1. Ford Fusion
  2. Problems
  3. 2013
  4. Engine

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

BandRecords
60–100k mi107
30–60k mi39
100–150k mi38
1–30k mi28
150–400k mi7

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 24, 2013 · 8,900 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle began to violently vibrate and then stalled. The transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was previously repaired and the motor mounts were replaced. In addition, while idling, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle…

    ODI 10721858

  • June 12, 2013 · 500 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control

    On two occasions the vehicle spontaneously accelerated while backing out and pulling into the garage. This happened with 2 different drivers and conditions were similar with very low speeds and we were able to stop the vehicle both times by applying the brakes. *tr

    ODI 10523053

  • May 14, 2013 · 9,010 miles

    Engine

    Ok, i traded in my 2009 fusion 6 cyl for the 2013 1.8 ecco boost. Obviously when i test drove it i drove under normal conditions. At any rate, when you need to pass and step on the gas pedal the car hesitates and seems to have no power at all. The gas miliage is around 22 mile per gallon highway. No where near what was advertised. I was told this engine was comperable to my v6. No way! Has anyone else reported this…

    ODI 10512213

  • December 2, 2012 · 1,450 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    While driving on a city road with my foot on the gas at 35-40mph, the transmission erratically shifted into a lower gear on the transmission, causing the engine rpms to near instantaneously to go from 1750-2000rpms to just over 4000rpms. Through the rpm increase the vehicle maintained the previous 35-40mph speed. Ultimately, was forced to brake to bring the engine rpms down. *tr

    ODI 10488829

  • 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