2013 Ford Fusion
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,956 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 15 Fusion model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 65 involved a crash and 95 involved a fire. 55 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Power train, manual transmissionJun 9, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.
Campaign 26V376000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMar 10, 2023
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.
Campaign 23V162000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl)Jun 10, 2022
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
Campaign 22V413000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchJun 8, 2020
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.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
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.
Campaign 20V331000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemAug 29, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.
Campaign 19V632000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shiftMay 13, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S16. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made. This recall is an expansion of 18V471.
Campaign 19V362000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shiftJul 16, 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.
Campaign 18V471000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, manual transmissionMar 12, 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Focus vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. Owners of Fusion vehicles will have their clutch assembly replaced free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07.
Campaign 18V169000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchMar 27, 2017
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.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
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.
Campaign 17V210000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engineMar 27, 2017
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.
If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Campaign 17V209000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, frontDec 5, 2016
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.
If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
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.
Campaign 16V875000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemApr 28, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14.
Campaign 15V250000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchApr 24, 2015
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.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
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.
Campaign 15V246000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsSep 26, 2014
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 14V597000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, reclinerApr 2, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through May 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C03.
Campaign 14V164000 on NHTSA.gov
SteeringMay 31, 2013
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured April 19, 2013, through April 23, 2013. The steering gears may be missing an internal retaining clip. If the clip is missing, components inside the steering gear may become dislodged inside the gear assembly.
This could result in impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S06. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 13V232000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasolineMay 31, 2013
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
Campaign 13V227000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingDec 3, 2012
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.
If flammable engine fluids come in contact with the vehicles hot exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine for coolant system leaks and reprogram the vehicles 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.
Campaign 12V551000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsNov 30, 2012
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles, manufactured from February 3, 2012, through October 20, 2012, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The affected vehicles may not have had the low beam headlamp projector coating properly cured during its manufacturing process.
An improperly cured projector coating will become hazy through operation, over time, reducing the brightness of the low-beam lamp. This may decrease driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp assembly. The recall began on December 18, 2012. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 12V553000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: power train
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Power train, Oct 31, 2018
I'M ON LUNCH AT WORK, AND GO TO PUT MY CAR IN DRIVE.. NOTHING WON'T BUDGE, SO I TRY PUTTING IT REVERSE NOTHING ITS STUCK IN PARK. AFTER WAITING 4 HOURS FOR A TOW TRUCK, AND GET IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I'M TOLD ITS THE BUSHING CABLE WHICH HAS A RECALL ON IT... JUST NOT MY VIN. ALSO THE REPAIRS ARE GOING TO COST 500 DOLLARS, AND THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER FOR THREE WEEKS. SO NOT ONLY DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR A RENTAL CAR FOR THREE WEEKS, I HAVE TO PAY 500 DOLLARS FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD ABSOLUTELY BE COVERED UNDER A RECALL.
Power train, Oct 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LANCE CUNNINGHAM FORD (4101 EAST CLINTON HIGHWAY, KNOXVILLE, TN 37912, (866) 591-3943) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Power train, Oct 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SWITCHING THE SHIFTER INTO THE PARK POSITION THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL DOWN A SLIGHT INCLINE. WHILE INSPECTING UNDER THE HOOD IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SHIFT CABLE BUSHING HAD DISCONNECTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE REPLACED THE BUSHING AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. THE LOCAL DEALER AUTONATION FORD (23775 CENTER RIDGE RD. STE. WESTLAKE, OH) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 111,000.
Power train, Oct 22, 2018, crash
THE BUSHING THAT ATTACHES THE SHIFTER CABLE TO THE TRANSMISSION DETACHED FROM THE TRANSMISSION ON 10/22/2018. THE DEFECT CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO BE IN A GEAR STATE (REVERSE) DIFFERENT THAN THE GEAR SHIFT POSITION SELECTED BY ME (DRIVE). MY DAUGHTER AND I WERE IN THE CAR, AND THE ISSUE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT A BUSH AT MY DAUGHTER'S PRESCHOOL, BECAUSE WHEN I HIT THE GAS, THE CAR WENT BACKWARDS INSTEAD OF FORWARDS INTO A PARKING SPOT IN THE PARKING LOT. I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE AND ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS INJURED IN THE INCIDENT, AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED NO BODY DAMAGE. I GOOGLED THE ISSUE, AND WITH MY WIFE, WAS ABLE TO MANUALLY CHANGE THE GEAR IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO DRIVE, AND I DROVE THE VEHICLE TO OUR TRUSTED MECHANIC ABOUT A MILE AWAY. MY GOOGLE RESEARCH INDICATED THAT SOME 2013 FORD FUSIONS WERE SUBJECT TO RECALL FOR THE ISSUE, SO I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP (ROUSH FORD) TO DETERMINE WHETHER MY VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. THE DEALERSHIP, AND LATER FORD CONFIRMED BY PHONE THAT MY VEHICLE, WITH ITS VIN, WAS NOT SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. THE FORD CASE NUMBER FOR MY REQUEST IS CAS16129095. SINCE MY ISSUE IS THE SAME AS THAT FOR OTHER 2013 FUSIONS SUBJECT TO RECALL, MY VEHICLE SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO RECALL AND REIMBURSEMENT FROM FORD. I NEED MY VEHICLE FOR WORK, HOWEVER, SO MY MECHANIC, VALENTINO'S, IS REPAIRING THE VEHICLE TODAY FOR AROUND $350, INCLUDING PARTS AND LABOR. I EXPECT TO BE LATER REIMBURSED FOR THESE REPAIRS BY FORD.
Power train, Oct 21, 2018
TAKATA RECALL COMPLAINT: TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE CAME OUT FROM GEAR BOX...THE CABLE POP OUT OF PLACE WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE. UNABLE TO SHIFT BACK INTO DRIVE BECAUSE CABLE POP. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
Power train, Oct 16, 2018
"BROKEN SHIFTER CABLES RECALL" I PARKED MY CAR AND ATTEMPTED TO GO INTO A I WENT TO PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE AND THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT MOVE FROM PARK. THE DASHBOARD READ "TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK", BUT THE GEAR SHIFT WAS IN FACT IN "PARK". THE DASHBOARD LISTED THE CAR AS BEING IN "NEUTRAL". I WAS ABLE TO RESET A BUTTON AND GET THE CAR IN GEAR, BUT THE CAR WOULD ONLY MOVE FORWARD. IT WILL NOT MOVE IN REVERSE . I TOOK THE CAR TO AN AUTO MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY ALSO INFORMED ME THAT THE SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING WAS BROKEN AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS AN ACTIVE RECALL FOR THIS EXACT SAME ISSUE, ON THE EXACT SAME MAKE AND MODEL OF MY VEHICLE. HOWEVER, MY VIN NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. I BELIEVE THIS WAS AN OVERSIGHT.
Power train, Oct 7, 2018
REVERSED VEHICLE OUT OF PARKING SPOT AND SHIFTED TO DRIVE. CAR KEPT ROLLING BACKWARDS STATING IT WAS STILL REVERSE. TRANSMISSION WON'T SHIFT INTO PARK BUT STAYS IN NEUTRAL.
Power train, Oct 5, 2018
WHEN I WAS PULLING OUT OF A GAS STATION PARKING LOT I WENT TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO DRIVE, BUT INSTEAD OF IT SHIFTING INTO DRIVE IT WENT ONLY TO NEUTRAL. I ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE BY SHIFTING UP TO NEUTRAL THEN DOWN TO S, THEN UP TO PARK. THE CAR CAR GOT INTO GEAR BUT NOW ITS STUCK IN FIRST GEAR, BUT THE SHIFTER IS IN PARK. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO A SAFE SPOT IN FIRST GEAR. I SHUT THE CAR OFF BUT WILL NOW NOT TURN ON BECAUSE IT'S IN GEAR, AND THE SHIFTER IS STUCK IN PARK.
Power train, Oct 4, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE ON A DECLINE, THE SHIFT SELECTOR WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND SET THE PARKING BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. COWLES PARKWAY FORD (LOCATED AT 13779 NOBLEWOOD PLAZA, WOODBRIDGE, VA 22193, (703) 986-5500) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
Power train, Oct 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHEN THE CONTACT PARKED AND BEGAN TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION POWER SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT LOOKED DOWN TO SEE IF THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN PARK AND THE TRANSMISSION POWER SERVICE INDICATOR SHOWED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER (LASCO FORD, 2525 OWEN RD, FENTON, MI 48430, (888)-486-1708) WAS ALSO CONTACTED TO SCHEDULE A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Power train, Oct 1, 2018, crash
THE PARKED VEHICLE (2013 FORD FUSION) WAS FACING NORTHEAST (ON THE SIDE STREET OF MY HOME) WHEN I ENTERED ATTEMPTING TO MOVE IT FROM THE STREET INTO MY DRIVEWAY. AS I MADE A SLIGHT U-TURN, I NOTICED MY DAD HAD FALLEN ONTO THE GRASS AT THE CURB WHERE HE WAS SITTING IN HIS WHEELCHAIR WITH MY MOM. I THEN PUT THE VEHICLE (NOW FACING SOUTHWEST) INTO PARK, LEFT THE DIVER'S SIDE DOOR AJAR AND WALKED ACROSS THE STREET TO HELP HIM UP. AFTER DOING SO, I NOTICED THE CAR WAS ROLLING TOWARDS US. I TRIED TO HOP INTO THE CAR OR AT LEAST GRAB THE WHEEL TO DETER IT FROM RUNNING MY MYSELF AND MY PARENTS OVER. HOWEVER, THE CAR KNOCKED ME BACK ONTO THE CURB AND ROLLED OVER ME. NEEDLESS TO SAY, I SUFFERED VERY SERIOUS INJURIES. THE CONDITIONS WERE A DRY ROAD ON A CLEAR, SUNNY DAY. I DO HAVE A POLICE REPORT BUT DO NOT WISH TO UPLOAD IT AT THIS TIME.
Steering, Power train, Sep 24, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING AND TRANSMISSION FAILED. COLLEY FORD (1945 AUTO CENTRE DRIVE, GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA 91741, (909) 592-4131) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REPLACED THE BATTERY, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED (DOWNSHIFTED/UPSHIFTED) OUT OF GEAR. THE SAME DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 86,000.
Power train, Sep 24, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK, THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED IN REVERSE. ALSO, THE IGNITION AND STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SPRADLEY BARR FORD (4809 S COLLEGE AVE, FORT COLLINS, CO 80525) WHERE THEY STATED THAT IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.
Power train, Sep 23, 2018
CAR WAS PUT INTO PARK AND WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. PIECE HOLDING TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE CAME OFF AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.
Power train, Sep 20, 2018
TRANSMISSION ISSUE I HAD MY FORD FUSION RECALL REPAIR DONE ON THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED MY TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL BUT SAID IT WAS NOT RELATED THE OTHER RECALL. MY CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL WERE DAMAGED AS WELL. I DON'T SEE ANY WAY HOW THE TRANSMISSION DAMAGE IS NOT RELATED TO THE CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL WHEN THEY'RE ALL CONNECTED IN THE DRIVE TRAIN. I'M SURE I'VE NOT THE FIRST PERSON TO HAVE THIS ISSUE. THE TRANSMISSION CONSTANTLY WHINES NO MATTER HOW FAST I DRIVE.
Power train, Sep 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE THE SHIFTER WAS IN THE PARK POSITION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DROVE BACKWARDS. THE DRIVER IMMEDIATLEY USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER (ADAMSON FORD, 1922 2ND AVE. S., BIRMINGHAM, AL) WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
Power train, Sep 10, 2018
WHEN STARTING TO DRIVE THE CAR IT HAS SOME SLIPPING AND HESITANCY GOING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR AND SECOND TO THIRD. ONCE IT GETS TO THIRD GEAR IT USUALLY RUNS FINE. WHEN PLUGGED IN TO DIAGNOSIS THE ERROR FOR SOLENOID COMES UP. IT IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP TO BE FIXED. WHEN ONLINE DOING RESEARCH ABOUT THIS PROBLEM I NOTICED A LOT OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FROM OTHERS AND NO RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED BY FORD.
Power train, Sep 9, 2018
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE BROKE. I SEE WHERE THEY ARE BEING RECALLED, BUT NOT FOR MY VIN NUMBER. THE PART AND LABOR COST ME ALMOST $500. PLEASE HELP ME TO FIND OUT WHY MINE IS NOT COVERED AND HOW DO I GET MY MONEY BACK. IT SHOULD BE COVERED ON MY VEHICLE TOO. ITS A 2013 FORD FUSION. AND THATS WHAT THEY ARE RECALLING.
Power train, Sep 4, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK, IT CONTINUED TO MOVE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION BUSHING LINK WAS DETACHED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM SNEAD FORD (LOCATED 2401 W MAIN ST, WAYNESBORO, VA) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED AND IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BUSHING BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000.
Power train, Sep 4, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE WHILE SWITCHING GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WALT SWEENY-WEST HILL FORD (LOCATED AT 5400 GLENWAY AVE, CINCINATTI, OH) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR DUE TO FORD NOT HAVING THE PARTS UNTIL THE END OF THE THIRD QUARTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR
Power train, Aug 29, 2018
TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF REVERSE. SHIFT CABLE WAS MISSING GROMMET THAT CONNECTS IT TO MANUAL LEVER ON THE TRANSMISSION.
Power train, Aug 28, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (TITUS-WILL CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CADILLAC, 2425 CARRIAGE LOOP SW, OLYMPIA, WA 98502, (360) 464-4251) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Aug 20, 2018
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHEN GEAR SHIFTER FAILED. VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN PARK. AS IT TURNS OUT, SHIFTER CABLE HAD FAILED AND CABLE BECAME DISLODGED. NHTSA RECALL 18V471 CAR IS UNABLE TO OPERATE DUE TO CABLE FAILURE. FORD DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR. ASKING CUSTOMER TO FRONT PAYMENT FOR REPAIRS AND NEGOTIATE WITH FORD FOR REIMBURSEMENT. FORD HAS IDENTIFIED A DEFECT, THAT DEFECT HAS CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO BE IMMOBILE, AND FORD SHOULD BEAR THE EXPENSE OF REPAIR.
Power train, Aug 18, 2018
PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY, CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND PUT MY CAR IN PARK. THE GEAR SHIFTER WENT INTO PARK AND I REMOVED THE KEY. BEGAN LEAVING THE CAR AND IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. IMMEDIATELY GOT BACK INTO POSITION TO APPLY THE BRAKE. TRIED TO START THE CAR IT WOULD NOT START. APPLIED EMERGENCY BRAKE. UPON INVESTIGATION FOUND THE SHIFTER CABLE DETACHED FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND BUSHING WAS MISSING.
Power train, Aug 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO MOVE OUT OF PARK. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COUGHLIN FORD OF JOHNSTOWN (670 W COSHOCTON ST, JOHNSTOWN, OH 43031, (740) 967-2085), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.