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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2013 Fusion doesn’t have the same track record of power steering failure as the previous 3 model years. Of course, those owners said their steering failed at 60k–100k miles. So this appears to be a classic "wait and see" scenario.

In the meantime, there’s plenty of interior accessory problems to complain about. By themselves, each is a barely a blip on the radar. But combined, they give you that feeling of what the hell have I gotten myself into?

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
77,343 miles

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2013 Ford Fusion drivetrain problems

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2013 Ford Fusion Owner Comments (Page 3 of 13)

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problem #206

Jan 302021

Fusion

  • 174,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When accelerating after being stopped at an intersection or stop sign car hits about 20 25 RPM's acceleration stops have to ease back on the gas slowly and never shifts in to next gear. I had to drive home slowly about 20 mph. Happens after ever stop and

- Pueblo, CO, USA

problem #205

Nov 292020

Fusion

  • 95,000 miles
On November 29th 2020 I was driving on the 40 freeway westbound passing newberry springs I was going 70 miles per hour when I looked at my rearview mirror and noticed smoke so I was pulling over I heard a noise pop and my idle went past 8 before it went into gear I opened the hood and there was transmission fluid everywhere thinking that maybe a hose broke come to find out I had no reverse and no gears I took it to a transmission shop which cost me a fortune to tow my car on the other side of 15 freeway southbound Ford installed the plastic part inside the transmission which melted with the heat of the engine and I had to replace transmission and replacing the plastic part with a metal piece so that will not happen again I almost lost control of my car due to the popping sound and no control of my car I need to know if I complain to Ford Motor Company to get reimbursed for the this faulty part inside my transmission I lost wages and compensation stress without a vehicle for a month thank you I would like to get a correspondence as soon as possible

- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

problem #204

Dec 302020

Fusion 4-cyl

  • miles
I put my car in park in the parking lot and took my foot off the brake and my car started to roll backwards so I noticed my backup camera was on so I looked at the dash and my car showed the car was in reverse as the automatic shifter was in the park position. The shifter linkage came detached and the car wasn't able to shift. The bushings have deteriorated and caused the shift to come off. My car is a 2013 Ford Fusion VIN# [xxx] and I have seen a recall back in 2019 recall 19V362000 and this is exactly what has happened to my car information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Houma, LA, USA

problem #203

Dec 222020

Fusion

  • 150,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle has always shifted hard especially when going into drive. Now while driving 45 mph vehicle suddenly shifted out of gear and engine just revved. It eventually slipped back into gear and was able to be limped home. Diagnostic showed solenoid a was bad. Replaced all solenoid but didnt fix the issue. A transmission shop then told me this was an issue for vehicles like mine and there was a class action claim.

- Ramsey, MN, USA

problem #202

Oct 152020

Fusion

  • 162,345 miles
I was driving to work and I heard a loud sound follow by oil pressure lost I pull over at a gas station and notice that all my oil was poring out out my vehicle.I than car for a tow truck to have my vehicle towed..why dis my vehicle do that.I did not make it to work...I had to call off was not happy about it.this situation cost me my job due to car failure..it happened on city street leading to high way.

- Parkersburg, WV, USA

problem #201

Nov 232020

Fusion

  • 109,000 miles
I was driving highway in sport mode when I could not move shifter out of sport mode so got to red light to try to move my shifter into another gear didn't work so shut car down but car couldn't recognize it was not in park and car wouldn't turn back on and would drift backwards so had to put emergency break on so my car won't drift down hill in middle of highway. I had to have flat bed tow car away to garage, I seen a recall on the 2.5 Fusion and escape shifter cable but not on 2.0 which is same exact problem has happened with my 2.0 Fusion. I do not have recall numbers on hand..

- Penn, PA, USA

problem #200

Oct 052020

Fusion

  • 125,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Transmission shifting poorly low gears, reverse, stuck in low gears, loud noisey shifting, burning odor, cannot increase speed

- Moosic, PA, USA

problem #199

Nov 022020

Fusion

  • miles
Engine coolant leaking but no leak can be found. Have to put coolant in car every other day or any time I drive more than 30 miles.

- Warrensville Hts, OH, USA

problem #198

Apr 202020

Fusion

  • 124,135 miles
When going down a hill whether you are using cruise control or not, the car will downshift really hard, once, twice and sometimes three times before you get to the bottom of the hill. This is an ongoing problem that started in April of 2020. The backup camera stopped working and it was completely replaced and it still does not work.

- Pilot Rock, OR, USA

problem #197

Sep 302020

Fusion

  • 80,000 miles
On multiple occasions, driving at speeds over 60mph for more than 50 miles, causes a system alert that says steering assist fault and the power steering goes out. The first time I was able to pull over before the power steering went out. The next time, my boyfriend was driving and he had to veer onto the shoulder. Most recently, my grandmother drove my car to the airport and was unable to get the vehicle out of traffic turning into the airport as she was not strong enough to maneuver the car into the parking lot. I regularly keep up with all necessary maintenance and have brought the car to modica brothers as well as a local mechanic and they have both told me it is bolt corrosion as they assessed all other possibilities. Upon research, I found a recall for Ford Fusion manufactured in hermosillo in 2013 under recall #19S26. I contacted Ford about having my car added to the recall and was advised to reach out to NHTSA. As this is a big safety hazard, I wish to have this addressed immediately.

- Vidor, TX, USA

problem #196

Oct 082020

Fusion

  • 157,458 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Shifter linkage bushing failed, causing the car to become stuck in reverse. A short search revealed that there is already a recall out for this very thing, except my VIN "doesn't have this issue"

- Sapulpa, OK, USA

problem #195

Sep 302020

Fusion

  • 64,244 miles
Gear shift cable disconnected, causing inability to move car. No power to accelerator regardless of gear position (could not go forward or reverse). Vehicle was parked in driveway, and had just completed a 30 minute drive.

- Timonium, MD, USA

problem #194

Jan 132020

Fusion

  • miles
When driving this vehicle and you go to make a stop with the vehicle at like 20 miles to 15 miles per hour the braking system go to breaks really hard or jerk. Make it hard for you to stop. And feel like you about to fly through the window. Making the traction control and hill assist light indicate, and the light will go back out on the vehicle as if not happened once the car is in motion. At 5 to 10 miles per hour. This will happen very often while driving.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #193

Sep 092020

Fusion

  • 169,629 miles
Shift linkage came off

- Dekalb, IL, USA

problem #192

Aug 282020

Fusion

  • 76,000 miles
The transmission needs to be replaced and it only has 76,000 miles on it.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #191

Jun 012018

Fusion

  • 122,000 miles
Transmission slips when accelerating. Was intermittent and now the car is not operating. Dealer said it was normal wear and requires a complete transmission replacement. The car has 122,000 miles mostly highway. The repair code I received was for damage to 3rd gear.

- Crest Hill, IL, USA

problem #190

Aug 232020

Fusion

  • miles
Door lock keeps door from closing shifter cable broken air bag light keeps coming

- Sapulpa, OK, USA

problem #189

Aug 192020

Fusion

  • 160,000 miles
Shifter cable came off at transmission linkage. (cable bushing broke). Was parking and when shifted into park gear shift felt like it moved freely. Turned off car took foot off brake and car rolled. Applied brake and tried to start car. Car would not start. Gear shift was in park position and would not move. Dash indicator showed car was in drive. Applied parking brake. After asking mechanic about issue I looked at shifter cable at linkage and it was detached. Bushing was gone.

- Taylorsville, KY, USA

problem #188

Aug 122020

Fusion

  • 116,000 miles
Vehicle shift was moved to park, but transmission stayed in reverse and rolled almost hitting another vehicle. There is supposed to be a recall for this, 19V362, but my vehicle's VIN number is not listed?? Ford will not replace or fix until my VIN is listed. The car is not driveable and is unsafe!

- Beecher, IL, USA

problem #187

Aug 102020

Fusion

  • 170,000 miles
My Ford Fusion shifter cable is broke there is a recall on this issue however the Ford dealership is telling me there is no open recall on my specific car im so confused this is not a coincidence please help!!!!

- Toledo, OH, USA

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