Worst 2013 Ford Fusion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
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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 | 378 | 9 | 5 | 78,999 mi | |
| ENGINE | 377 | 4 | 76 | 89,723 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 269 | 10 | 1 | 95,613 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 179 | 10 | 9 | 77,346 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 155 | 6 | 22 | 63,623 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 150 | 4 | 5 | 68,621 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 118 | — | 5 | 70,786 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 101 | 23 | 2 | 47,570 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 98 | 6 | 7 | 69,165 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 69 | — | 5 | 116,290 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 52 | — | — | 69,026 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 52 | 5 | 1 | 98,449 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 38 | 1 | 1 | 58,309 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 33 | — | 2 | 72,414 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 28 | — | 1 | 44,574 mi | |
| WHEELS | 28 | 2 | — | 70,163 mi | |
| SEATS | 27 | 2 | 1 | 53,914 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 24 | 2 | 1 | 116,165 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 23 | 2 | — | 52,480 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 17 | 4 | — | 87,192 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 15 | — | — | 64,226 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 11 | — | — | 70,085 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 10 | 2 | — | 71,810 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 5 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 | — | — | 22,022 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 5 | — | — | 624,869 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 106,324 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 9,207 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 39,667 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 4 | — | — | 74,167 mi |
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Recalls for 2013 Ford Fusion
25 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~22,608,393 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 2013-2018 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 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 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 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 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.
+ 15 more recalls
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