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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

BandRecords
1–30k mi30
30–60k mi28
60–100k mi26
100–150k mi6
150–400k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 15, 2013 · 20 miles

    Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls

    Front driver side and passenger side windows will not work with one touch button. Turns out after three months of back and forth to the dealer, the molding on the driver side window was faulty allowing water to get in and short out electrical system. *tr

    ODI 10523420

  • May 1, 2013 · 18,000 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving 35 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated and lost power. The contact mentioned that all the warning lights, gauges, and meters on the instrument cluster failed to function. In addition, the contact stated that the low beam head lamps were activated but were dim. As a result, the contact's visibility was diminished. The failure…

    ODI 10730429

  • April 8, 2013

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting

    On multiple, random occasions, 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…

    ODI 10562211

  • February 20, 2013 · 100 miles

    Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control

    Since i took delivery of my vehicle, i have occasionally received warnings regarding a failure of the traction control and hill assist systems while starting the vehicle. This was reported to the dealership a couple of times, with "no issues found" reported by the dealership service department. After paying close attention to my starting procedures, i have been able to repeat the warnings while performing the…

    ODI 10525256

  • January 18, 2013

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting

    I have been complaining about the headlamps on my vehicle since i first purchased it. I have brought it to the dealer on 2 occasions complaining that the headlamps are too dim. I avoid driving this vehicle at night because i will not be able to avoid a road hazard, they are that dim. I have to use the high beams when driving at night to feel safe. I also have a 2013 honda accord that my wife drives, and the low…

    ODI 10596822

  • November 29, 2012 · 850 miles

    Electrical System

    When the vehicle was to be started turned the key forward to start and it didn't start, the key returned then the car started after the key returned to key in position, this has happened a few times since and seems to become more regular i now have 4,972 miles on the car and had this has taken place 8 time since i will advise the dealer when my car is in for recall notice#12c27 1/3/2013 *tr

    ODI 10490793

  • November 12, 2012 · 2,524 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    While driving to work on the highway 65-mph the engine shuts off without warning, the instrumental panel starts acting up as if you are turning on and off the key. They found a lose wire to the instrumental cluster on the second time they replaced the instrumental cluster. It has been taken back six times and now the dashboard shuts down and i lose lights, signals, and other electronic features. I have lost power…

    ODI 10496264

  • October 3, 2012 · 15 miles

    Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that he keyed in the code to unlock the doors via the numeric keyless entry but the trunk erroneously opened. The contact also stated that the doors did not always lock using the keyless entry system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was unable to provide assistance without the failure occurring…

    ODI 10492931