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
1,956 reports, newest first.
Engine, Jul 23, 2019
I HAD A RECALL DONE FOR MY ENGINE OVERHEATING. NOW MY ENGINE IS BLOWN AND WORTHLESS AND I FEEL THIS IS DUE TO A FAULTY PART PUT IN TO FIX THE OVERHEATING PROBLEM IN MY ENGINE.
Power train, Engine, Jul 19, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V362000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT CALLED CROSSROADS FORD AT 919-460-5620 (LOCATED AT 1660 PINEY PLAINS RD, CARY, NC 27518) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE SOUNDED LOUDER THAN NORMAL WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Other or unspecified, Jul 18, 2019
PASSENGER DOOR CAME OPEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, WILL NOT LATCH. FORD WILL NOT TOW THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED, WILL NOT OFFER US A LOANER VEHICLE. I HAVE ROPE HOLDING THE DOOR CLOSED.
Other or unspecified, Jul 18, 2019
I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE PAINT IN-BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE ROOFLINE. I HAVE NOT SEEN THIS IN OTHER CARS AND IT GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE BARE METAL. THIS IS NOT CAUSED BY ROCKS AND OTHER STUFF FLYING UP FROM THE ROAD. I AM NOT SURE WHEN IT STARTED. I JUST NOTICED IT OVER TIME AND SOMEONE TOLD ME THAT THEY THOUGHT IT WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT.
Other or unspecified, Jul 17, 2019
I RETURNED TO MY PARK CAR OPENED AND SHUT MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, THEN OPENED THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR TO RESTRAIN MY GRAND CHILDREN IN THERE CAR SEAT AND THEN WALKED AROUND GOT IN THE DRIVER SIDE AND STARTED MY VEHICLE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AJARD LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON. I REACH OVER AND PUSHED ON THE DOOR AND IT WAS NOT LATCHED. I GOT OUT AND WENT TO INVESTIGATE FURTHER AND REALIZE IT WOULD NOT LATCH.IT LOOKED AS THOUGH IT WAS SHUT THOUGH IT WAS NOT. HAD TO CALL MY HUSBAND TO COME AND CHECK IT OUT THEN WE HAD TO USE A BUNGEE CORD TO HOLD IT SHUT. I CALLED SERVICE AND HAD THEM TO CHECK IT OUT 7/17/2019 THEY INFORMED ME IT WAS THE SAME PROBLEM THEY HAD BEEN HAVING WITH THE DOOR LATCH RECALL THOUGH MY VIN WAS NOT LISTED. THEY REPORTED IT TO FORD AND FORD STILL DID NOT WANT TO COVER THE EXPENSE OR COVER IT IN THE RECALL BECAUSE I HAD OVER 150,000 THOUSAND MILES AND NO EXTENDED WARRANTY. THIS IS A ONE OWNER CALL. THIS SAFETY ISSUE SHOULD BE COVERED AND ALL MY DOOR LATCHES SHOULD BE REPLACED AT NOT COST TO ME. I DID OPEN A CAS NUMBER WITH FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS THOUGH THEY DIDN'T SEEM TOO CONCERNED, WHAT DOES MY MILEAGE OR WARRANTY HAVE TO DO WITH A UNSAFE DEFECTIVE PART THAT FORD IS AWARE OF? *DT *TP
Power train, Jul 16, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V362000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT CALLED TERRY'S FORD OF PEOTONE AT 708-258-9200 (LOCATED AT 363 N HARLEM AVE, PEOTONE, IL 60468) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Other or unspecified, Jul 15, 2019
THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LATCH FAILED AND THE DOOR CAME OPEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT THE TIME THIS HAPPENED. I WAS ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AT THE TIME. IF I HAD BEEN ON AN INTERSTATE OR HIGHWAY, THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION. APPARENTLY THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE IN 2015 (RECALL # 15S16) . FORD SAYS THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED ON IT IN NOVEMBER 2015. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED IN MAY OF 2016.*DT*JB
Power train, Jul 15, 2019
SHIFTER CABLE RECALL ON THE 2013 FORD FUSION. THAT EXACT PROBLEM IS WHAT IS HAPPENING TO MY CAR, WHILE INITIALLY IN DRIVE, THE SHIFTER CABLE BROKE AND CHANGED GEAR BY ITSELF. THE DEALER IS REFUSING TO LOOK AT IT AND FIX IT IN A TIMELY MANNER (ROUSH FORD, COLUMBUS, OHIO 888-380-0264)
Engine, Jul 12, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAYED "COOLANT LEVEL LOW". THE CONTACT ADDED COOLANT AND CONTINUED DRIVING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EVALUATED AND REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) IN NOVEMBER OF 2018 BY KERRY FORD (155 W KEMPER RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45246) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD MAY HAVE FAILED AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW ENGINE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000.
Power train, Jul 12, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING ONTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V362000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT CALLED THE FORD MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A TRANSMISSION RECALL AND DISCONNECTED THE CALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
Power train, Jul 8, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BUSHING CABLE FRACTURED AS SHE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE GEAR FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT CALLED ELK GROVE FORD AT 916-249-1630 (LOCATED AT 9645 AUTO CENTER DR, ELK GROVE, CA 95757) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000.
Steering, Jul 5, 2019
ON A WET, RAINY DAY, I LOST POWER STEERING ASSIST COMPLETELY, LUCKILY AT ABOUT 20 MILES PER HOUR. DAYS LATER, A BOLT HAD TO BE REPLACED WHICH THEY DID FREE OF CHARGE. THE POWER STEERING COST ME $1730.50.THERE ARE RECALLS ON THIS FOR OTHER 2013 FUSIONS. WHY NOT MINE?
Steering, Jul 5, 2019
THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING UPON START UP. THREE WARNINGS COME UP: : STEERING ASSIST FAULT, SERVICE ADVANCE TRACK, AND HILL ASSIST. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT, BUT CONSISTENT PROBLEM WHICH INCREASES IN FREQUENCY AND DURATION, LASTING AS MUCH AS 20 MILES AT A TIME. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES OVER MORE THAN 2 YEARS WITHOUT A SUCCESSFUL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR.
Engine, Jul 3, 2019
VEHICLE INSTRUMENT DISPLAYED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO DEALER AND THERMOSTAT ALONG WITH COOLANT SENSOR WERE CHANGED. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN LESS THAN 2 MILES AND OVERHEATED AGAIN. VEHICLE RETURNED TO DEALER. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DEALER IS REPLACING THE ENGINE.
Engine, Jul 3, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. CROWN FORD (LOCATED AT 256 SWAIN ST, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28303, (910) 920-9614) WAS CALLED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V227000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,488.
Structure, Jul 3, 2019
YESTERDAY ON JULY 2ND, 2019 I PICKED MY FRIEND UP FROM THE AIRPORT. AS WE WERE DRIVING HOME THE DOOR LITERALLY UNLATCHED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE DOOR WOULDN'T CLOSE. IT WAS LIKE A MALFUNCTION. I CHECKED TO BE SURE THAT NOTHING WAS IN THE WAY TO PREVENT IT FROM CLOSING AND THERE WASN'T. I CONTACTED THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN MY AREA AND WAS TOLD THEY HAVE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE ON 2014 AND 2015 BUT NOT ON MY 2013 WHICH IS RIDICULOUS. I DID RESEARCH AND NOTICED THAT ON (MARCH 27TH, 2017) THERE WAS THIS SAME RECALL ON THE 2013. NOW I'M BEING TOLD THAT I HAVE TO PAY $400 DUE TO MY WARRANTY RUNNING OUT A WEEK AGO. I'M CURRENTLY USING MY SEATBELT TO HOLD THE DOOR SHUT DUE TO THIS BEING MY ONLY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
Power train, Jul 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V362000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BUTCH OUSTALET FORD WIGGINS (820 W FRONTAGE DR, WIGGINS, MS 39577, (601) 928-5486) WAS CONTACTED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Other or unspecified, Jul 1, 2019
WHEN IN REVERSE BACKUP CAMERA SOMETIMES JUST STAYS ON THE MAIN SCREEN, SOMETIMES TURNS BLACK AND THEN MESSAGE BACKUP CAMERA UNAVAILABLE CHECK WITH DEALERSHIP, SOMETIMES SEEMS LIKE PICTURE IS DISPLAYING BACKWARDS AND SOMETIMES IT WORKS FINE.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jul 1, 2019
THE BUSHING IN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME .
Structure, Jun 30, 2019
FRONT PASSENGER DOOR FLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE FRONT SEAT, SHE HAD TO HOLD THE DOOR SHUT UNTIL I COULD PULL OVER. I HAD IT REPAIRED LAST THURSDAY AND TODAY (SUNDAY), THE SA.E THING HAPPENED TO THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR! WE FOUND THE RECALL ONLINE TODAY WHEN I ENTERED MY VIN. NOBODY WAS HURT THANKFULLY AND THE CAR WAS NOT DAMAGED.
Power train, Structure, Jun 30, 2019
WHILE COMING OFF OF AN EXIT MY RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER DOOR FLEW OPEN AND I WAS ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE IT FRIGHTENED ME AS ANOTHER CAR BEHIND ME HAD TO BRAKE AS WELL TO AVOID HITTING ME FROM THE BACK. I READ UP ON THIS CAR AND THERE IS INFORMATION STATIN THE THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE DOOR LOCK/LATCHES WHERE YOU THINK YOUR DOOR IS LOCK AND IT IS NOT. NOW I TRY YO CLOSE IT, THE DOOR WILL NOT LOCK AT ALL. I DID NOT SEE A RECALL ON MY VIN BUT I NOT HAVE TO CONTACT FORD BECAUSE THERE IS INFORMATION ALL OVER THE INTERNET STATING THAT IS A KNOW FACT TO HAPPEN ON THE 2013 AND I BELIEVE THE 2014 MODELS. I ALSO HAVE AN ISSUE WHERE THE SYNC WITH MY FORD DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY. I AM UNABLE TO USE TOUCHSCREEN BECAUSE WHEN I DUE I GET AN ERROR MESSAGE POPS UP ON THE SCREEN SAYING SOMETHING ABOUT THE USB AND POWER SOURCE AND DOES NOT ALLOW ME TO DO ANYTHING ELSE. I LITERALLY HAVE TO TURN OFF AND RESTART MY SCREEN.
Structure, Jun 27, 2019
CAR NEVER BEEN IN ACCIDENT IN FRONT. WAXED ALL THE TIME.. AND NOW RUST SROPE INDER THE PAINT. AND NOW THE PAINT CRACKED AND STARTING TO PEEL. ALOT OF REPORTS ARE SAYING THE SAM THING. ALSO THERE ARE RECALLS OUT FOR THAT ISSUE.
Steering, Jun 26, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V250000 (STEERING) THREE YEARS AGO; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING GEAR MOTOR BOLTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED DRUM HILL FORD (LOCATED AT 1212 WESTFORD ST, LOWELL, MA 01851, (978) 452-3900) AND THE MANUFACTURER TO NOTIFY THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
Structure, Jun 26, 2019
THE DOOR LATCHES STOP LATCHING AND NOT EVEN A LOCKED DOOR SECURES THE LATCH AND YOUR FAMILY MEMBER MAY FALL OUT OF THE CAR.
Steering, Jun 25, 2019
LOSS OF DRIVER STEERING ASSIST. STEERING BECAME STIFF. VEHICLE WAS PARKED.