2013 Ford Fusion Electrical System Problems
- 108
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 108 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 16 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 14 records
- power steering · 13 records
- without warning · 12 records
- needed replaced · 10 records
- failure recurred · 9 records
- warning lights · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 30 |
| 30–60k mi | 28 |
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
A letter was mailed to me on april 2017 informing me of safety recall 17s09. We have been in contact with our local dealership to have this inspected and repaired when parts became available. The special order for parts was not placed until 7/3/18. They have not come in yet, per our local dealership, and i have documentation of all of this. On saturday 8/8/2018 the fire department was called to my residence to put…
Fire reported
ODI 11128629
Electrical System
2013 ford fusion radio still has sound, but screen is black, can't change stations, won't turn off, even after car is turned off and door opens. Battery died, car wouldn't start. Was able to jump start battery, but same thing happened 2 days later. Now battery is completely dead. Had this happened to another household vehicle even after having a new battery installed, and it turned out to be caused by a defective…
ODI 11157137
Electrical System
While driving there was a loud pop when the headed seats were engaged then a week later the radio, remote to unlock stopped working and the flat tire sensor will not stop flashing.
ODI 11122142
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
My 2013 ford fusion is experiencing an issue with the climate control system and the window controls. I have lost communication with the 'front control interface module', 'door control module a', and 'door control module b'. When this happens, my ecm displays the following codes, p193e: a/c clutch request signal, u0199: lost communication with door control module a, u0200: lost communication with door control module…
ODI 11114676
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
My steering is very loose my gear shift cable came off and cause an accident. And im having problems with my transmission because of it.
Crash reported
ODI 11133216
Electrical System · Steering
I was making a turn when my power steering went out and there was a message saying power steering assist fault. I took it to the car dealership where i had purchased my car and they said it was the electric power steering gear and i had researched that some previous cars had been recalled for that exact problem.
ODI 11093455
Electrical System · Engine · Wheel Speed Sensor
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that the warning indicator illuminated for the coolant temperature, which was increasing. The vehicle failed to accelerate above 5 mph. The contact stated that the engine was turned off and restarted, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (hollingsworth richards ford, [redacted], baton rouge, la 70806, [redacted]) where…
ODI 11091256
Electrical System · Engine
On march 26th, 2018 at approximately 10:40pm my 2013 ford fusion (vin #[xxx]) caught fire underneath the engine compartment. This occurred after approximately a [redacted]. The car was parked for over 5 hours and on my ride home a light appeared on the dash showing coolant/engine overheating and smoke began to appear from the hood (this occurred as i entered onto the highway at approximately 60mph). I was able to…
Fire reported
ODI 11082111
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving approximately 65 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road, but it failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to villa ford (2550 n tustin st, orange, ca 92865, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 11083461
Electrical System
Taken car to the dealership three times to have the acm replaced which controls the radio and the "my ford sync" and has continued to burn out despite system checks by dealership. The radio will work for about four days after replaced then fail again.
ODI 11078568
Electrical System
When keys are left in car it drains the battery. Car was parked in garage.12
ODI 11056874
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that the auto battery saver mode kept activating without warning, which caused a drastic reduction in speed while driving. When the vehicle was turned off, it failed to restart because the diagnostic trouble code indicator was flashing. The contact planned to schedule a diagnostic appointment with ray skillman ford (1250 us-31, greenwood, in 46143,…
ODI 11151295
Electrical System · Engine
Check engine light came on. Used code checker to investigate and came up with code p144c. Ended up having to do with the canister purge valve and it had to be replaced. Cost - $326.04 repairs completed at wray ford, [redacted], bossier city, la [redacted], invoice number focs245906 on 21 dec 2016 second item: problem with start/stop button. The wrench on the dash would light up. Only thing i could find out was look…
ODI 11073478
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that the service engine indicator illuminated several times. The contact stated that the vehicle kept overheating and was slow to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the computer needed to be replaced and recommended that the vehicle be towed to the dealer. The dealer (country ford,…
Fire reported
ODI 11047018
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
On way to work i on the morning of 10-12-17 going about 75mph on interstate and all the sudden there was a ding and flash of red (check engine light) on the dashboard stating engine overheating and engine shut down and car basically went into neutral. I lost all power, radio, lights etc. With the momentum i had built up going 75 i was able to make it across the 4 lanes to the shoulder. An ohio state trooper stopped…
ODI 11044810
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road, wait a brief moment, and then attempt to restart the vehicle each time the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vin…
ODI 11104076
Body · Electrical System · Engine
The vehicle was started and was no more than 10 minutes from our house when it started smoking while being driven to work. Within a minute the check engine light came on, within another minute the car lost power. The gas pedal wouldn't work, etc etc. We were able to coast into a side street and exit the vehicle. Within a minute of that happening it burst into flames and was completely engulfed and destroyed.
Fire reported
ODI 11029872
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While the vehicle was started, the air conditioner and power windows failed to operate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the weather was extremely hot. The contact called akins ford at [redacted] (located at 220 w may st, winder, ga 30680) where the dealer stated that the warranty enhancement on the abs was failing, and could possibly be…
ODI 11021623
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle was parked (out of town weekend) when starting up to go home it totally shut down, light came stating something about coolant temperature and i had no power what so ever. Got towed to ford, only had vehicle since feb. 2017, saudered and reconnected some wiring that they said was chewed by some critter, i.e. Mouse. $360. Later. After doing my own research i see wiring is being being covered in some soy…
ODI 11000456
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact heard an abnormal noise while driving the vehicle. The dealer replaced the battery, but it failed to correct the noise. While making a turn, there was a sudden loss of power and a warning indicator randomly illuminated for run power and the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The contact had to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact…
ODI 10981558
Electrical System
When the car is turned on, the car flashes the "check charging system" message once the car starts moving. With ok pressed, the battery warning light remains illuminated. As i drive, the vehicle may: illuminate the airbag warning light - have all radio functions stop operating - have the external temperature gauge read abnormal numbers - any or all of the above. The process disappears when the cars stops, and may or…
ODI 10981338
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
We were driving down the highway 2 hours from home and i had a warning light come on, engine coolant temptress overheated. So me and my husband pulled over on the side of the road everything looked fine, we had coolant.we sat for about 10 mins to be safe. And proceeded down the highway. After 2 mins we had another warning light come on steering system failure. At this point he couldn't move the wheel so we pulled…
Fire reported
ODI 10967382
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving at low speeds in a parking lot, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. Updated 05/17/17*lj updated 05/25/2017 *js
ODI 10958874
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
On local road, vehichle hesitates when i step on the gas. When i get to a stop light it shudders then stalls. This occurs frequently for the past two weeks as of this entry date.my vehicle has under 53k miles and the dealer says the part and fix is not under warranty. Its called a lo pressure gas sensor i believe. If its attached to the gas tank then how could it not be under warranty with under 60k miles standard…
ODI 10956402
Electrical System · Engine · Seat Belts
Car started on fire while driving on the highway going home for no reason lucky to get out
Fire reported
ODI 10969840