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2013 Ford Fusion Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 19 NHTSA recalls and 1,948 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Ford Fusion

The 2013 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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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.

19
NHTSA Recalls
19 recalls on record
1,948
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
65
Crashes + Injuries
94 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Ford Fusion (19)

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 19 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2013 Ford Fusion

Based on 1,948 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
417
Power Train
287
Engine
248
Structure
160
Electrical System
137
Unknown Or Other
137
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 0 complaints 2012 0 complaints 2013 1,948 complaints 2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — 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 19 recalls and 1,948 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 19 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 19 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, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013.
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.