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 · Fuel/Propulsion System
After turning on the ignition and starting to drive away, the car engine will sputter, acts like its starving for fuel, starts bucking and then shuts off. No codes or warning lights are displayed. This has happened in parking lots and on street parking. It is very dangerous and i almost got in an accident when attempting to pull into traffic from a parallel parking stall on the street. Pressing on the accelerator…
ODI 10954300
Electrical System · Engine · Seat Belts
Car started on fire while driving on the highway going home for no reason lucky to get out
Fire reported
ODI 10969840
Body · Electrical System · Engine
On february 5, 2017 the engine of my 2013 ford fusion caught on fire. The car began to smoke from under the hood while the car was in motion. I stopped and opened the hood to inspect and the engine was already in flames. The fire spread rapidly and the fire department had to be called to extinguish the blaze. My son and i were barely able to escape unharmed. I contacted ford on several occasions and they have been…
Fire reported
ODI 10970366
Engine · Power Train
My check engine light came on while i was on my way home from work. While sitting idle at a stoplight, the car warned the engine was overheating so i pulled over and shut it off for 20 minutes. The next morning when i went out to my car, i noticed a large amount of clear fluid had leaked out. On my way to the dealership, the check engine light went off and (according to the dealership) stayed off until i picked the…
ODI 10949962
Engine
A recall was issued early this year saying that my car could potentially catch on fire. They won't have the parts available until sometime in q4...i don't feel safe driving my car anymore as i drive about 100 miles/day.
ODI 11019995
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
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, the front passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated "off", whether or not the seat was occupied. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was difficult to start and would stall. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 10957429
Engine · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v875000 (seat belts) and 17v209000 (engine). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not…
ODI 10991004
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and was coasted to a parking space. A "fuel economy" warning message appeared. The vehicle was turned off. Upon attempting to restart the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke underneath the hood. Once the hood was opened, flames were seen on the rear passenger side of the engine. The contact was able to extinguish the…
Fire reported
ODI 10938791
Engine
I was driving to work and noticed smoke coming through the vent inside the car. I pulled over and tried to get out the car my door wouldn't open so i had to punch it when i got out the car was on fire underneath the front tires. After the fire department investigated it was proven that the fire started from the engine compartment. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10946940
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
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Left my house drove 5 miles, stopped to sisters house to drop off an item, 2-3 minutes later walked outside and found flames coming out of the hood on the passenger side near windshield. Barely able to open door quick enough to get my purse out and it was engulfed. Woke up a neighbor who came over with a truck to drag it away from house and garage. Wasn't for him my sisters house would been lost as it took 25…
Fire reported
ODI 10937312
Engine
My car was overheating and leaking coolant. The ford dealership took my car in for recall repairs. They had it for about 1 week. However, my engine overheating light still comes on and now my engine fan sounds like a jet. It is super loud as if they altered it to keep my car from overheating and never repaired the recall issue. When the fan comes on so loud, you can hear a loud whistle through my av vents.
ODI 11030743
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Beginning approximately 4 months ago, from a cold start in either a reverse or forward direction, my car would slowly lose power and within 30 seconds, stall. The electronics still function, however the car must be put into park, turned off, then restarted. After researching, i discovered that my car did fit the requirements for the "recall" given to 2013 fusions based on its assembly plant and assembly date. I…
ODI 10935933
Engine · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v875000 (seat belts) and 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called nourse ford (423 n bridge st, chillicothe, oh 45601, phone: [redacted]) where…
ODI 11054432
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Yesterday i purchased a vehicle through an auto broker from manheim atlanta. No more than 6 hours later the vehicle caught fire while i was driving it and exploded multiple times. 7:30pm i was driving on 285 headed home and i noticed a warning on my dash stating that the power steering assistance has a fault at the same time i noticed balls of fire coming from underneath my car. I tried to get to the shoulder…
Fire reported
ODI 10928487
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Power steering system fault came on the dash. Pressed the ok button and then noticed balls of fire coming from under the vehicle. I then tried to pull over. I couldn't brake, press the gas, or turn the steering wheel. The car then burst into flames and then the vehicle exploded and burned.
Fire reported
ODI 10928481
Body · Engine
My 2013 ford fusion caught on fire while my family and i were driving on the 405 freeway. We barely got out alive and the car was completely incinerated...burnt to pieces ! Ireceived a recall for engine fires after the car caught fire and nearly took our lives!!. My 8 year old disabled daughter is so traumatized from this car fire. I don't know how ford can continue to still make these death trap cars.
Fire reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11014049
Engine
My vehicle has 72000 miles on it. I was driving on i90 outside of buffalo when the car had trouble accelerating, it was unable to maintain speed and by the time i was able to pull off wold not move any farther. The dealership has diagnosed the issue as needing a new transmission. A plastic cap had melted into the transmission lines, and ford is refusing to cover the repair at 100%, as this was a manufacturer defect.
ODI 10945101
Engine
Car is equipped with 1.6 echoboost issue started last year car powered down for no reason dealer could not find problem. Ford changed water pump at this time stating recall even though at this time i explained could smell antifreeze. Car began to act up again changed spark plugs only to have one stick fixed problem at my expense ford explained never heard of this issue which is nonsense according to the numerous…
ODI 10929841
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While the vehicle was idling, the coolant over temperature warning indicator illuminated, resulting in engine failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bypass valve and the heater hose failed and needed to be replaced. Also, the power train control module needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in…
ODI 10927570
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
This car (2013 ford fusion ecoboost) is 3 years old with only 50k miles. At slow speeds such as pulling out of a parking lot or coasting to a slow speed at a light or stop sign the engine just dies like it ran out of gas. You have to pull over and stop the car. You then have to restart the car. After a few seconds it starts just fine. It's random but becoming more frequent. It happened 3 times to my wife the other…
ODI 10926866
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving 55 mph in stop and go traffic, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over, turned off the vehicle, and noticed smoke coming from the front vents of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The fire department extinguished the fire and no reports were filed. There were no injuries. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10925959
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving approximately 65 mph, the engine coolant warning indicator illuminated without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a crack in the cylinder. The engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously remedied per nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The…
ODI 10927033