Worst 2013 Ford Fusion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Ford Fusion.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 379 | 9 | 5 | 78,999 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 377 | 4 | 76 | 89,723 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 269 | 10 | 1 | 95,613 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 155 | 6 | 22 | 63,623 mi | |
| Body Structure | 150 | 4 | 5 | 68,621 mi | |
| Fuel System | 118 | — | 5 | 70,786 mi | |
| Airbags | 101 | 23 | 2 | 47,570 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 98 | 6 | 7 | 69,165 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 69 | — | 5 | 116,290 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 52 | — | — | 69,026 mi | |
| Brakes | 52 | 5 | 1 | 98,449 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 38 | 1 | 1 | 58,309 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 33 | — | 2 | 72,414 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 28 | — | 1 | 44,574 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 28 | 2 | — | 70,163 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 27 | 2 | 1 | 53,914 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 24 | 2 | 1 | 116,165 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 23 | 2 | — | 52,480 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 17 | 4 | — | 87,192 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 15 | — | — | 64,226 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 11 | — | — | 70,085 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | 2 | — | 71,810 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 5 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 5 | — | — | 22,022 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | 106,324 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 4 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Ford Fusion
18 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~10,466,046 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
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2013 Ford Fusion — FAQ
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