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2013 Ford Fusion Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 18 NHTSA recalls and 1,941 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2013 Ford Fusion

The 2013 Ford Fusion is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

18
NHTSA Recalls
18 recalls on record
1,941
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
65
Crashes + Injuries
93 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Ford Fusion (18)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V632000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V471000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V362000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V875000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V169000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V210000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V209000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V597000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V250000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V246000

Showing 10 of 18 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2013 Ford Fusion

Based on 1,941 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
417
Power Train
284
Engine
247
Structure
160
Unknown Or Other
137
Electrical System
135
Air Bags
91
Seat Belts
71
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Ford Fusion — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 2,777 complaints 2012 2,599 complaints 2013 1,941 complaints 2014 1,413 complaints 2015 1,045 complaints 2016 1,629 complaints 2017 1,087 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2011 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Ford Fusion

Is the 2013 Ford Fusion reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Ford Fusion has 18 recalls and 1,941 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Fusion have?
The 2013 Ford Fusion has 18 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Fusion?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Ford Fusion are: Steering, Power Train, Engine, Structure. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Ford Fusion safe to buy?
The 2013 Ford Fusion has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 18 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Fusion should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Fusion are: 2010. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2011.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.