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: steering
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Steering, Dec 7, 2018
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT RANDOMLY FLASHES ON THE DASH AND THEN GOES AWAY. THIS IS A REOCCURING PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE HAPPENING MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE LAST COUPLE MONTHS. DIAGNOSTIC FOUND NO ERROR CODES IN THE SYSTEM. SEEMS TO BE A SENSOR PROBLEM.
Steering, Power train, Engine, Dec 6, 2018
WELL I NOTICED PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR MAYBE A MONTH AFTER I GOT THE CAR TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER SHIP THEY DIDNT SEE ANY PROBLEMS BUT IM HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING, I HAVE HAD A COOLANT PROBLEM FIXED ALREADY. THE SHOCKS WENT OUT ON THE CARE WITHIN LESS THAN A YEAR. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FUELING SYSTEM. ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE LEFT LIGHT SYSTEM. THEY HAVE ONLY TO RECALLS WITH MY VIN NUMBER OF THINGS THAT I HAD ALREADY GOTTEN FIXED. SO IM REALLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE ISSUES THAT ARE GOING ON WITH MY CAR AND FEEL THAT IT REALLY NEED TO BE ADDRESSED. EVERY THING THAT HAS HAPPEND IS WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION.
Steering, Dec 3, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO PHIL FITTS FORD & LINCOLN (3250 WILMINGTON RD, NEW CASTLE, PA 16105, (724)-658-3521) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Steering, Nov 29, 2018, crash
MY DAUGHTER DRIVING THE CAR TO WORK ON NOVEMBER 28, 2018 AT 8:00 AM GOT AN ACCIDENT ON THE RAMP TO MURRYSVILLE 22 IN PITTSBURG, DUE TO STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTION. SHE IS ALONE AND LUCKILY SHE WAS NOT HURT AND ALSO GOOD NO OTHER CAR WAS INVOLVED. SHE IS ALWAYS ON THIS ROAD GOING TO WORK FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY. THE CAR GOT A SERVICE AT FORD DEALERSHIP ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG, AFTER THAT WAS WHEN SHE NOTICE THE WEIRD STEERING SITUATION AND THEN THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2018 WHILE GOING TO WORK.
Steering, Power train, Wheels, Nov 27, 2018
VEHICLE SEEMS TO HAVE A HUMMING THUMPING NOISE AND VIBRATION WHEN RAN ON SPEEDS OVER 40 MPH. INITIALLY I THOUGHT THE TIRES HAD GONE BAD, AND IREPLACED ALL FOUR OF THEM AS WELL AS THE LUG NUTS DUE TO SWELLING AND GOT THE VEHICLE REALIGNED AT A GOOD YEAR SERVICE CENTER. AFTER THE PROCESS WAS COMPLETED I DROVE AND CAR AND THE SAME NOICE AS WELL AS VIBRATION PERSISTED. IT CAN BE FELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE ON THE FLOOR AS WELL AS THE BREAK AND GAS PEDAL AT TIMES. TSB 16-0105 HIGHLIGHTS THE ISSUE, BUT ONLY FOR HYBRID ELECTRIC MODELS.
Steering, Nov 26, 2018
ENTERED CAR IN THE MORNING, POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT LIGHT ON
Steering, Nov 19, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT, THE STEERING LOST POWER AND THE POWER ASSIST INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED APPLE FORD LINCOLN APPLE VALLEY AT 952-431-5900 (LOCATED AT 7200 150TH ST W, APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 66,000. *TT*JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEEERING GEAR WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. *JS
Steering, Nov 15, 2018
STEER ASSIST FAULT WHEN I WAS ON I-95, FROM PROVIDENCE TO BOSTON. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING, JUST A SUDDEN LOST OF ASSIST, AND STEER BECAME TOO HEAVY TO HANDLE. IT ALMOST RESULTED TO A CAR ACCIDENT. I CHECKED ONLINE AND FOUND OUT ABOUT A RECALL FOR SIMILAR STEER ASSIST FAULT REASONS ON FORD FUSION, BUT MY CAR FOR WHATEVER REASON WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL.
Steering, Nov 12, 2018
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE @ 70 MPH, "SERVICE POWER STEERING" LIGHT CAME ON. STEERING REMAINED NORMAL UNTIL WE EXITED THE HWY AND THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE "SERVICE POWER STEERING" MSG CAME ON AGAIN, ONLY THIS TIME THE POWER STEERING WAS GONE. THANK GOODNESS IT DIDN'T LOCK UP ON THE INTERSTATE. THERE ARE RECALLS ON THIS FOR THIS YEAR! WHY IS MINE NOT INCLUDED???!!!
Steering, Nov 8, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. DURING THE FAILURE, THE MESSAGE "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" DISPLAYED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.
Steering, Nov 4, 2018
WHILE TURNING OFF A MAIN ROAD INTO A PARKING LOT MY FINGER WAS CUT BY THE UNDERSIDE SHARP EDGE OF THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON HOUSING ASSEMBLY.
Steering, Oct 24, 2018
POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT, CAR WAS PARKED STARTED ENGINE AND HAD NO POWER STEERING.
Steering, Oct 19, 2018
OUR MECHANIC SAYS THE VEHICLE HAS A DEFICIENCY IN THE RACK AND PINION. THEREFORE MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITHOUT COSTLY REPAIRS. AFTER RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON FOR THE FORD FUSION AND MOST OF THEM ARE UNDER RECALL. HOWEVER WE SEEM TO HAVE THE ONE FUSION OUR OF MILLIONS THAT IS NOT UNDER RECALL.
Steering, Oct 8, 2018
ONE DAY WHEN DRIVING MY VEHICLE I COMPLETELY LOST POWER STEERING. I MANAGED TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND THE POWER STEERING RETURNED, THE FAILURE IS DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING RACK AND PINION. FORD HAS GONE TO A COMPLETELY ELECTRONIC RACK AND PINION; RESULTING IN NOW ISSUES ON OWNERS PART FOR LACK OF PROPER FLUID CHANGES/SERVICE. I TOOK THE CAR TO FORD TO HAVE IT CHECKED FOR A RECALL AND THEY STATED THEIR WAS NONE. A FEW DAYS FOLLOWING THE INITIAL LOSS OF STEERING I LOST IT COMPLETELY AND IT HAS NOT RETURNED. FORD HAS SUBMITTED DOCUMENTATION REGARDING 2011-2012 FORD FUSION HYBRIDS, LINCOLN HYBRIDS AND VARIOUS OTHER MODELS THAT HAVE HAD A SIMILAR ISSUE. THE VEHICLE HAS ROUGHLY 133K MILES AND WAS PURCHASED USED. I AM UNSURE AS TO WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED LATE 2012 AND SOLD IN 2013 OR MANUFACTURED EARLY 2013. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUES AS THE PREVIOUS MODELS, HAVE HAD THE DEALER CHECK MY VEHICLE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT MY ONLY OPTION WAS $3200 REPAIR FOR THEM TO REPLACE. I HAVE ATTACHED A SAFETY RECALL DOCUMENT (PART 573 SAFETY RECALL REPORT) 15V-340 OMB CONTROL NO: 2127-004 I WOULD REQUEST THAT THE PART BE REPLACED AND COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS THEY HAVE SEVERAL REPORTS AND RECALLS FOR SIMILAR VEHICLES
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.
Steering, Sep 12, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CURB. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LUCAS FORD (900 US-130, BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY 08016, (609) 386-3100) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER ASSIST ECU FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. *JB
Steering, Aug 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD AND IN REVERSE; HOWEVER, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND COULD NOT BE TURNED LEFT OR RIGHT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. A "STEERING FAULT" MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
Steering, Aug 15, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE POWER STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING OPERATED NORMALLY. MURRAY FORD OF STARKE, INC (13447 US-301, STARKE, FL 32091, (904) 964-7200) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V250000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,000.
Steering, Jul 17, 2018
POWER STERRING ASSIST
Steering, Jul 17, 2018
MY 2013 FORD FUSION HYBRID STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND FELT LIKE IT WAS ABOUT TO COME OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD WOBBLE SIDE TO SIDE AND WAS NOT SECURE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER IN WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA. I LEARNED THAT FORD HAD RECENTLY ISSUED A RECALL (FORD REF # 18S08) FOR 2014-2018 FORD FUSION LOOSE STEERING WHEELS. MY 2013 FUSION HAS EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM. THE FORD DEALER ADVISED ME THAT MY STEERING WHEEL PROBLEM IN MY 2013 FORD WAS EXACTLY THE SAME AS IN THE 2014-2018 FUSIONS, BUT SINCE FORD HAD NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE 2013 FUSION, I HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE DEALER CONTACTED FORD AND FORD SAID THEY WOULD NOT COVER THIS DEFECT. THIS IS VERY UNFAIR AND UNSAFE. THE FORD STEERING WHEEL RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE 2013 FORD FUSIONS. MY FUSION WAS MANUFACTURED IN THE SAME HERMOSILLO, MEXICO PLANT WHERE THE 2014-2018 FUSIONS WERE MANUFACTURED. FORD NEEDS TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS STEERING WHEEL DEFECT IN THE 2013 FORD FUSION AND IMMEDIATELY ISSUE A RECALL ON 2013 FUSIONS BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED. I FELT AS IF THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY FUSION WAS ABOUT TO COME OFF DUE TO THIS DEFECT. IT IS A VERY SERIOUS SITUATION.
Steering, Electrical system, Jun 20, 2018
ON TWO OCCASIONS AFTER STARTING THE CAR ELECTRONICS ON STEERING WHEEL AND CONSOLE FAILED TO WORK! NO BLINKERS, TO CRUISE CONTROL, NO CONSOLE CONTROL. ONE TIME SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK. ERROR BOX APPEARS IN LEFT COMPUTER SCREEN AND DOES NOT GO AWAY AFTER PRESSING OK BUTTON. I WAS ABLE TO RESET SYSTEM BY TURNING HIGH BEAM FORWARD TWICE THAN BACKWARDS ONCE. I BELIEVE THE TURN SIGNAL STOCK IS FAULTY. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY ONE TIME WHEN I DISCOVERED THE BLINKERS WHERE NOT WORKING. COULD OF CAUSED A ACCIDENT! ONLY HAVE 40,000 MILES ON CAR. TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER AND SHOWED MANAGER AND AGREED SOFTWARE PROBLEM. NO TROUBLE CODE CAME UP ON SCANNER.
Steering, Jun 11, 2018
LOSS OF POWER STEERING
Steering, May 31, 2018
MY SON WAS DRIVING HIS FORD FUSION YESTERDAY WHEN SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT INDICATOR CAME ON AND HE LOST ALL POWER STEERING CAPABILITIES. LUCKILY HE WAS ABLE TO MANHANDLE THE CAR TO A PARKING LOT. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE CAR IS NOT AFFECTED BY A PREVIOUS RECALL INVOLVING THIS SAME ISSUE.
Steering, May 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.
Steering, Electrical system, May 12, 2018
I WAS MAKING A TURN WHEN MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THERE WAS A MESSAGE SAYING POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT. I TOOK IT TO THE CAR DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD PURCHASED MY CAR AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GEAR AND I HAD RESEARCHED THAT SOME PREVIOUS CARS HAD BEEN RECALLED FOR THAT EXACT PROBLEM.