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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.

Complaints by model year
  8. 1,956

Of the 2013 reports, 65 involved a crash and 95 involved a fire. 55 people were injured and 2 people died.

Primary concernSteering418 reports · 21% of complaints
Owner complaints1,956Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship19 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Steering418
  2. Engine399
  3. Power train315
  4. Other or unspecified200
  5. Electrical system189
  6. Structure179
  7. Fuel/propulsion system133
  8. Seat belts113

Recalls and investigations

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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 vehicle’s 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 vehicle’s 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

  19. 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.

  1. Service brakes, Dec 5, 2018

    I HAD JUST LEFT THE GYM AND WAS HEADING HOME. I HAD JUST RESUMED DRIVING AFTER AFTER BEING STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SUDDENLY. WHEN I HIT MY BRAKES, IT FELT AS IF MY ABA WAS ENGAGING, BUT INSTEAD I HEARD A POP AND MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I HAD TO HIT MY BRAKE AGAIN TO STOP MY VEHICLE. THE ROAD WAS CLEAR OF ANY SAND OR GRAVEL, THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND IT WAS 27 DEGREASE. MY SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 12-20, DUE TO THE FACT STATED ABOVE. I CONTINUED HOME BUT MY BRAKE PEDAL KEPT DROPPING TO THE FLOOR AND I HAD TO HIT THE BRAKE AGAIN TO STOP. I DROVE HOME VERY SLOWLY WITH MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON. AFTER ARRIVING HOME I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND WENT INSIDE. I WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND RETURNED TO MY CAR. I PLACED MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND AGAIN THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I PUMPED THE BRAKES A COUPLE OF TIMES AND THE PEDAL WOULD DROP BACK DOWN TO THE FLOOR. I NOW HAVE NO BRAKES. NOT ONE SENSOR CAME ON TO WARN ME THAT I HAD A POSSIBLE ISSUE WITH MY BRAKES. NEEDLESS-TO-SAY, THIS WAS A VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE.

  2. Power train, Dec 3, 2018

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR WAS STUCK IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER (GRAHAM AUTOMALL CHEVROLET, 1515 W 4TH ST, MANSFIELD, OH) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

  3. Engine, Dec 3, 2018

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE COASTED UNTIL THE ENGINE SHUT COMPLETELY OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER (AUTONATION FORD UNION CITY, 4355 JONESBORO RD, UNION CITY, GA 30291) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE EXTENDED COVERAGE: 13N03 (THROTTLE BODY) AND THEY WOULD REPAIR THE THROTTLE BODY FREE OF CHARGE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE CONTACT WITH A DATE ON WHEN THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

  4. 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.

  5. Structure, Dec 2, 2018

    KEEP GETTING NOTICES ABOUT 15S16 FOR DOOR LATCH. CAR HAS BEEN TO DEALER AT LEAST 5 TIMES SINCE FIRST NOTICE, PART IS NEVER IN STOCK. CAN'T GET SERVICE DONE UNTIL THEY'RE FORCED TO PROPERLY STOCK THIS PART, MEANWHILE I KEEP GETTING NOTICES I CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT.

  6. Air bags, Nov 30, 2018

    TAKATA RECALL- I SAW FORD FUSION ON THE RECALL LIST AND I GOT A LETTER SAYING THAT I WOULD BE RECEIVING $500 FOR MY TROUBLE WITH THE RECALL. ON THE TAKATA LIST FOR RECIPIENTS OF $500 I SAW THAT MY CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED AND I HAVEN'T RECEIVED THE LETTER FROM FORD YET. IT'S ALSO NOT IN YOUR RECALL LIST. ALSO THERE IS A SEATBELT RECALL 11/30/16 AND THAT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO NOT TO HAVE A SOLUTION YET. PLEASE HELP. IT?S RECALL # 16V875000 MY VIN IS [XXX]. THANK YOU. I'VE BEEN SO SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR. I THOUGHT I WOULDN'T BE ON THE LIST AND 2 YEARS LATER FIND OUT I AM. FORD DIDN'T EVEN TELL ME. IT'S NOT EVEN ON YOUR LIST. I FOUND OUT FROM THE LAWSUIT THAT I AM A CLAIMANT ALSO. I HAVE 2 DANGEROUS RECALLS. THEY SHOULD GIVE ME A NEW CAR. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

  7. 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.

  8. Structure, Nov 28, 2018

    THE DOOR LATCH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR FAILED DURING OPERATION AND THE DOOR OPENED WHILE UNDERWAY. TAKEN TO FORD TO BE FIXED AS I HAVE SEEN OTHER ISSUES WITH THE DOOR LATCH FAILING ON THE SAME VEHICLE. FORD SAID THIS WAS NOT A RECALLED PART. THE DOOR OPENED AND WOULD NOT LATCH SHUT AGAIN CAUSING ME TO TRY USE BY BELT AS A STRAP TO KEEP THE DOOR SHUT.

  9. Engine, Nov 28, 2018

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEGACY FORD (2906 ISLAND AVE, LA GRANDE, OR 97850, (541) 963-2161) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED BECAUSE THE WARNING INDICATOR WAS NOT ILLUMINATED AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. *TT*JB

  10. 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.

  11. Power train, Nov 27, 2018

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MADE A WHINING SOUND WHEN TRAVELING AT LOWER SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PLAZA FORD (1701 BEL AIR RD, BEL AIR, MD 21014, (410) 838-3100) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WOULD COST $7,500. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *JB

  12. Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Nov 27, 2018

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS CLOSED, BUT OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DOOR AGAIN, BUT THE DOOR LOCK DID NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO D&D MOTORS FORD (13655 WADE HAMPTON BLVD, GREER, SC 29651) WHERE THEY REPLACED THE DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V246000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.

  13. Steering, Nov 26, 2018

    ENTERED CAR IN THE MORNING, POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT LIGHT ON

  14. Power train, Nov 23, 2018

    FORD SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING RECALL MY FORD FUSION SE WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE HERMOSILLO STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT ON JANUARY 10, 2013 - 4 MONTHS BEFORE THE ACTIVE RECALL APPLIES TO THE SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING ON MAY 15, 2013. MY BUSHING CAME OFF AND IS FORD IS CLAIMING AS IT IS JUST OUTSIDE THE RECALL WINDOW, IT IS A COMPLETELY NON-RECALL RELATED $500 REPAIR. I DISCOVERED THE ISSUE WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD (PARALLEL PARKING) AND THE VEHICLE STAYED IN REVERSE. I HAD TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE, AND, BY HAND, REACH DOWN TO THE TRANSMISSION TO PUT THE VEHICLE BACK INTO PARK.

  15. Power train, Nov 21, 2018

    FORD CURRENTLY HAS A RECALL ON 2013 FUSIONS (RECALL 18S20) THIS INVOLVES THE BUSHING ON THE SHIFT LEVER CABLE BUSHING TO DETACH FROM THE TRANSMISSION, PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM BEING SECURELY IN THE PARK POSITION AND THE CAR TO ROLL. THIS OCCURRED TO MY 2013 FUSION ON 11/17/18 LEAVING ME STRANDED WITH THE VEHICLE IN THE REPAIR SHOP NOW. FORD WILL NOT HONOR THE REPAIR SAYING MY VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THE SAFETY RECALL AND I HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET THOUGH THIS RECALL IS FOR 2013 FUSIONS.

  16. Power train, Nov 20, 2018

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN PARK, THE TRANSMISSION WAS STILL ENGAGED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD. CORWIN FORD OF SPRINGFIELD (LOCATED AT 3241 S GLENSTONE AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804, (417) 883-4330) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000.

  17. 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

  18. Power train, Nov 19, 2018

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT STOPPED AND PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, BUT IT MOVED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER SEIZED AND WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,000.

  19. Electrical system, Air bags, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 19, 2018

    TAMARA RECALL CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON AND CAR SHUTTERS SPORADICALLY.

  20. Engine, Nov 16, 2018

    I PURCHASED MY FUSION IN 2014 WITH LESS THAN 2500 MILES. I HAD TAKEN IT HOME FOR A TEST DRIVE OVER THE WEEKEND. I HAD IT FOR LESS THAT 12 HOURS AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. RETURNED IT MONDAY , THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT LESS THAN 2500 MILES. ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF LATER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SAME PROBLEM ; REPLACED AGAIN. TWO YEARS AFTER THAT WITH ONLY 38,000 MILES SAME PROBLEM CATALYTIC CONVERTED NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES AND 3 TIMES CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED REPLACED.

  21. 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.

  22. Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 14, 2018

    MY CAR AND ALOT OF OTHER CARS FROM THE FORD FUSION MODEL HASE A KNOWN ISSUE ALSO A RECALL OF THE FUEL PUMP. ERROR CODE P00C6. THAT MAKES THE CAR STALL OUT WHILE DRIVING. ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I ALSO PUT THE ISSUE ON YOUTUBE AND MENY OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. THIS IS CLEARLY A RECALL.

  23. Air bags, Seat belts, Other or unspecified, Nov 14, 2018

    MY CAR HAS 7 RECALLS DOORS BAGS SEATBELTS DOOR LOCKS NOT A SAFE CAR FOR ME AND FAMILY.THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE OR CLOSE SO I HAD TO USE THE SEAT BELT TO HOLD CLOSE.DOOR

  24. Engine, Nov 13, 2018

    CAR OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING, TOWED CAR TO KENT PARSONS FORD IN MARTINSBURG WV AND THEY STATED THERE IS A CRACKED HEAD BUT IT ISN'T COVERED UNDER RECALL 17S09

  25. Electrical system, Nov 13, 2018

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTO BATTERY SAVER MODE KEPT ACTIVATING WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CAUSED A DRASTIC REDUCTION IN SPEED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, IT FAILED TO RESTART BECAUSE THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDICATOR WAS FLASHING. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO SCHEDULE A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT WITH RAY SKILLMAN FORD (1250 US-31, GREENWOOD, IN 46143, (317) 884-7164). AAA REPLACED THE BATTERY, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED MONTHS LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER, AND WAS TO DECIDE IF THE MATTER WOULD BE HANDLED BY THEM OR THE DEALER. IF NOT, THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE13003 (STEERING). THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.