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P0217 on FORD FUSION

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
7
Most Affected
2016, 2017, 2015

What P0217 Means on Your FORD FUSION

Real FORD FUSION Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"My Ford fusion has a coolant leak and ford said I need a repair. Price for repair is $9,584.89. It is a known problem with a TSB (see below) Summary This article supersedes TSB 19-2139 to update the production fix date."

— 2015 FORD FUSION owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 12/14/2022

"Coolant intrusion into cylinder 1, low coolant and Engine DTC P0301. Multiple TSB's by Ford recommend engine replacement as a remedy for the Cylinder head - open deck cooling problem. Customer Satisfaction Program 21N12 addresses this problem in similar cars/engines."

— 2016 FORD FUSION owner • ENGINE • Filed 06/01/2025

"Our 1.5 EcoBoost engine overheated on 3/20/25, my daughter was driving and the vehicle started shaking and it slowed way down, for a moment she feared for her life, she said it had a message and the check engine symbol was illuminated and the vehicle would not accelerate, when she got it was leaking"

— 2016 FORD FUSION owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE • Filed 03/20/2025

"The engine on this vehicle needs to be replaced due to coolant intrusion into the cylinders. On my engine diagnosis I get Error Code #P0302 which indicates Cylinder 2 misfire detected. My vehicle overheats quickly, runs rough and the coolant reservoir is dry."

— 2017 FORD FUSION owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE • Filed 08/14/2024

"I have a 2017 ford fusion titanium with the 2.0l ecoboost engine that has 72,890 miles. i experienced rough idle for about a week then my check engine light came on. i had the engine light checked and showed the code p0302 which is a misfire in cylinder 2."

— 2017 FORD FUSION owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 01/28/2021

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0217 on FORD FUSION

42.9%
14.3%
14.3%
14.3%
14.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2015
1
2016
2
2017
2
2018
1
2019
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0217 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026