2013 Ford Fusion: recalls and problems
20 recalls and 1,956 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering.
Most common problems
What owners report
On october 16, 2017, we were driving this vehicle on the interstate when we noticed smoke in the rearview mirror. we pulled over right away, and within seconds of getting out, the car was engulfed in flames. it burned so fast that by the time firefighters arrived, about seven minutes later, there was nothing left of it. neither of us was physically injured, but we got out with almost no time to spare. the fire depart
Car has element b direct clutch issue. this is recalled on other 2013 fusions but not on my specific car.
My power steering failed. there is no pump it's electronic so i can get it replaced without taking it to a dealer. there were 2 recalls for the power steering for this make and model, but my vin number does not show up in the search. you need to expand the recall. my power steering failed
The contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. the contact stated that while stopped in a drive-thru, there was an abnormal hissing sound coming from the brake pedal. there was no warning light illuminated. the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, and excessive force was needed to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was driven to the residence. the contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the "check engine" warning
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | ||||
| 2013 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering FUSION, FUSION ENERGI, FUSION HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.