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
I was driving on the freeway, and for 2-3 seconds the dash, instrument cluster, climate and entertainment controls went dark and gave no readings. Then the car chimed like it does at startup and the controls and speedometer came back.
ODI 10763236
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall my car caught fire and burned. The fire started while driving but i was unaware. I just kept smelling popcorn smell. I then got to my destination , parked the car 5 min. Later the fire department came in and asked if any was driving a white ford fusion. It's was bbot quit 2 years old and had less then 50 k miles.
Fire reported
ODI 11029897
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000.
ODI 10690513
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Friends and i rented a 2013 ford fusion from hertz while on a trip last weekend. The computer display that controls the ac and other functions shut down midway through the trip. The car ran well enough to drive, so we continued driving it for the remainder of the trip. I was seated behind the driver. I noticed a slight headache earlier in the trip after being in the car. After the ac/heat functions shut down, i got…
ODI 10684203
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
Took vehicle in for a number of issues, two of which were the left turn signal would shut off prematurely to completing a left hand turn and also both side view mirrors (mostly drivers side) would always reset itself to some random position other than the one i set them too whenever the vehicle would receive power, (when car is off and i would either open any door or press unlock on key fob or use keyless entry)…
ODI 10681834
Electrical System · Steering · Visibility/Wiper
When returning to vehicle i noticed the my ford touch radio was still on. Went to drive away in car and power steering failed to work. All turn signal indicators failed to work as i drove away. The defrost, heating, and cooling controls failed to work. The speedometer failed to work. The 2 lcd screens on the dashboard with the fuel display and tachometer displayed only a white background. The power door locks failed…
ODI 10676507
Electrical System
We were leaving the bowling alley and backing up out of a parking space when our car just cut off. The lights are not dim and we tried to boost it from a friend's battery just to make sure it wasn't the battery. The radio and everything works inside the car, but there is not even a clicking noise when we turn the key so it isn't even attempting to cut on. We are going to the military sales office today since we are…
ODI 10662700
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Steering
I was driving sw bound on hwy 20 in loganville, ga when my car surged and powered off at 50 mph 'the vehicle turned off on a very busy road. I just bought this car last year. This is the second time this has happened this first time it happened ford replaced my entire steering column. I had zero steering capability, the engine was off and unresponsive and all of my electronic panels went dark except for a message…
ODI 10659752
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 ford fusion. While driving 5 mph, another vehicle slightly struck the driver side bumper of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. Twenty minutes later, a popping sound emitted from inside the steering wheel and smoke appeared from the dashboard. The vehicle shut off independently and the contact hastily exited the vehicle. The fire department was contacted and the…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10663396
Electrical System
One of ford's advertised safety system is the cross traffic alert (cta) and backup sensors that alert the driver to someone immediately behind the vehicle or approaching the vehicle from the sides. We noticed that we could not hear the safety alert from the rear of the car under normal conditions. I decided to measure the loudness of the alerts to see how the they compared to normal levels. All measurements were…
ODI 10734185
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power without warning. The vehicle was towed to long-lewis ford lincoln (2551 john hawkins pkwy in hoover, al) where it was diagnosed that the battery was defective and needed to be replaced. The failure was remedied, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the battery was replaced on three other…
ODI 11025242
Body · Electrical System
Not happy with my vehicle if my first time buying a ford for my family. After i purchased the vehicle i found out it already had recalls and the dealer at ford and didn't notify me about it i really don't feel safe at all driving the vehicle. I made a request with ford motor company for a buy back on my vehecle. At that time it was denied because there was only one recall. Well now there is eight and i request for a…
ODI 10759868
Body · Electrical System
Front passenger door latch failed. Door would not lock. Drove car to dealership. Currently still there, door latch was ordered, waiting on repair to be completed. This is our second door latch failure in less than two months. First failure was the rear passenger door latch. Complaint was filed for that as well. *tr
ODI 10628964
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion eco boost. While driving approximately 55 mph, the entire electrical system failed and there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral gear and restarted it. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the mechanic stated that the failure occurred because the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired;…
ODI 10620856
Electrical System
I am leasing my car brand new. I went to get in it to go to work and i had a few of the sensor/warning lights come up (als, airbag, oil, and more). It eventually went off throughout the day. The following day i went to start it and it hesitated and then went crazy with almost every sensor/warning light, ding, noise, flashing lights everything going off. I called and told the local dealership that and that i needed…
ODI 10629056
Air Bags · Electrical System
I was exiting from the highway, and all of a sudden, all of the warning lights came on (abs, traction control, airbags, hill assist, etc.). All systems became unoperational while i was driving, which caused me great concern. I brought it into the dealership the next morning (the issue was still happening), and they kept it for two weeks because the affected part, a restraint control module (rcm), was on national…
ODI 10614537
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Rear passenger side door would not lock. Car was towed to dealership. Service advisor said it was the 4th fusion with the same problem and was waiting on parts. Door latch on rear pass. Door was replaced. *js
ODI 10608383
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving approximately 70 mph, the exterior and interior lighting shut off. After driving a little further, all the lights illuminated again; however, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there were no failures. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000.
ODI 10811444
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Purchased vehicle new in feb 2013. Has shut down 4 times while in motion. 3 were in town at slow speeds first time was around summertime the first or second year, but the last was 12/24/2015 on the interstate running a steady 75 mph in the inside lane in very heavy traffic. Only by the grace of god was i able to maneuver it to the shoulder without getting run over! Each time the dash goes black and engine (and power…
ODI 10821113
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The left and right turn signals have malfunctioned, i.e., they either do not stay on longer than one flash cycle, or they shut off prematurely. The function is not being confused with the [redacted] change feature this feature works 100% of the time. Premature shutting off of the turn signal typically (but not always) occurs when making a turn from a full stop. When the signal is actuated, it flashes for 10 30…
ODI 10563916
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph and attempting to slowdown, the vehicle stalled and when attempting to restart the vehicle it delayed to start. The check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that parts of the engine and engine cooling needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
ODI 10746549
Air Bags · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
After purchase of ford fusion 2013 from northampton ford northampton, ma 01060 for several months air bag light would come on and go off at different speeds including the alarm bell even on highway. They finally took it in and said it was a electrical housing under seat. I no longer trust this car because the number of recalls ans reported troubles about make and model, mainly air bag. When i called dealership…
ODI 10717841
Electrical System · Power Train
Traveling home at 35mph, vehicle lurched and lost power - was able to drive 15 mph max speed the 3 miles home, but vehicle barely accelerated after slowing or stopping. Power train light and airbag light came on. As vehicle driven into garage, dashboard lighting went off suddenly, but vehicle accelerated with effort into garage. Four hours later at 10pm, started vehicle, no warning lights came on dash. Morning of…
ODI 10557280
Electrical System
This is the third time the 12 volt battery has died while the car has been sitting for 24 hours or more. The fusion energi titanium was in the shop for 10 days and the dealer finally replaced the battery after running extensive tests. Each time this happens, the car is totally disabled and has to be jumped. This issue tends to happen when it is very hot outside or the car is sitting in the sun. The high voltage…
ODI 10535061
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I drive a 2013 ford fusion, which i purchased new from an authorized ford dealership. By 3772 miles, the car began to downshift violently, upshift around 6 or 7 thousand rpms, not shift at all, the heated seat would come on by themselves with no indicator lights, the transmission gear indicator light stays on when the car is off and no key inside, the radio turns on and off at will when the car is parked and locked…
ODI 10555073