2013 Ford Fusion Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 160 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2013 Ford Fusion, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 55,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering assist” (5% of reports).
- 160electrical system complaints
- 55,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related 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.
- Steering assist: mentioned in 8 of 160 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 115 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 160 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 22 a fire, 3 an injury.
Ford Fusion electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 38 | 21% | 4,051 |
| 2019 Fusion | 36 | 11% | 19,000 |
| 2018 Fusion | 26 | 6% | 40,563 |
| 2017 Fusion | 125 | 11% | 29,500 |
| 2016 Fusion | 150 | 9% | 58,100 |
| 2015 Fusion | 102 | 10% | 61,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 160 | 12% | 60,713 |
| 2013 Fusion | 160 | 9% | 55,000 |
| 2012 Fusion | 164 | 7% | 63,400 |
| 2011 Fusion | 203 | 7% | 57,000 |
| 2010 Fusion | 324 | 6% | 63,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 23 | 2% | 66,500 |
| 2008 Fusion | 28 | 2% | 83,500 |
| 2007 Fusion | 55 | 5% | 84,000 |
| 2006 Fusion | 71 | 10% | 87,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2013 Ford Fusion. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2013 Ford Fusion equipped with the 1.6L EcoBoost engine started blowing thick white smoke (Burning Coolant) while I was driving on the freeway. Engine coolant was leaking and my card died right there, that had blown the head gasket. I received no warning, no message. This was an incredibly…
âTemporary loss service climate system ford fusion 2013â Ac turns on and off windows lock up when ac turns off. everything freezes up! I see online this should be a recall a lot of ford owners having the same problem!
See attached document for complaint.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Ford Fusions have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 160 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2013 Ford Fusion (9% 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 electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 55,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2013 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “steering assist”, in 8 of 160 complaints.
Other 2013 Ford Fusion problems
- Steering problems (389)
- Engine problems (386)
- Power Train problems (281)
- Structure problems (164)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (120)
- Air Bags problems (101)
- Seat Belts problems (100)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (85)
See all 2013 Ford Fusion problems or electrical system problems across all Fusion years.