2013 Ford Fusion steering problems
388 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2013 Ford Fusion — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The steering wheel of my 2013 ford fusion S.E 2.5 Lm was tightly connected to the steering system until now. It has start wobbling over time and the problem have greatly increased as of 05\31\2026. I fear that if I can’t this problem fixed soon the whole steering wheel will disconnect one day. When…”
filed May 31, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while steering the vehicle at various speeds, an abnormal, grinding sound would emit from the vehicle without warning. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the vehicle was NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000(SERVICE BRAKES…”
filed May 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor…Campaign 19V632000 · Aug 29, 2019
- In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may…Campaign 15V250000 · Apr 28, 2015
- Steering gears may be missing an internal retaining clipCampaign 13V232000 · May 31, 2013
Steering problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 12 | 7% |
| 2019 Fusion | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 Fusion | 19 | 4% |
| 2017 Fusion | 51 | 5% |
| 2016 Fusion | 176 | 11% |
| 2015 Fusion | 160 | 16% |
| 2014 Fusion | 325 | 25% |
| 2012 Fusion | 1,469 | 59% |
| 2011 Fusion | 1,426 | 51% |
| 2010 Fusion | 1,659 | 32% |
| 2009 Fusion | 16 | 2% |
| 2008 Fusion | 11 | 1% |
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.