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2013 Ford Fusion Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Ford Fusion has 313 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Ford Fusion

Steering
413
Engine
313
Powertrain
284
Other
213
Structure
160
Electrical
135
Airbags
91
Seat Belts
71
Latches & Locks
62
Brakes
51
Wheels
27
Speed Control
27
Fuel System
22
Visibility
20
Lights
19
Seats
11
Suspension
10
Tires
5

313

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Engine Recalls

17V209000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with...

12V551000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is an update to a recently announced recall. Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, throug...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 9, 2026ENGINEThe transmission shift cable bushing at the transmission end of the shifter cable has completely deg...
Jan 14, 2026ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, t...
Nov 5, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was ab...
Oct 10, 2025ENGINEVehicle ran very well, however engine caught fire while exiting highway. Insurance adjuster states c...
Aug 2, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owned a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, there was smoke comin...
Jul 25, 2025ENGINEMy vehicle has this issue and is not in the recall notice. Due to the on going issue we parked the v...
Jul 21, 2025ENGINEIn 2019, my car suddenly began to leak engine coolant. A low engine coolant signal alarmed, the car ...
May 23, 2025ENGINEConstantly drinks coolant and has been fixed at least once.
Feb 3, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the low oil pressure w...
Feb 3, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 55 MPH, ...
Jan 25, 2025ENGINEEngine was losing power while driving. Upon inspection of engine it was noticed that coolant was bei...
Dec 25, 2024ENGINEEngine was leaking oil and it caught fire twice. Emergency activates while driving and yes it's avai...
Dec 5, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the conta...
Nov 15, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ...
Oct 6, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the v...
Sep 26, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the e...
Sep 23, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the l...
Aug 27, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCoolant leaks and never fills the reservoir.
Jul 2, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe purge valve is likely malfunctioning, which affects the fuel system. Yes, it is available for in...
Jul 1, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the engin...

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