2013 Ford Fusion vehicle speed control problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2013 Ford Fusion — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle goes into limp mode without warning no matter the speed. cylinder head temp sensor is not applicable on this 1.6 engine model. The coolant over temp light illuminates with or without the car running. coolant temperature sensor was replaced and indicates no faults to the obd. the coolant…”
filed May 29, 2026
“My transmission failed for the 2nd time, possibly due to the recall involving the bushings. My engine has oil leaking from the head gasket, I read it could be due to the coolant overheating and getting into the engine. My cruise control doesn't work, when i press lower speed it shifts higher and…”
filed Jan 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Fusion | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 Fusion | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 Fusion | 15 | 1% |
| 2016 Fusion | 47 | 3% |
| 2015 Fusion | 14 | 1% |
| 2014 Fusion | 24 | 2% |
| 2012 Fusion | 86 | 3% |
| 2011 Fusion | 256 | 9% |
| 2010 Fusion | 793 | 15% |
| 2009 Fusion | 33 | 3% |
| 2008 Fusion | 24 | 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.