2013 Ford Fusion Structure Problems
Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2013 Ford Fusion, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 60,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “door latch” (48% of reports).
- 164structure complaints
- 60,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $610typical repair cost reported by owners
- 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 79 of 164 complaints (48%)
- Front passenger: mentioned in 36 of 164 complaints (22%)
- Flew open: mentioned in 11 of 164 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the 2013 Ford Fusion at $610, and half of them between $450 and $680.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2019), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 144 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 164 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 8 an injury.
Ford Fusion structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 5 | 3% | 4,051 |
| 2019 Fusion | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2018 Fusion | 3 | 1% | 20,720 |
| 2017 Fusion | 6 | 1% | 42,500 |
| 2016 Fusion | 50 | 3% | 56,217 |
| 2015 Fusion | 32 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 74 | 6% | 62,028 |
| 2013 Fusion | 164 | 9% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Fusion | 99 | 4% | 65,500 |
| 2011 Fusion | 61 | 2% | 62,000 |
| 2010 Fusion | 87 | 2% | 79,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 42 | 4% | 77,350 |
| 2008 Fusion | 82 | 6% | 74,000 |
| 2007 Fusion | 73 | 7% | 71,000 |
| 2006 Fusion | 74 | 10% | 62,061 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure 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.
I own a 2013 Ford Fusion SE with a 1.6L EcoBoost engine. Prior to the incident, the vehicle displayed a âCheck Charging Systemâ warning and the engine overheated. After parking the vehicle and shutting it off, a fire started under the hood in the engine compartment. The fire occurred shortly…
Two recalls for this make year and model car had been recalled previously but not for my VIN specifically and the issues are appearing. The first is âdoors may open drivingâ recall on your website and the second is âengine cylinder head may leaks oilâ which is also on ur website. Both were…
The trunk randomly opens. Sitting in our driveway, going down the highway which does obscure the rear view mirror. Itâs happened many times and I havenât been able to duplicate
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Ford Fusions have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 164 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 60,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the 2013 Ford Fusion?
Owners report a typical cost of $610 (half paid between $450 and $680), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2013 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “door latch”, in 79 of 164 complaints, followed by “front passenger” (36).
Other 2013 Ford Fusion problems
- Steering problems (389)
- Engine problems (386)
- Power Train problems (281)
- Electrical System problems (160)
- 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 structure problems across all Fusion years.