2013 Ford Fusion Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the 2013 Ford Fusion, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 63,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “seat belt” (41% of reports).
- 100seat belts complaints
- 63,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 53%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.
- Seat belt: mentioned in 41 of 100 complaints (41%)
- Locks linkages: mentioned in 10 of 100 complaints (10%)
- Numbers air bags: mentioned in 9 of 100 complaints (9%)
- Belts latches: mentioned in 8 of 100 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 54 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 100 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 5 an injury.
Ford Fusion seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Fusion | 2 | 1% | 1,000 |
| 2018 Fusion | 5 | 1% | 89,000 |
| 2017 Fusion | 7 | 1% | 40,000 |
| 2016 Fusion | 17 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2015 Fusion | 24 | 2% | 56,500 |
| 2014 Fusion | 75 | 6% | 60,000 |
| 2013 Fusion | 100 | 6% | 63,000 |
| 2012 Fusion | 8 | 0% | 42,000 |
| 2011 Fusion | 3 | 0% | 123,316 |
| 2010 Fusion | 9 | 0% | 105,611 |
| 2009 Fusion | 2 | 0% | 95,718 |
| 2008 Fusion | 7 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 2007 Fusion | 8 | 1% | 70,548 |
| 2006 Fusion | 9 | 1% | 77,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Seat belts:front
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
Risk: If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S42.
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.
The engine malfunctioned and faulty rear seat belt, it is not available for inspection because it started a fire that destroyed by car. The remains of the car is at a savage yard. We were put at risk because we were driving/riding in the car at the time it starting burning. We were able to pull the…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that one of the passengers was unable to properly engage their seat belt. The contact stated the seat belt remained locked and could not be removed from the base. The contact…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the passengerâs side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the passengerâs side seat belt sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Ford Fusions have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 100 owner complaints about seat belts 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 seat belts?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list seat belts. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do seat belts problems start?
The median reported mileage is 63,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the 2013 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belt”, in 41 of 100 complaints, followed by “locks linkages” (10).
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)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (85)
See all 2013 Ford Fusion problems or seat belts problems across all Fusion years.