2013 Ford Fusion Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2013 Ford Fusion, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 68,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “door latch” (33% of reports).
- 85latches/locks/linkages complaints
- 68,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 20%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.
- Door latch: mentioned in 28 of 85 complaints (33%)
- Front passenger: mentioned in 28 of 85 complaints (33%)
- Included latches: mentioned in 11 of 85 complaints (13%)
- Opened independently: mentioned in 9 of 85 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 65 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 85 complaints, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Fusion latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 1 | 1% | 103,000 |
| 2019 Fusion | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2018 Fusion | 2 | 0% | 34,323 |
| 2017 Fusion | 2 | 0% | 61,210 |
| 2016 Fusion | 35 | 2% | 86,000 |
| 2015 Fusion | 9 | 1% | 76,500 |
| 2014 Fusion | 49 | 4% | 67,328 |
| 2013 Fusion | 85 | 5% | 68,000 |
| 2012 Fusion | 24 | 1% | 54,931 |
| 2011 Fusion | 18 | 1% | 63,000 |
| 2010 Fusion | 19 | 0% | 68,260 |
| 2009 Fusion | 13 | 1% | 77,600 |
| 2008 Fusion | 14 | 1% | 90,000 |
| 2007 Fusion | 28 | 3% | 66,000 |
| 2006 Fusion | 37 | 5% | 49,100 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 Ford Fiestas manufactured from November 11, 2009, to May 31, 2013 and certain model year 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2012, to June 30, 2012. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed to owners on June 5, 2015. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.
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 on two occasions while the vehicle was parked, the interior hood latch release button failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hood release cable needed to be…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, she observed that the driver's side door failed to securely latch closed. The door-ajar warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the door latch. The…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the front driverâs side door failed to remain closed; and the rear passengerâs side door would not open as designed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the locking mechanism for the doors were faulty and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Ford Fusions have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 85 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the 2013 Ford Fusion (5% 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 latches/locks/linkages?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list latches/locks/linkages. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems start?
The median reported mileage is 68,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2013 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “door latch”, in 28 of 85 complaints, followed by “front passenger” (28).
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 latches/locks/linkages problems across all Fusion years.