2013 Ford Fusion service brakes, hydraulic problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2013 Ford Fusion — 1% 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
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brakes became inoperable. The brake pedal was depressed all the way to the floorboard for the vehicle to stop. There was no warning lights…”
filed Aug 24, 2026
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fusion | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Fusion | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Fusion | 49 | 4% |
| 2016 Fusion | 50 | 3% |
| 2015 Fusion | 41 | 4% |
| 2014 Fusion | 27 | 2% |
| 2012 Fusion | 8 | 0% |
| 2011 Fusion | 25 | 1% |
| 2010 Fusion | 101 | 2% |
| 2009 Fusion | 60 | 6% |
| 2008 Fusion | 74 | 5% |
| 2007 Fusion | 22 | 2% |
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.