2013 Ford Fusion engine problems
384 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Ford Fusion — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 2, 2026
“While driving my Ford Fusion, I experienced a serious transmission-related loss of propulsion. Leading up to the failure, I noticed that the engine RPM would fluctuate considerably and the vehicle appeared to have difficulty maintaining engagement in a gear. On the day of the failure, I was…”
filed Aug 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the…Campaign 17V209000 · Mar 27, 2017
- Coolant system leaks may cause the engines to overheat and leak flammable engine fluidsCampaign 12V551000 · Dec 3, 2012
Engine problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 50 | 28% |
| 2019 Fusion | 153 | 49% |
| 2018 Fusion | 201 | 46% |
| 2017 Fusion | 394 | 36% |
| 2016 Fusion | 441 | 27% |
| 2015 Fusion | 271 | 27% |
| 2014 Fusion | 204 | 15% |
| 2012 Fusion | 111 | 4% |
| 2011 Fusion | 276 | 10% |
| 2010 Fusion | 700 | 14% |
| 2009 Fusion | 30 | 3% |
| 2008 Fusion | 39 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Ford Fusion
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.