2013 Ford Fusion service brakes problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2013 Ford Fusion — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving home from work. I heard a pop and seen smoke coming from my tire. I pulled over and seen fire behind the wheel. After looking it over the emergency parking brake motor that attaches to the brake caliper was blown apart. The pistons in the caliper pushed so hard against the brake pad…”
filed Jul 7, 2026
“I was on the highway and a car came in front of me, When I tried to stop the brake was hard and wouldn’t stop! It veered me into the wall and totaled my car. My brakes stiffed up and didn’t stop which cause me to crash.”
filed Sep 22, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluidCampaign 23V162000 · Mar 10, 2023
Related service bulletins
Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The…
SSM 51261 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 16, 2022Some 2013-2016 Escape/Fusion/MKZ vehicles may display an error message when updating the All Wheel Drive-ATC Barcode using the IDS service function after installing a new rear drive unit assembly (RDU) or active torque…
SSM 51181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 4, 2022
Service Brakes problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 10 | 6% |
| 2019 Fusion | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Fusion | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Fusion | 50 | 5% |
| 2016 Fusion | 83 | 5% |
| 2015 Fusion | 81 | 8% |
| 2014 Fusion | 85 | 6% |
| 2012 Fusion | 104 | 4% |
| 2011 Fusion | 169 | 6% |
| 2010 Fusion | 435 | 8% |
| 2009 Fusion | 472 | 46% |
| 2008 Fusion | 479 | 35% |
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.