2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid power train problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to respond normally while depressing the brake pedal. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated during the failure. The failure caused the steering wheel to lock up, the…”
filed Jun 29, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and approaching a stop, the vehicle jerked forward. The contact veered to the right to avoid crashing with another vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was taken…”
filed Dec 27, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 2013-2020 Fusion, MKZ and 2013-2018 C-Max vehicles equipped with an HF35 transmission may exhibit a thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission. The noise may be present in all gear ranges…
TSB 22-2396 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2022Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2020-2022 Escape, 2021-2022 Corsair, 2022 Maverick vehicles equipped with HF35/HF45 hybrid transmissions can now be disassembled to repair and clean any contamination that may…
SSM 50744 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 4, 2022Some 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2018 C-MAX, 2014-2019 Escape, 2014-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles may indicate an incorrect shifter lever position. This may be due to the bushing at the transmission end…
TSB 22-2066 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 26, 2022
Power Train problems in other Fusion Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fusion Hybrid | 5 | 14% |
| 2018 Fusion Hybrid | 10 | 17% |
| 2017 Fusion Hybrid | 18 | 27% |
| 2016 Fusion Hybrid | 4 | 9% |
| 2015 Fusion Hybrid | 6 | 13% |
| 2014 Fusion Hybrid | 12 | 18% |
| 2012 Fusion Hybrid | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 Fusion Hybrid | 12 | 9% |
| 2010 Fusion Hybrid | 48 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.