2013 Ford Fusion Air Bags Problems
- 83
- 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 83 stored complaint records:
- 18 indicate a crash
- 12 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- seat belts · 18 records
- issue failure · 12 records
- takata recall · 11 records
- airbag light · 8 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- latches locks · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 27 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer determined that the parts were not available for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.
ODI 10971578
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall. Can i get it fixed ? Also something with my door.
ODI 10968161
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 ford fusion. While attempting to drive 5 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the front driver's side by another vehicle. The driver's side and center air bags deployed, but the passenger side air bag did not deploy. The contact also stated that the driver's and front passenger seat belts failed to retract and secure during the impact. The contact sustained a hand (metacarpal) injury…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10966186
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Wear or corrosion on the front speed sensor hardness led to the disabling of all traction/stability control, rear park assist, abs and airbag operation.
ODI 10956042
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
Air Bags
Takata recall- i saw ford fusion on the recall list and i got a letter saying that i would be receiving $500 for my trouble with the recall. On the takata list for recipients of $500 i saw that my car should be recalled and i haven't received the letter from ford yet. It's also not in your recall list. Also there is a seatbelt recall 11/30/16 and that is very dangerous to not to have a solution yet. Please help.…
ODI 11154893
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a curb on the opposite side of the street. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic steering failed and needed to be replaced. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10910186
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 ford fusion. While driving approximately 10 mph, the front driver side of the contact's vehicle crashed into the side of another vehicle. The air bags deployed. When the air bag underneath the dashboard deployed, it caused the contact's foot to press down on the accelerator pedal, further injuring the contact. The air bags located in the steering wheel had a delayed response, which also…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10917791
Air Bags
My air bag light is on and has been on for at least three years or more, i received a recall noticed from ford. When i took the notice to them, they said they could not find the information in their system.
ODI 11265663
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
The airbag has busted around 90 days after accident on a city street when vehicle was hit by another vehicle
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11079712
Air Bags
Takata recall was in vehicualr accident and air bags did not deploy
Crash reported
ODI 11067122
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v256000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts…
ODI 10846114
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
The air bag light on the dash came on. I took it into the ford dealership and they claimed that the wiring harness under the seat was crushed , supposedly by an empty jelly jar that was under neath the seat on the drivers side. I have the jelly jar and its not even broken . Ford claims its my fault and to get in touch withmy insurance company which i have but since the light (airbag ) light has come on, my seat…
ODI 10837337
Air Bags
I had taken my vehicle to the dealer 4 times for repair due to the air bag light coming on while driving. Each time they told me it was fixed and then would come back on within a few weeks. They also told me its only a light malfunction and the airbag would deploy so don't worry too much. Then i saw nhtsa campaign number: 14v597000 and saw that it may not deploy and was very frustrated. I took it in for this repair…
ODI 10822227
Air Bags
I was stopped at a red light on a city street and was hit in the rear by a car going very fast. I hit a car in front of me and my air bag deployed. A few seconds later my air bag burst into flames. I used my water bottle to put out the fire. I was dazed and hurt and if i was unconscious results would have been extreme.
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10819961
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving approximately 30 mph, the passenger side air bag erroneously deployed. The contact indicated that a crash had not occurred and the cause of the deployment was unknown. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 25,000.
ODI 10809389
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts), 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages), and 16v875000 (seat belts). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Jim tidwell ford in kennesaw, georgia stated that the parts were…
ODI 10994540
Air Bags · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that the key failed to start the vehicle. After numerous attempts or disconnecting the battery, the vehicle was able to start. The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v597000 (air bags), but the dealer stated the part was not available. The contact also stated that the eps and the power train warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer…
ODI 10786315
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v597000 (air bags) and 15v246000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 12/10/15*lj updated…
ODI 10779019
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the passenger side air bag inadvertently deployed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10809034
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 ford fusion. The contact was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts), 15v246000(latches/locks/linkages), and 15v250000 (steering). The contact was unable to receive the recall repairs due to the parts not being available for several months. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the contact lost consciousness and crashed into two vehicles and into a…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10747837
Air Bags
I hit two vehicles and went a ditch head first and the air bag didn't go off. Now i get bad migraines.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10747515
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 15v250000 (steering); however, the mechanic noticed that the steering gear motor attachment bolts were missing. The contact was informed that the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
ODI 10732646
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v579000 (air bags, seats) in january of 2015; however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact felt the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. Updated 7/21/15*cn the consumer received another…
ODI 10713781
Air Bags
2013 ford fusion. Consumer writes in regards to airbag recall notice. *smd the consumer was informed the replacement air bag would not be available until the third quarter of 2015. *jb
ODI 10666945