2013 Ford Fusion Engine Problems
- 255
- 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 255 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 52 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine engine · 17 records
- indicator illuminated · 16 records
- engine cooling · 15 records
- warning indicator · 14 records
- check engine · 14 records
- failure mileage · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 107 |
| 30–60k mi | 39 |
| 100–150k mi | 38 |
| 1–30k mi | 28 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
For about a month now my coolant has been dropping in the reservoir about every 2 weeks. I had the oil changed today and asked the dealership to check and see what the problem is. They informed me it was leaking around the thermostat housing. This is in direct relation to the recalls but of course they say mine is not part of the recall. I wonder what ford will think if it catches fire and i'm injured and my…
ODI 11306769
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the check engine warning indicator flashed intermittently, then the vehicle vibrated abnormally and stalled. The vehicle was taken to ford lincoln queens service, 92-12 173rd st, jamaica, jamaica, ny 11435, where it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The failure was caused by coolant leaking in to…
ODI 11302564
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that while the driver was driving 40 mph, there was an odor of burning wires that was emitted through the vehicle vent. The driver coasted to the side of the road, pop the vehicle hood and noticed smoke and flame was coming from the engine compartment. A person came and extinguished the fire. The fire department also extinguished the fire and file a report.…
Fire reported
ODI 11302569
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving at low speeds and making turns, the vehicle stalled several times. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to roush ford (5575 keim cir, columbus, oh 43228, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 74,075.
ODI 11287428
Engine
While driving at 30 mph light came on that engine coolant is overtemperture. Had to shut down the car as i was loosing power. Contacted ford and told them that exactly what is in the 2012 recall of the engine overheating is what happened to me. They said at this time there is nothing they can do.
ODI 11282293
Engine
This vehicle was brought to brondes ford in maumee ohio several times to report the coolant level dropping. Dealer could never find anything wrong. On 5/9/17 vehicle went in for an oil change and dealer marked coolant level was fine, did not add any. Brought vehicle back on 5/13/17 reporting coolant low. Back in 11/6/17 for low coolant. Dealer found nothing wrong and topped off. 2/9/18 - dealer performs recall 17s09…
ODI 11282020
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated and was towed to fox ford lincoln (2501 n elston ave, chicago, il 6047, [redacted]). The vehicle was diagnosed, but the results were not disclosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case…
ODI 11278628
Engine
CYLINDER HEAD LEAKED OIL CAUSE FIRE
Fire reported
ODI 11279214
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving approximately 35 mph, "add engine coolant" displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven to its destination and parked for eight hours. When the vehicle was restarted, "engine temperature, overheated" was displayed. The contact stopped on the side of the road, checked the reservoirs, and added coolant. The contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking…
ODI 11277565
Engine
I was driving my ford fusion and pressing the gas when it just came to a stop. It was like gas was not getting to the engine.
ODI 11271466
Electrical System · Engine
Frequently, when driving and the car has to idle- in traffic, at stop lights, etc.- the engine will stutter and shut off. This will happen repeatedly until the engine is driven at an increased speed.
ODI 11270644
Engine · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 ford fusion. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle made popping sounds and smoke appeared underneath the hood. Also, the overheating indicator illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and, within seconds, became engulfed in flames. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was…
Fire reported
ODI 11270234
Engine · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that the driver's seat belt did not restrain properly. Also, the engine overheated and white smoke appeared from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to citrus motors ford (1375 s woodruff way, ontario, ca 91761, [redacted]) and was informed that the mechanical safety failures were included in an unknown recall and the vin was not included. The vehicle…
ODI 11270482
Engine
This ford fusion has been progressively dying as it comes to a stop or when just driving . It has been starting back up immediately but lately seems to not to start as quickly. Also strange noise like blowing or puffing sound from under hood. This is on city streets and when slowing down for ramp stops. Called dealership and until codes show up they can't tell us nothing.
ODI 11265370
Engine
2013 ford fusion began leaking coolant & eventually overheated! Owner had to repair hoses & spark plugs.
ODI 11281982
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving 15 mph, the overheat temperature warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was running hot. The contact noticed that there was no temperature gauge to indicate that the vehicle was running hot. The contact had to pull up the digital dash display of the temperature coolant to see the coolant temperature. When the contact turned on the air…
ODI 11246390
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving 45 mph, the service engine required warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to stivers ford lincoln ([redacted], montgomery, al 36116, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that coolant was leaking into the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 11254168
Engine · Power Train
When driving the vehicle will give a notification in the dash about low coolant- service required. The vehicle will then 'shut off' in the middle of no (highway, city road, or even parking lot) where and will say it's over heated. Turn the vehicle off and then back on and it runs just fine for over 20 minutes and does it again. Had taken to the local ford dealership and they 'fixed' the problem that lasted a week-…
ODI 11271361
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
While i started reversing towards my driveway entrance my vehicle got completely paralyzed as i changed gears from drive to reverse, my steering wheel, brakes and shift gear stoped responding, i managed to carefully move my car to a safety location but i was in a dangerous situation when i had to let my car slide down the road of my house in order to let the traffic (i had unintentionally caused) carry on. I then,…
ODI 11243001
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated without warning and was unable to be driven. The 'engine coolant over temperature' warning message illuminated. Champion ford lincoln ([redacted], owensboro, ky 42303, [redacted]) indicated that the recall remedy for nhtsa campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling) was provided in may of 2015; however, the failure…
ODI 11234739
Engine
I had a recall done for my engine overheating. Now my engine is blown and worthless and i feel this is due to a faulty part put in to fix the overheating problem in my engine.
ODI 11234117
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine and low coolant indicators illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle home and it was later towed to an independent mechanic who replaced an unknown sensor. The contact later found out that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was not contacted. The contact…
ODI 11241348
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Crown ford (located at [redacted], fayetteville, nc 28303, [redacted]) was called and stated that there were no recalls associated with the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred…
ODI 11229321
Engine
I went into my local ford dealership for a recall on july 2, 2019 and also told them my engine light was on and my car was overheating. In the last two years my vehicle has had two recalls fixed for this issue. I noticed within the last week not only was the engine light on but as i was driving the car began to suddenly jerk and start to overheat . I called ford customer service and they told me the recall for this…
ODI 11240967
Engine
Car has been overheating- took car to autonation ford in st.petersburg, fl. Car had open recall from 2017 for sensor and was told that hose was bad- this took place not even a month ago and now the car is overheating again. I know this is an ongoing problem with ford fusions and known issues for ford. We purchase the car last year from toyota autonation. I have attempted to rectify that problem, but ford continue to…
ODI 11221867