2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid

◆ Worse than typical

2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:47:50.705Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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

2013: 126 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2010	504
2011	132
2012	95
2013	126
2014	65
2015	46
2016	47
2017	67
2018	58
2019	32
2020	8

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 23%

23% of complaints: power train — 29 distinct reports on file.

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CAR WAS MAKING A ROUGHING SOUND WHILE DRIVING WHEN IN P OR N NO SOUND TOOK I TOOK IT TO DEALER THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM 3000 MILE LATER THEY SAID IT THE TRANSMISSION IT WOULD COST US $11,000 TO REPAIR NEED TO KNOW IF THIS IS HAPPENING TO ANY...

NHTSA ODI report, 20171120

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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The contact's granddaughter owned a 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250603

WHILE DRIVING IN THE PASSING LANE ON THE HIGHWAY ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK I BEGAN TO SMELL SMOKE. I INITIALLY THOUGHT IT WAS SOMEONE ELSE'S BRAKES UNTIL I BEGAN TO SEE SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE INTERIOR PANELS OF MY VEHICLES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181008

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 45 MPH THE CARS BESIDE US BEGAN HONKING AND FLASHING LIGHTS AT US. WE BEGAN TO SLOW FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND SMOKE BEGAN TO POUR OUR FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140901

STEERING 15%

15% of complaints: steering — 19 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 11 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2013 — complaint volume: 126

I 20150227 — EA (closed 20151113)

Door Latch Failure

R 20190118 — equipment

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 18V592000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20191219 — RQ (closed 20220207)

Door Latch Failures

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20220808 — RQ (closed 20230324)

Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for power train issues (29 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (20 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for steering issues (19 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 18V592000 (equipment) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2015 ● 2016

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 2011 ◆ 2012

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid is rated "worse than typical".

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

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.