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.
Structure, May 19, 2019
THE HOOD LATCH CONTINUES TO LOOSEN CAUSING MY HOOD NOT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. I HAVE NOTICED THAT MANY OTHER FUSIONS IN MY TOWN ARE DRIVING AROUND WITH HOODS THAT ARE NOT PROPERLY SHUTTING AS WELL.
Seat belts, Seats, May 17, 2019
WHEN I PUT THE BACK SEATS DOWN TO CARRY ITEMS THE BACK SEAT WILL NOT GO BACK IN PLACE. YOU HAVE TO TAKE THE BOTTOM SEAT OUT AND REMOVE THE CENTER SEATBELT BOLT WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME AND RELEASE THE PRESSURE ONCE YOU DO THIS THE RETURNS TO A NORMAL POSITION IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SEEMS DEFECTIVE. IT WAS STATIONARY
Steering, May 17, 2019
MY POWER STEERING WENT ALL OF A SUDDEN WITH NO WARNING. THERE HAVE BEEN COUNTLESS RECALLS FOR THIS ON MY MAKE AND MODEL BUT NO RECALL FOR MY CAR YET.
Engine, May 16, 2019, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND OBSERVED FLAMES BEHIND THE ENGINE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES DUE TO THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Other or unspecified, May 16, 2019
THE DOOR LATCH FAILED WHILE STATIONARY. I OPENED THE DOOR AND IT WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE CAR HAD ALREADY HAD ALL THE DOOR LATCHES REPLACED IN 2016 BECAUSE OF THE RECALL ISSUED FOR DOOR LATCHES FAILING. THE "NEW" DOOR LATCH FAILED DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM THE RECALL WAS SUPPOSED TO CORRECT.
Structure, May 11, 2019
FORD FUSION RECALL - RIGHT REAR DOOR LATCH UNHOOKED, THE DOOR DOESN'T STAY CLOSED. RECALL WAS FOUND ON THIS SITUATION, AND FRONT RIGHT DOOR HAD THIS ISSUE ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND WAS CLAIMED TO BE FIXED. NOW REAR RIGHT DOOR IS HAVING THIS ISSUE AND IT IS ENTIRELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. ANGELA KRAUSE FORD IN ROSWELL WAS CHARGING AROUND $500 TO REPLACE THIS DOOR LATCH, EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS STAYING AT THEIR LOCATION WAITING FOR A WARRANTY TO COVER THE COSTS BUT THIS DID NOT OCCUR, AND WE WERE STILL CHARGED FOR A DIAGNOSTIC FEE, JUST FOR THEM TO LOOK AT THE DOOR.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, May 9, 2019
MY DRIVER DOOR IS NOT LOCKING .. DO TO THE DOOR LATCH RECALL .. I HAVE NOT YET GOT A RECALL ON IT .. MY DOOR WILL OPEN WHILE DRIVING..
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, May 8, 2019
WHEN IN PARK OR DRIVING MY DOOR OPENS UP. MY DOOR WILL NOT LOCK AND IT'S NOT SAFE DRIVING MY VEHICLE . AND IT'S AIRBAG SINGAL ON THE DASHBOARD .
Wheels, May 7, 2019
SWOLLEN, MISSHAPEN LUG NUTS CREATES UNSAFE CONDITIONS FOR CHANGING TIRES AFTER A FLAT TIRE ON THE ROAD. THIS IS MY SON MATTHEW'S CAR AND I AM A CO-SIGNER ON THE TITLE AND PAY THE INSURANCE. HE NOTICED AFTER GETTING A FLAT TIRE WHILE DRIVING IN YORK, PA.
Fuel/propulsion system, May 7, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS FUELED, IT WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED TWO YEARS AGO BY LENOIR CITY FORD (775 US-32, LENOIR, TN 37771). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR REPAIRED AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.
Structure, May 6, 2019
DOOR LATCH BROKEN. THIS TIME IT'S THE DRIVERS ENTRY DOOR. THIS IS THE 3RD DOOR LATCH TO BREAK AFTER THE DOOR LATCH RECALL 'FIX' THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS LATCH BROKE WHILE STATIONARY, THE FIRST BROKEN LATCH OCCURRED WHEN MOVING
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, May 6, 2019
WHILE DECELERATING, THE RPM JUMPS UP TO 4 OR 5 AND THE CARS SHIFTS HARD. DOES MATTER IF I AM GOING UP AN INCLINE OR OR FLAT PLAIN ROAD...IT HAPPENS.
Other or unspecified, May 2, 2019
CAR WILL NOT GO IN GEAR.
Air bags, Apr 29, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 FORD FUSION ENERGI. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, WHICH LEAD TO A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES, RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION, AND LATER DIED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Engine, Apr 28, 2019
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITENTLY WHILE AT LOW SPEED 0-5 MPH. NO WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AT PANEL. HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN LAST MONTH. DEALER CHECK REVEALS NO IDENTIFYABLE PROBLEMS. HAPPENED AT LOCAL INTERSECTIONS CREATING MAJOR HAZARD TO OCCUPANTS AND OTHER VEHICLES.
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Apr 26, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR FAILED TO REMAIN CLOSED AND THE PASSENGER DOOR AJAR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Seat belts, Apr 23, 2019
SO WHAT'S HAPPENING IS THAT EVERY TIME I OPEN THE BACK SEAT TO PUT DOWN THE SEAT BELT GETS JAM AND WONT RELEASE AND THEN I HAVE TO GET A TOOL TO UNSCREW THE ENTIRE BUCKLE WHERE THE SEAT BELT LATCHES INTO JUST TO RELEASE THE SEAT FROM BEING STUCK DOWN, NOT ONLY THAT WHEN I PUT THE SEAT BACK UP THE BELT JAMS UP AGAIN. ALSO THE CAR WAS PARKED
Power train, Apr 23, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. AFTER SWITCHING THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER INTO PARK, TURNING THE ENGINE OFF, AND EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND INTO THE STREET. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BRIGHTON FORD (8240 GRAND RIVE AVE, BRIGHTON, MI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE BUSHING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Seat belts, Apr 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS WERE FOLDED DOWN IN ORDER TO FIT A BEDROOM DOOR MIRROR. THE SEATS RAISED BACK UP AFTER THE MIRROR WAS REMOVED; HOWEVER, THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT BECAME LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERITAGE FORD (209-529-5110, LOCATED AT 2100 SISK RD, MODESTO, CA 95350) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SEAT BELT REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE SEAT BELT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Engine, Apr 19, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GANLEY FORD (2835 BARBER RD, NORTON, OH 44203) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LEVERAGE WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED BEFORE THE RECALL REPAIR COULD BE COMPLETED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,000.
Power train, Apr 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION HYBRID. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, A CONSTANT GRINDING SOUND WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LARRY H. MILLER FORD(11442 S. LONE PEAK PKWY, DRAPER, UT) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Other or unspecified, Apr 13, 2019
SIMILAR TO RECALL NUMBER: 17V210000. MY DOOR LATCHES ON THE PASSENGER AND THE PASSENGER REAR DOOR WILL NOT LATCH. THIS FIRST DOOR HAPPENED 10/16/18 AND THE SECOND TODAY 4/13/19. I HAD THE FIRST ONE FIXED AS PART OF MY WARRANTY. THE SECOND ONE JUST OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED IT JUST WILL NOT LATCH. THE ONLY REASON I NOTICED WAS THAT THE DOOR INDICATION LIGHT SAID IT WAS OPEN. IF I HAD DRIVEN AWAY IT COULD OF CAUSED PROBLEMS.
Other or unspecified, Apr 13, 2019
SIMILAR TO RECALL NUMBER: 17V210000. MY DOOR LATCHES ON THE PASSENGER AND THE PASSENGER REAR DOOR WILL NOT LATCH. THIS FIRST DOOR HAPPENED 10/16/18 AND THE SECOND TODAY 4/13/19. I HAD THE FIRST ONE FIXED AS PART OF MY WARRANTY. THE SECOND ONE JUST OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED IT JUST WILL NOT LATCH. THE ONLY REASON I NOTICED WAS THAT THE DOOR INDICATION LIGHT SAID IT WAS OPEN. IF I HAD DRIVEN AWAY IT COULD OF CAUSED PROBLEMS.
Steering, Apr 12, 2019
POWER STEERING FAILURE MESSAGE LIT UP ON DASH WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROX 40 MPH. POWER STEERING SEEMED FINE. AFTER PARKING THE CAR AND LEAVING IT SEVERAL HOURS, STARTED THE CAR AND MESSAGE CAME BACK AND CAR HAD NO POWER STEERING ASSIST. I WAS LUCKY THAT I WAS NOT TRAVELING DOWN HE ROAD WHEN FAILURE OCCURRED.
Power train, Apr 12, 2019
WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE, CHECK ENGINE LITE(S) 2 COME UP, CODE #P0741, TORQUE CONVERTOR CLUTCH AND P1744, TORQUE CONVERTOR CULTCH SOLENOID. GAS MILEAGE HAS CRITICALLY DECREASED FROM AVERAGE OF 34 MPG TO 22 MPG. ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATES ENGINE IS RUNNING COOL, RADIATOR FAN RANDOMLY COMES ON WHILE VEHICLE IS STOPPED BUT RUNNING. 3 FORD DEALERS HAVE RUN COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS. TRANSMISSION PERIODICALLY DOWNSHIFTS, MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND. AFTER OPERATING FOR A FEW HOURS ON LONG DRIVES AND UPON PASSING A VEHICLE, WARNING MESSAGE COMES UP, "VEHICLE LOSS OF POWER" DUE TO OVERHEATING. CANNOT PASS! THIS TRANSMISSION AS SHOWN IN DATA FROM CONSUMER'S REPORT ANNUAL FREQUENCY OF REPAIR, 2013-PRESENT, HAS A HIGH FREQUENCY OF REPAIR, ALSO CONSUMER COMPLAINTS. COM. TRANSMISSION IS MECHANICALLY FLAWED. PLEASE INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION AND GENERATE A RECALL OF THIS VEHICLE. REPAIR IS VERY EXPENSIVE.