2013 Ford Fusion problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1955 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Fusion. The most-reported areas: Steering (418), Engine (398), Power Train (315).
Key takeaways
- 1955 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 65 involve a crash, 94 a fire, 55 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 418 | 21% |
| Engine | 398 | 20% |
| Power Train | 315 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 200 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 189 | 10% |
| Structure | 179 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 133 | 7% |
| Seat Belts | 113 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 112 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 91 | 5% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 88 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 72 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-10
Car has element B direct clutch issue. This is recalled on other 2013 fusions but not on my specific car.
Steering - filed 2026-09-02
My power steering failed. There is no pump it's electronic so I can get it replaced without taking it to a dealer. There were 2 recalls for the Power Steering for this make and model, but my VIN number does not show up in the search. You need to expand the recall. My Power steering failed
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,engine - filed 2026-09-02
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while stopped in a drive-thru, there was an abnormal hissing sound coming from the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, and excessive force was needed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was driven...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.