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2013 Ford Fusion Energi Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi, most often about the steering (26% of complaints, typically around 45,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Fusion Energi model year since 2000.
Most common 2013 Ford Fusion Energi problems
Steering
10 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles.
Loss of steering. Steering gear failed at 51,536 miles. Vehicle was parked in garage. Turned the vehicle on and there was a message indicating a problem and the steering wheel would not turn. Completely losing steering wheel at such low mileage is deep cause for concern for a vehicle that is 5 years old.
Steering assist failure it seems that there have been problems and recalls with this steering issue however the dealership will not address the problem
Electrical
9 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 18v592000 (equipment). The contact stated that the cord was smoking and overheated while plugged into the wall outlet. The cord was replaced twice. Salinas valley Ford lincoln (1100 auto center cir, salinas, ca…
Initial failure of parking break switch warning light (and switch itself) follow by wire harness failure under dash due to wires rubbing against exposed steel dash frame causing unknown additional issues, including activation of dashboard check engine light. Failures happened over time as wiring became frayed and…
Fuel system
6 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles.
Was pulling onto a main road turning left out of a parking lot. Speed was roughly 5 MPH. Received an error light, system said loss of advancetrac, then subsequently multiple error lights appeared on the dash (wrench, check engine light, traction control lights). Made it into the median. Vehicle was still "running", so…
While braking using light to medium pressure (and, thus, while the car is using regenerative braking), if I hit a pothole or bump just right, the car will surge forward as if the accelerator was pushed. (and, of course it wasn't.) the problem is relatively intermittent, but that doesn't mean it is nonexistent. Quite…
Brakes
6 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 35,500 miles.
On numerous occasions, I have experienced a momentary loss of control of my car when braking. The car accelerates momentarily after the brakes engage and I have taken my foot off of the accelerator. This problem occurs when decelerating around a curve , driving downhill, or when decelerating over a bump or other area…
While braking using light to medium pressure (and, thus, while the car is using regenerative braking), if I hit a pothole or bump just right, the car will surge forward as if the accelerator was pushed. (and, of course it wasn't.) the problem is relatively intermittent, but that doesn't mean it is nonexistent. Quite…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 15%Initial failure of parking break switch warning light (and switch itself) follow by wire harness failure under dash due to wires rubbing against exposed steel dash frame causing unknown additional issues, including activation of dashboard check engine light. Failures happened over time as wiring became frayed and…
Rear passenger door latch on vehicle broke, causing door to fly open while driving. Within 24 hours, driver door latch suffered the same failure. Doors are open at all times, and cannot be latched. Customer believed the problem to be covered by the recall of other 2013 fusion vehicles for the same issue, but was…
Transmission
5 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles.
We just bought this car 3 months ago. 4 times within the last month the car shifted into neutral while either on the highway or going up hills. Once it shifts into neutral the only thing we can do is coast to a safe stop, shut the car off, and wait a while to restart it. This is a very dangerous situation when you are…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion Energi. While driving various speeds, a continuous loud humming noise was detected coming from the vehicle. An independent mechanic diagnosed that a part within the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
Engine
3 complaints · 8%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. The car was turned off and back on, and continued showing the symptoms of not…
The 2013 Ford fusion lost power and shut-off while sitting in the driveway. The car was started again and by the time I made it to the end of driveway at the speed of 5 MPH, the car shut-off before I could make it onto the street. There were no warning lights or indicators on the dash when the car lost power.
Speed control
3 complaints · 8%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. The car was turned off and back on, and continued showing the symptoms of not…
While braking using light to medium pressure (and, thus, while the car is using regenerative braking), if I hit a pothole or bump just right, the car will surge forward as if the accelerator was pushed. (and, of course it wasn't.) the problem is relatively intermittent, but that doesn't mean it is nonexistent. Quite…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Ford Fusion Energi recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Door latch failures
Summary
In december 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on 235 vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (my) 2012-2014 ford fiesta, and 2013-2014 fusion and lincoln mkz. Some voqs reported the failure occurred after the latch had been remedied under a prior recall which involved fracture of the latch pawl spring tab due to thermally induced cyclic fatigue. Other voqs alleged a similar failure in vehicles not previously recalled. A latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a ?door will not close? Condition, however in certain somewhat rare circu
Door latch failure
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of doors failing to latch and/or inadvertently opening on model year (my) 2011-2013 ford fiesta, my 2013 ford fusion and my 2013 lincoln mkz vehicles. All of the affected vehicles share the same door latch design.odi has received 281 unique reports related to the alleged problem, with over 100 claiming that the door(s) opened inadvertently while the vehicle was in motion. There were no crashes reported however three separate injuries were indicated, all caused by a rebounding door striking a consumer after they attempted to close it. In response to odi's information request (ir) letter, ford motor
Questions about the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (10 complaints, typically around 45,000 miles); electrical (9 complaints, typically around 51,000 miles); fuel system (6 complaints, typically around 10,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Ford Fusion Energi?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Fusion Energi model year since 2000, with 39 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.