2013 Ford Fusion Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2013 Ford Fusion, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 119,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine coolant” (19% of reports).
- 72engine and engine cooling complaints
- 119,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 25%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.
- Engine coolant: mentioned in 14 of 72 complaints (19%)
- Cooling included: mentioned in 9 of 72 complaints (13%)
- Temperature gauge: mentioned in 7 of 72 complaints (10%)
- Level low: mentioned in 6 of 72 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 57 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 72 complaints, 5 a fire.
Ford Fusion engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 7 | 4% | 99,064 |
| 2019 Fusion | 55 | 17% | 85,952 |
| 2018 Fusion | 88 | 20% | 101,000 |
| 2017 Fusion | 134 | 12% | 81,571 |
| 2016 Fusion | 109 | 7% | 110,750 |
| 2015 Fusion | 52 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 33 | 2% | 102,000 |
| 2013 Fusion | 72 | 4% | 119,000 |
| 2012 Fusion | 5 | 0% | 30,000 |
| 2011 Fusion | 14 | 1% | 31,243 |
| 2010 Fusion | 93 | 2% | 49,500 |
| 2009 Fusion | 7 | 1% | 108,252 |
| 2008 Fusion | 1 | 0% | 68,000 |
| 2007 Fusion | 16 | 2% | 58,100 |
| 2006 Fusion | 11 | 2% | 71,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
Risk: If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: This is an update to a recently announced recall. Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through November 26, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines, as well as certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured from February 3, 2012, through November 29, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. Coolant system leaks may cause the engines to overheat and leak flammable engine fluids.
Risk: If flammable engine fluids come in contact with the vehicleÂs hot exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine for coolant system leaks and reprogram the vehicleÂs powertrain control module and instrument cluster with an updated calibration and overheat strategy software. There will be no charge to owners for this service. Owners were recently notified to contact dealers to arrange for alternative transportation as Ford developed a remedy. Owners will be shortly receiving notifications to contact Ford dealers to schedule the free remedy repair. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low coolant warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine overheated. The contact was informed that there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact was called for help. The contact…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was abnormal white smoke coming out of the tailpipe. The contact stated that upon inspecting the oil dipstick, the contact noticed that there was coolant in the oil, and the contact also noticed that there…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Ford Fusions have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 72 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2013 Ford Fusion (4% 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 engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 119,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2013 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “engine coolant”, in 14 of 72 complaints, followed by “cooling included” (9).
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)
- Air Bags problems (101)
- Seat Belts problems (100)
See all 2013 Ford Fusion problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Fusion years.