2013 Ford Fusion Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 29
- 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 29 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- without warning · 6 records
- stalled without · 4 records
- accelerator pedal · 4 records
- throttle body · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While operating my vehicle from a stop to a rolling position, the transmission is not propelling the car forward like it should. I compare it to a manual transmission scenario where the clutch isn't released all the way, so the rpms rev-up, but the car moves forward a very slow pace. This has been going on for about 2 months now. Nothing seems to resolve the issue. This occurs everyday, regardless of engine…
ODI 11244596
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
Have yet to receive a notice of the takata airbag recall and now my light is flashing on while driving. I've had 2 diagnostics done on my car before i fixed the issue and after i replaced the abs sensor on my left front wheel and i'm still getting the same codes for my abs, service traction control and hill assist lights. I have had my brakes replaced thinking that was an issue because my pedal is depressing to the…
ODI 11218612
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While decelerating, the rpm jumps up to 4 or 5 and the cars shifts hard. Does matter if i am going up an incline or or flat plain road...it happens.
ODI 11205735
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact attempted to depress the accelerator pedal again, which caused the vehicle to accelerate at high speeds. The contact regained control of the vehicle and took it to town ford lincoln (700 3rd st se, east wenatchee, wa 98802, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the…
ODI 11208594
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Jumping during acceleration when the car is shifting gears. Car acts as of it wants to turn off .
ODI 11185449
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Takat recall: driving car warning light comes on then off too fast to see what warning is. While driving on a street, car tries to stop on own like hitting brakes which i am not.
ODI 11181035
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving approximately 55 mph with the air conditioner activated, the vehicle stalled without warning. Also, when depressing the accelerator pedal, it became difficult to depress. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact powered off the engine and the vehicle failed to restart. Also, when the air conditioner was turned off, the…
ODI 11098668
Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2013 ford fusion titaniumtransmission went out at 80k. I was informed by the dealer that, "upon teardown found transmission case cracked and metal in transmission." here is the letter describing the situation that i sent to the ford dealer after many calls with ford manufacture: i would really appreciate your assistance in dealing with my transmission repair, steering temporary locking, and check engine light…
ODI 11064841
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While stationary, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted to the right side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact, an independent mechanic, stated that the throttle body was faulty. Baystate ford in south easton, massachusetts ([redacted]) was made aware of the issue and stated that there was no recall for the throttle body. The vehicle…
ODI 11025435
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought a 2013 fusion used last year i have had the car die going 70mph on the freeway several times and i have had the door fly open goinv 70 mph on the freeway and then wont close . Last week my car wouldnt go under 80 mph white smoke barreling from the exaust with two days previous a low coolant warning coolant was added . Car smelt like diesel fuel burning . Went thru a tank of gas in 30 min and the car now…
ODI 11016443
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on the beltway, the car accelerated then started slow down. I merged off of the beltway and onto a ramp to get somewhere safe. At the ramp the car light of the air bag came on then, the car came to a stop, and all the lights came on. And the hood of the car was smoking. I lifted the hood and saw the fire under the engine. We moved away from the car and luckily a man in a work truck saw us and had a…
Fire reported
ODI 10983665
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
2013 ford fusion engine acceleration while driving. I was driving on the freeway at 65 mph with my husband and son. All of a sudden the car accelerated and would not stop. I pumped the breaks , when i realized that was not working i put my foot on the break all the way. The car finally started to slow down but would not completely and the engine was still in acceleration. When i was able to slow it down to a safe…
ODI 10969475
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
We were driving 70mph cruise control on a highway, let off cruise control to decrease speed on the upcoming bypass and the engine immediately powered down and we coasted to a stop on the side of the highway bypass. The engine light and orange wrench appeared. The car would not start thereafter. We had to call family to get out 5 and 7 year old and a tow truck to take the car to a shop. *tr
ODI 10945440
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While attempting to accelerate from a stop sign, the engine stalled without warning. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle body failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
ODI 10948488
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Electronic throttle body malfunction, car was parked in a parking lot and after returning to my car i started it and put it into drive, as soon as i let of the brake and touched the gas peddle the car maxed out in rpm and the car accelerated on its own even after pushing on the brake resulting crashing into a light pole.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11006807
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased this vehicle new delivered to the dealership from another location with just under 200 miles on the odometer. I noticed my first issue when the motor would stall going at a low rate of speed 15-20mph through a parking lot at about 22,000 miles on the odometer and also would hesitate to start. I only assumed it was bad fuel being such a new vehicle. This happened periodicaly up untile the engine gave an…
ODI 10925583
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Vehicle Speed Control
The right passenger front door latch was replaced with the same defective latch part that has a recall, this door is intermittently sticking which is making me extremely nervous that it is going to fly open while traveling down the road with my toddler or someone else in the car, along with passengers on the road. I am in fear of being locked inside of the car as well, being that it doesn't have any key holes! The…
ODI 10745024
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact would have to restart the vehicle in order for it to resume normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.
ODI 10669007
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving north on i-25 with cruise control set at 75mph, suddenly the vehicle stop forward acceleration and instantly began decreasing speed. Immediately, i stepped on the accelerator to no available power. The engine refused to communication with the accelerator as the rpm would just increase but no actual power was given to the vehicle. I tried multiple times to get the vehicle to respond but eventually had…
ODI 10574211
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at slow speeds (0-10 mph) the vehicle accelerates on its own. Sometimes when pressing the accelerator the vehicle doesn't respond, causing me to have to further press the accelerator, and when the vehicle suddenly responds, it rapidly accelerates. *tr
ODI 10567943
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Fourth occurrence with this vehicle! Driving home from work, approaching roundabout, decelerating from 40mph, vehicle lurched and lost power and began rapidly decelerating. Wrench/powertrain light, airbag light, and engine light all came on. Vehicle towed to dealership. This is their fifth attempt at repair. *tr
ODI 10564047
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
This problem can happen at any time while driving . You could be going thru an intersection or getting on the high way .the problem is when you step on the gas pedal nothing happens no acceleration. The engine is still running. The car then goes into a limp home mode of sorts, with an top speed of 25 mph then 5 mph then back to 25 mph , it's kind of the feeling you get when there's water in your gas. Going up any…
ODI 10566730
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the engine rpms increased excessively as the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 9,000.
ODI 10556344
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While cruising at about 45mph the car suddenly decelerated, the orange wrench light came on, and the car would not accelerate. While idling, the engine was shaking abnormally. This is the third time this has occurred, once at 40mph cruising, and once at about 65mph accelerating. All three incidents have happened about 200 miles apart. All three times i was (barely) able to pull over and restart the vehicle. Each…
ODI 10537151
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
On august 02, 2013, my 2010 ford fusion 3.0 while driving on dc metro area 495 highway i noticed that even i have pressing the gas pedal the vehicle started to stalled almost having a mayor accident. I turned off trying to figure out what happens and decided to turned on again and working like nothing happens for at lease two weeks when happens again. I check with the ford to see if there are having a recalls on…
ODI 10546847