MYRModel Year Report

2013 Ford Fusion

◆ Worse than typical
2013 Ford Fusion
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
1,789
Recalls
19

Campaigns on file for 2013

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

22% of complaints

Complaints per year

2006: 730 complaints 2006 2007: 1,064 complaints 2008: 1,353 complaints 2008 2009: 1,022 complaints 2010: 5,129 complaints 2010 2011: 2,787 complaints 2012: 2,515 complaints 2013: 1,789 complaints 2013 1,789 2014: 1,329 complaints 2015: 991 complaints 2016: 1,623 complaints 2016 2017: 1,112 complaints 2018: 441 complaints 2018 2019: 315 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2020
2006: 730 complaints 2006 2007: 1,064 complaints 2007 2008: 1,353 complaints 2008 2009: 1,022 complaints 2009 2010: 5,129 complaints 2010 2011: 2,787 complaints 2011 2012: 2,515 complaints 2012 2013: 1,789 complaints 2013 1,789 2014: 1,329 complaints 2014 2015: 991 complaints 2015 2016: 1,623 complaints 2016 2017: 1,112 complaints 2017 2018: 441 complaints 2018 2019: 315 complaints 2019 2020: 182 complaints 2020
2006: 730 complaints 2006 2007: 1,064 complaints 2007 2008: 1,353 complaints 2008 2009: 1,022 complaints 2009 2010: 5,129 complaints 2010 2011: 2,787 complaints 2011 2012: 2,515 complaints 2012 2013: 1,789 complaints 2013 1,789 2014: 1,329 complaints 2014 2015: 991 complaints 2015 2016: 1,623 complaints 2016 2017: 1,112 complaints 2017 2018: 441 complaints 2018 2019: 315 complaints 2019 2020: 182 complaints 2020

2013: 1,789 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2006730
20071,064
20081,353
20091,022
20105,129
20112,787
20122,515
20131,789
20141,329
2015991
20161,623
20171,112
2018441
2019315
2020182

Known problem areas

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

Steering

22% · 391 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and power steering fluid.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Engine

21% · 384 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

On October 16, 2017, we were driving this vehicle on the interstate when we noticed smoke in the rearview mirror. We pulled over right away, and within seconds of getting out, the car was engulfed in flames.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-22

As I was going down the highway my car started smoking dramatically. There were no warning lights so I assumed it might be a belt. I pulled to the side of the road and opened the hood to find flames coming from the backside of the engine.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-19

Also filed under Electrical system and fuel/propulsion system

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the service engine indicator illuminated several times. The contact stated that the vehicle kept overheating and was slow to accelerate.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-17

Power train

16% · 283 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and bearings/bushings.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Structure

9% · 164 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the metallic trim in the interior caused an extreme glare, making it difficult to see the road even when wearing sunglasses.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-05

Electrical system

9% · 160 reports

Most commonly citing software and speedometer/odometer.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

19 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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    2012-12-07Engine and engine cooling12V551000 This is an update to a recently announced recall. Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through November 26, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine for coolant system leaks and reprogram the vehicle’s powertrain control module and instrument cluster with an updated calibration and…

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    2012-12-18Exterior lighting12V553000 Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles, manufactured from February 3, 2012, through October 20, 2012, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp assembly. The recall began on December 18, 2012. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2013Complaint volume 1,789 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2013-02-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-02-28 Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction
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    2013-06-17Steering13V232000 Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured April 19, 2013, through April 23, 2013. The steering gears may be missing an internal retaining clip. If the clip is missing…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S06. Owners may contact the Ford customer…

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    2013-07-20Fuel system, gasoline13V227000 Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at…

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    2014-05-30Seats14V164000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and...

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C03.

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    2015-02-27Engineering analysisClosed 2015-11-13 Door Latch Failure
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    2015-05-26Air bags, seat belts14V597000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured...

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RCM, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. The recall began on May 26,2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S21.

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    2015-06-24Steering15V250000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and...

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle.

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    2015-12-18Latches/locks/linkages15V246000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured...

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed to owners on June 5, 2015. The recall began on December 18, 2015.

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    2017-05-01Latches/locks/linkages17V210000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.

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    2017-05-16Seat belts16V875000 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.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S42.

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    2018-01-05Engine and engine cooling17V209000 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.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017.

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    2018-08-03Power train18V169000 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.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Focus vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge.

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    2018-09-20Power train18V471000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20.

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    2019-09-10Power train19V362000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S16.

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    2019-10-18Steering19V632000 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,...

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle.

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    2019-12-19Recall queryClosed 2022-02-07 Door Latch Failures
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    2020-07-27Latches/locks/linkages20V331000 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.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2022-08-08Recall queryClosed 2023-03-24 Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures
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    2022-10-27Power train22V413000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022.

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    2023-06-27Service brakes, hydraulic23V162000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.

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    Date not on filePower train26V376000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43.

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Buy-smart checklist

2013 Ford Fusion — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 391 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 384 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 283 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V376000 · Power train
  • Recall 12V551000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 12V553000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 13V232000 · Steering
  • Recall 13V227000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 14V164000 · Seats
  • Recall 14V597000 · Air bags, seat belts
  • Recall 15V250000 · Steering
  • Recall 15V246000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 17V210000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 16V875000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 17V209000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 18V169000 · Power train
  • Recall 18V471000 · Power train
  • Recall 19V362000 · Power train
  • Recall 19V632000 · Steering
  • Recall 20V331000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 22V413000 · Power train
  • Recall 23V162000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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FAQ

Is the 2013 Ford Fusion reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Ford Fusion is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Fusion?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Fusion have?
19 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.