASE LEAVE A VOICEMAIL OR EVEN A MESSAGE SO THAT I CAN GET BACK TO YOU QUICKLY. SO FAR NO ONE HAS RESPONDED. FRANKLY I AM DISAPPOINTED IN THEIR HANDLING OF MY CASE AND ALSO THIS IS AMERICA WHERE SAFETY IS NEVER COMPROMISED SO WHY DID IT HAPPEN TO ME OR WHY SHOULD IT HAPPEN TO ANYONE WHO HAS A SIMILAR CAR LIKE MINE.

NHTSA ID

11190436

Incident

Mar 12, 2019

Mileage

12,486 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). FIESTA FORD (78990 VARNER RD, INDIO, CA 92203, 760-772-8000) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

11163447

Incident

Dec 26, 2018

VEHICLE (FORD FUSION) HAD JUST STARTED TO PROCEED FORWARD FROM MEDIAN TURN AREA ONTO CITY STREET TO TURN LEFT WHEN 2ND VEHICLE (TOYOTA CAMRY) SWOOPED AROUND ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND HIT AFFECTED VEHICLE (FORD FUSION) ON FRONT DRIVERS SIDE (BUMPER AND ENTIRE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT QUARTER PANEL). SPUN BOTH VEHICLES AROUND AND AFFECTED VEHICLE (FORD FUSION) WAS PROPELLED INTO THE OTHER VEHICLE (TOYOTA CAMRY). IMPACT CAUSED FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE TO DETACH, NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHICH RESULTED IN THE HEAD OF THE DRIVER OF AFFECTED VEHICLE (FORD FUSION) TO HIT THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO SPIDER SHATTER THE WINDOW LEAVING AN IMPRINT OF DRIVERS HEAD IN THE WINDOW. DRIVER WAS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL AND INJURIES WERE MINOR THUS FAR. STILL SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION. IMPACT WAS SUFFICIENT ENOUGH THAT 2ND VEHICLE (TOYOTA CAMRY) DID DEPLOY ALL AIRBAGS.

NHTSA ID

11152870

Incident

Nov 13, 2018

I NEED MY CAR. IT'S BEEN 2 YEARS. I AM DISABLED AND CAN'T GET A DIFFERENT CAR.

NHTSA ID

11121878

Incident

Mar 20, 2016

I WAS STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY WHEN A TRUCK REAR-ENDED ME TWICE AND I ENDED UP REAR-ENDING THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME. NONE OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ID

11103454

Incident

Jun 19, 2018

Mileage

22,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLINER FELL OUT OF PLACE IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (MID VALLEY FORD DEALER LOCATED AT 201 NE POLK SATION RD, DALLAS, OR) AND THE HEADLINER WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOUNTING BRACKETS WERE WELDED INTO THE WRONG POSITION IN THE VEHICLE. THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE DETACHED AND RE-WELDED INTO THE CORRECT POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 32,000.

NHTSA ID

11055955

Incident

Nov 1, 2017

Mileage

32,000 mi

VEH 1 EXITING GAS STATION ACROSS TWO LANES TO CENTER-TURN LANE TO AWAIT BREAK IN TRAFFIC. VEH 2 CRASHED INTO LEFT FRONT OF VEH 1. SUFFICIENT IMPACT TO BREAK RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FROM FRAME ON VEH1. ONLY AIRBAG TO DEPLOY WAS AT DRIVER'S ANKLE. NONE OF THE OTHER AIRBAGS WORKED. DRIVER OF VEH 1 INJURED, SEVERE ABRASION TO LEFT CLAVICLE CAUSED BY SEAT BELT. STERNUM AND RT RIBS ALSO AFFECTED . VEH 1 VIRTUALLY STOPPED, VEH 2 APPROACHED AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED, VEH 1 HAD NO TIME TO ESCAPE COLLISION. WEATHER CLEAR, DRY, SUNNY

NHTSA ID

11048059

Incident

Nov 14, 2017

Mileage

5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN OUT OF A SHOPPING CENTER, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. ONLY THE FOOT AIR BAG DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED BUT THE REPAIRS REQUIRED WERE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

NHTSA ID

11048017

Incident

Nov 14, 2017

Mileage

5,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL LEGAL NOTICE TK59527847. CHAPTER 11 CASE NO. 17-11375 (BLS) -- HAVE ENTERED VIN, LICENSE #, AND STATE ON WEBSITE. NOTHING WORKS TO PROVIDE AN ANSWWER! NO PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE YET. I CHECKED TODAY.

NHTSA ID

11045933

Incident

Nov 14, 2017

Mileage

5,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL NOT HONORED BY CARUSO FORD LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA FOR CORRECTING DEFECTIVE PASSENGER AIRBAG ON FORD FUSION 2017 TOLD ME TODAY THEY COULD NOT HELP ME THIS IS THE LOCATION WERE I PURCHASED MY FORD FUSION 2007 I AM AFRAID TO HAVE KIDS OR ADULTS RIDING WITH ME IN THIS AUTOMOBILE I WOULD LIKE THIS AIRBAG REPLACED ASAP. THANKS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB

NHTSA ID

11043838

Incident

Nov 6, 2017

TAKATA RECALL: AFTER A HIGH SPEED COLLISION NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. MY VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP ON A HIGHWAY. MY CAR WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING BETWEEN 70 AND 75 MPH. UPON IMPACT BOTH CARS WERE MOVED TO THE MEDIAN AND PROPELLED APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET. AT NO POINT DID ANY AIR BAG DEPLOY.

NHTSA ID

11001787

Incident

Jun 25, 2017

Mileage

4,000 mi