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2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 126 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid, most often about the transmission (24% of complaints, typically around 111,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Fusion Hybrid model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid problems
Transmission
30 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 111,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
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 other owners
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid. After an alignment was performed on the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle shook while driving various speeds. When the contact slowed down, he heard a loud humming noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bartow…
Electrical
20 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 26,500 miles.
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. The engine warning light came on and we pulled left into the turn lane to stop. We then turned on the flashers and turned off…
Purchased a used 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid from carmax around may 2015 with approx 25000 miles. On 8/6/15 at approx 4:15pm the car was traveling approx 65 MPH on the interstate when the command on the dash was given to stop safely now. I pulled over to the shoulder and restarted the car. A week later on 8/12/15 while…
Steering
19 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles.
Vehicle has 2 broken steering box support bolts. Same as recall rcmn-15v250-1089, same year car, but this VIN is not included in the recall
My 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid steering wheel was loose and felt like it was about to come off while driving. The steering wheel would wobble side to side and was not secure. This happened while driving on the expressway. I took my vehicle to a Ford dealer in west palm beach, florida. I learned that Ford had recently…
Body and structure
12 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
"Ford door latch recall" - having issues with door latches for my Ford Fusion Hybrid that were replaced during a recall (by another dealer). Issues have started since the recall, with excessive vibration of the doors, door ajar indicator coming on during motion and latest rear passenger door not closing , which have…
Opened passenger side door to remove belongings from vehicle and when closing door it bounced back open. On investigation the latch will not stay locked in place so door can not be properly closed.
Engine
11 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles.
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. The engine warning light came on and we pulled left into the turn lane to stop. We then turned on the flashers and turned off…
While driving, my "check engine" warning light, "low oil pressure" warning light, and the "stop safely now" warning came up on my dash. I lost all power steering and breaks, and the engine cut out. I struggled to stop the car, but eventually it stopped moving. I turned off the car and turned it back on, receiving no…
Brakes
11 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid. While operating the vehicle, the advancetrak, power train, up hill assistance, and stop driving warning indicators illuminated. After turning the vehicle off and back on, it accelerated to 35 MPH on its own and would not exceed that speed. During the failure, the brakes did…
Car surges while turning as if it hit a patch of ice, regardless of speed, but only when regenerative brakes are applied. Happens in both directions and is consistently reproduced, more noticeable with higher speeds. Regenerative braking is also inconsistent, at times it will not properly slow the car down. As more…
Seat belts
11 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles.
Tilting the back seat forward makes the middle seat belt lock up, preventing the seat from going back up. The only recourse being to cut the seat belt. Or unbolt the seat belt assembly. Both of which are safety concerns. Youtube is filled with workarounds for this issue. Which include having the seatbelt locked into…
When I put the back seats down to carry items the back seat will not go back in place. You have to take the bottom seat out and remove the center seatbelt bolt which is attached to the frame and release the pressure once you do this the returns to a normal position it is a safety issue. The middle seat belt retractor…
Air bags
10 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 22,500 miles.
The cars warning lights for hill stop assist, service advance trac, traction control, and the air bags all came on indicating that these safety features we're not working properly. Taken to the dealer and they said its the rcm or restraint control module that failed. The car was in no accidents, and was driving…
There has been a recall on the air bag, or safety restraint system. I received the notice and was told to call and schedule the repair. This was many months ago. Called two dealers in my area last week, and I'm still being told that there are still no parts available. We are wondering just how safe this vehicle is, as…
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 Hybrid recalls
Equipment: electrical
Risk: An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. Ford's number for this recall is 18s24.
Full defect summary
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. Cords with part numbers fm58-10b706-aa, fm58-10b706-ab, fm58-10b706-AC, fm58-10b706-ad, fm58-10b706-ae and fm58-10b706-af were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.
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
Front brake jounce hose failures
Summary
On august 8, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on 50 vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) alleging front brake jounce hose ruptures on model year (my) 2013-2018 ford fusion and lincoln mkz vehicles. A ruptured front brake hose results in a brake fluid leak. As a result, the driver may experience an increase in pedal travel and a reduction in the rate of deceleration, increasing the risk of a crash. It should be noted that the subject vehicles identified fell outside the scope of NHTSA safety recall 20v-469, which addressed front brake hoses rupturing on certain my 2015-2018 ford edge and 2016-2018 lincoln mkx vehicles. The result causes a brake fl
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 Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (30 complaints, typically around 111,000 miles); electrical (20 complaints, typically around 26,500 miles); steering (19 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 10, 2018 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Ford Fusion Hybrid?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Fusion Hybrid model year since 2000, with 126 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.