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 · Fuel Pump
Tl*the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact mentioned that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number:14v597000 (air bags , seat belts).…
ODI 10678839
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10664692
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts) and stated that the parts needed for the recall repair were not available. The contact also stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10780904
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts) however the part was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 01/20/15*lj updated 6/9/2015 *js
ODI 10661778
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) and 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages), however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…
ODI 10766458
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was 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.
ODI 10726511
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v597000 (air bags); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 1/15/16*cn updated 01/27/15
ODI 10658594
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v597000, 15v246000 (air bags, seat belts, latches/locks/linkages); however, the parts to remedy the defect were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10724692
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts) however, the contact was unable to have the vehicle serviced under the recall because the part needed was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10694166
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ma 08/13/15
ODI 10725552
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v597000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repairs was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10778354
Air Bags
I received a letter in november 2014 stating that there was a recall on my 2013 ford fusion. Safety recall notice 14s21 / nhtsa recall 14v-597. It states that on my vehicle, the restraints control module may develop a short circuit over time. If this occurs, the airbag warning indicator lamp will illuminate in the instrument cluster and the deployable restraint systems (for example: airbags an side airbag curtains)…
ODI 10713694
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Seats
Hit deer going 45 miles an hour when he ran out in front of me. Vehicle check was deployed. Said airbag activated. Neither the airbag went off nor did the seat belt restraint tightened. Obtained 7000.00 in front end damage including radiator, hood fenders and pushed in driver door. Police officer checked the airbag for me and stated that i needed to let them know it should have deployed and did not. Had vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 10706734
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Seats
Was driving approximately 50 miles per hour when deer hit car in front . The impact took out front bumper bumper guard hood left fender and left door. The radiator bolts cracked and dropped the radiator. I was thrown forward but neither seat belt tightened or air bag went off. The system radio went into system check and continually checked , stating airbag deployed but it did not deploy. One side of the seat on…
Crash reported
ODI 10681871
Air Bags · Turn Signal
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that the turn signals failed after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v597000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the turning module needed to be replaced. At the time of the repair, the manufacturer stated that the turning module was not the cause of the failure. The dealer stated they would…
ODI 10649664
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10734730
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that the drivers and the passengers side doors had to be opened and closed several times before the door latched. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v597000 (air bags , seat belts) and 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact…
ODI 10816706
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 ford fusion. While driving approximately 30 mph and attempting to avoid a head on collision, the contact swerved and lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a fence and the air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was destroyed. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10639881
Air Bags · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated…
ODI 10734708
Air Bags
The airbag light stays on. The service department at ford, said the airbags would not work in the event of an accident. Ford's service department replaced the safety module but that didn't fix the problem. They've ordered a second part, but it's been on back order since about august 20th. It's now september 6th and the part hasn't been shipped. My car has been sitting for nearly three weeks because i refuse to drive…
ODI 10631209
Air Bags
My 2013 fusion with approximately 12,000 miles was already scheduled for repair to replace both rear shocks because they were leaking. Before it went in the airbag light came on. The dealership said "no problem we will take care of it". When i went to pick it up they told me that they could not get the light to go out and that they tried downloading software to the restraint control module (rcm) and needed to order…
ODI 10621567
Air Bags · Electrical System
I was exiting from the highway, and all of a sudden, all of the warning lights came on (abs, traction control, airbags, hill assist, etc.). All systems became unoperational while i was driving, which caused me great concern. I brought it into the dealership the next morning (the issue was still happening), and they kept it for two weeks because the affected part, a restraint control module (rcm), was on national…
ODI 10614537
Air Bags · Seats
The airbag warning light will not turn off indicating there is a malfunction (per the manual). Therefore i need to take it back to dealer to get it checked. One of the 3 memory buttons for the electronic seat adjustments is not working properly. *tr
ODI 10598968
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recall spring load gas tank cover broke (spring either broke or fell off)
ODI 11142960
Air Bags · Service Brakes
I was involved in a motor vehicle accident, in which i was first hit by another car and then collided with a lamp post. The initial blow rendered my vehicle without brake power and the airbags did not deploy. I was wearing a seatbelt. My car headed toward the street lamp. I tried to press my brake, but it would not work. I turned my steering wheel to the left to avoid a head-on with the light post. Unfortunately, i…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10619452