2013 Ford Fusion engine and engine cooling problems
72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2013 Ford Fusion — 4% 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 low coolant warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine overheated. The contact was informed that there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact was called for help. The contact…”
filed Jan 16, 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 and Engine Cooling problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 Fusion | 54 | 18% |
| 2018 Fusion | 87 | 20% |
| 2017 Fusion | 134 | 12% |
| 2016 Fusion | 108 | 7% |
| 2015 Fusion | 52 | 5% |
| 2014 Fusion | 33 | 3% |
| 2012 Fusion | 5 | 0% |
| 2011 Fusion | 14 | 1% |
| 2010 Fusion | 93 | 2% |
| 2009 Fusion | 7 | 1% |
| 2008 Fusion | 1 | 0% |
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.