MYRModel Year Report

2013 Ford Fusion Energi

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2013 Ford Fusion Energi
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:03:04.318Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Fusion Energi Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 2012: 4 complaints 2012 2013: 39 complaints 2013 2014: 34 complaints 2014 2015: 22 complaints 2016: 23 complaints 2016 2017: 17 complaints 2018: 6 complaints 2018 2019: 121 complaints 2020: 43 complaints 2020
2013: 39 complaints
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YearComplaints
20124
201339
201434
201522
201623
201717
20186
2019121
202043

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STEERING 26%

26% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file.

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The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and attempting to turn to the right or left, the steering wheel became stiff, and difficult to maneuver the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240514

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

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THE DRIVERS SIDE HOOD LATCH THAT HAS A MICRO SWITCH TO WARN IF THE HOOD IS OPEN TO SAFETY LATCH. MY ISSUE IS THE WARNING WILL NOT SHUT OFF. PROFESSIONALS CHECKED IT AND CANNOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. IT SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO A COMPUTER ISSUE ?

NHTSA ODI report, 20171126

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 6 distinct reports on file.

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I PULLED OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND ONTO HIGHWAY WHEN MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON DASHBOARD. PRESSED ON GAS PEDAL AND CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. RELEASED GAS PEDAL AND VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN, REACHING SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 45MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140124

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and ENGINE

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20150227 — EA (closed 20151113)

Door Latch Failure

I 20191219 — RQ (closed 20220207)

Door Latch Failures

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Ford Fusion Energi — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.