2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fusion Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 126 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid. That ranks 3rd out of 11 Fusion Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (30 complaints, 24%), typically at around 111,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 4 fires, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
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- 126owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 30 | 24% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 20 | 16% | 26,526 | — | — |
| Steering | 19 | 15% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 12 | 10% | 50,060 | — | — |
| Engine | 11 | 9% | 24,850 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 9% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 9% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 8% | 22,505 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 8% | 50,221 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 6% | 22,824 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 5% | 32,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 4% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 4% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2% | 61,542 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | 77,807 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 46,350 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 112,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:electrical
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures (RQ22004) — opened Aug 8, 2022, closed Mar 24, 2023, led to recall 23V162000.
- Door Latch Failures (RQ19005) — opened Dec 19, 2019, closed Feb 7, 2022, led to recall 20V177000.
- Door Latch Failure (EA15002) — opened Feb 27, 2015, closed Nov 13, 2015, led to recall 15V246000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to respond normally while depressing the brake pedal. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated during the failure. The failure caused the steering wheel to lock up, the…
While driving a 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium (approximately 157,000 miles), the Electronic Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) system suddenly failed without warning during heavy rain in Philadelphia, PA. I was driving near the riverfront area by [XXX] when the steering immediately became extremely…
The factory-installed rearview backup camera on my 2013 Ford Fusion fails intermittently. When shifting into reverse, the display screen frequently goes black, shows a distorted or flickering image with multicolored lines, or displays an error message stating the camera is unavailable. The failure…
The contact's granddaughter owned a 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while her granddaughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver looked in the rearview mirror and noticed black smoke coming from the rear seats of the vehicle. The contact stated that the driver's sons…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and approaching a stop, the vehicle jerked forward. The contact veered to the right to avoid crashing with another vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was taken…
Other Ford Fusion Hybrid years
← 2012 Fusion Hybrid · 2014 Fusion Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion Hybrid | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 Fusion Hybrid | 35 | 0 |
| 2018 Fusion Hybrid | 59 | 0 |
| 2017 Fusion Hybrid | 70 | 0 |
| 2016 Fusion Hybrid | 55 | 0 |
| 2015 Fusion Hybrid | 46 | 2 |
| 2014 Fusion Hybrid | 65 | 1 |
| 2013 | 126 | 1 |
| 2012 Fusion Hybrid | 96 | 0 |
| 2011 Fusion Hybrid | 132 | 0 |
| 2010 Fusion Hybrid | 509 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 30 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fusion Hybrid model years, the 2013 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.