2013 Ford Fusion Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2013 Ford Fusion, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 33,454 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bag” (29% of reports).
- 101air bags complaints
- 33,454median miles at failure
- 23mention a crash
- 16mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 29 of 101 complaints (29%)
- Bags seat belts: mentioned in 20 of 101 complaints (20%)
- Latches locks linkages: mentioned in 10 of 101 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 61 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 101 complaints, 23 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 16 an injury.
Ford Fusion air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 4 | 2% | 40,643 |
| 2019 Fusion | 4 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2018 Fusion | 5 | 1% | 64,500 |
| 2017 Fusion | 28 | 3% | 33,500 |
| 2016 Fusion | 50 | 3% | 54,213 |
| 2015 Fusion | 39 | 4% | 39,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 43 | 3% | 73,500 |
| 2013 Fusion | 101 | 6% | 33,454 |
| 2012 Fusion | 404 | 16% | 68,000 |
| 2011 Fusion | 330 | 12% | 90,200 |
| 2010 Fusion | 591 | 12% | 85,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 359 | 35% | 90,000 |
| 2008 Fusion | 638 | 47% | 83,500 |
| 2007 Fusion | 615 | 58% | 89,500 |
| 2006 Fusion | 319 | 44% | 101,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Seat belts; air bags:side/window
Problem: 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 October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.
Risk: The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
See attached document for complaint.
The power steering module/rack, passenger side air bag Safety is a risk due to steering not working properly/ seat belt constantly locking Yes Yes others inspected Seat belt sensor has been on several months Service steering assist/Lane keep system malfunction service required and steering assist…
The contact owned a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while entering a parking lot, while depressing the accelerator pedal, another vehicle T-boned her vehicle on the front passenger side. No air bags deployed. The contact stated that she sustained a concussion to the head. Medical…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Ford Fusions have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 101 owner complaints about air bags for the 2013 Ford Fusion (6% of the 1,792 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Ford Fusion air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 33,454 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2013 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 29 of 101 complaints, followed by “bags seat belts” (20).
Other 2013 Ford Fusion problems
- Steering problems (389)
- Engine problems (386)
- Power Train problems (281)
- Structure problems (164)
- Electrical System problems (160)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (120)
- Seat Belts problems (100)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (85)
See all 2013 Ford Fusion problems or air bags problems across all Fusion years.