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:
0 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,985 miles
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An unknown component of the fuel system is faulty, causing a very strong odor of fuel to enter the cabin upon starting up, as well as when coming to a stop & idling. The manufacturer has not inspected the vehicle, but an automotive technician confirmed the odor and attempted to remedy the problem by replacing the evaporative system lines, with no change. Fuel lines and tank/vent were inspected, with no fault found. The odor can cause a feeling of illness & headache when driving. It is unknown if there is a leak which could lead to a fire. No warning lamps.
2013 Ford Fusion with 99,799 miles on it; went out to go start it after work one day, unable to get into car or start car as battery was completely drained. Did not leave lights on etc. Had someone jump car; on way to repair shop, car shut down and would not restart; thankfully I was NOT on a highway. Since that time, it has had 2 new batteries placed in it, will run for about 5 minutes then shut off and you cannot restart it again; it has also been to 2 repair shops and is presently at the Ford dealership as my shop was not able to determine what was wrong. Cooling fan also noted to be running after car died yet still not able to restart. Read on Ford forums that this has happened to other Fusion owners of the same year.Up to this point, intermittently the battery saver message would come across the dash however I had that looked at and was cleared out. With the car just shutting down without any warning on a busy street in the city, this could have ended a lot worse: I could have been hit or even killed. No warning lights appeared on dash aside from powertrain light after it was jumped but after that, there was nothing. Car was essentially dead and I could not get it to restart. When it was running I could not get the car to go over 10mph in a 35mph zone
Gasoline leak from gas tank. The fuel sender failed at 60,000 miles, had it replaced. Vin not under recall. Now fuel leak from replaced fuel sender. Again Vin not in recalled units. WTF?
The cars dashboard lights kept lighting up and not long after I was on the freeway and the car caught onfire under the hood and burnt down complete loss
- Stockton, CA, USA
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My 2013 Ford Fusion SE had the high pressure fuel pump start leaking and dripped fuel on the exhaust and started the car on fire while driving down the road. This caused about $7,000 in damage but could have easily gotten out of control and caused injury or death to occupant(s). I reached out to Ford Motor Company and did a chat log asking for assistance and to make them aware. Ford Motor Company Case number CAS-34734107-H6J0Z5. What is dangerous about this design is that Ford chose to design and install a secondary high pressure fuel pump directly above the exhaust manifold and the engineers surely would have known the durability and longevity along with possible outcomes due to normal use over time. For the same reason you are not to refuel a hot engine, a fuel pump should not be placed directly over the exhaust manifold. I believe Ford Motor Company should be held accountable for their finished product liability. This is dangerous enough that they should remove these vehicles from service until a safe solution is available and deployed in my opinion.
When my fuel tank is filled the vehicle won't start and while driving the vehicle will stall out. The code on the check engine light comes back as P1450. This is telling me the canister purge valve needs replaced. After researching online I see this is a common problem for the 2013 Ford Fusion.
My car doesn't start after getting gas, it stalls while driving (which is very scary), feels like it's not getting enough gas at times and then will jump forward like it got too much gas at times. I took it to get it tested and was told it's the purge valve. This has been recalled in older models of the Fusion, as well as the Ford Focus. I have the same issue, but the 2013 isn't included in the recall. It needs to be covered under the recall because I'm sure my vehicle is not the only one. It's a huge issue, as it's not safe to drive.
2013 Ford Fusion titanium: Engine shakes then shuts its self off when starting the car and driving (huge safety issue, ) takes a minute to start then either runs fine or shuts off again. Took it to the dealership last year (2020) and they replace a fuel pressure sensor. My check engine light came back on then when off after a couple days. The code was the same as last time. I have another appointment with Ford on Friday. I spend so much money repairing this car. I'd rather trade it in than fix a new and old problem every 4 months.
A check engine light appeared causing the owner (myself) to take the car into the dealership for diagnosis. The dealership diagnosed the vehicle as the canister purge valve and low pressure fuel sensor simultaneously failing. The only warning signs previously was the car stalling and turning off (dash board stayed illuminated). This would happen after starting the car and either putting the car into reverse or driving within the first few minutes. The vehicle was taken in for this issue and an issue was not able to be identified at the time. Upon owner investigation at a later date, it was discovered that these issued had been reported to be related.
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.
While driving I smelled a faint whiff of gasoline, moments later the car began filling up with smoke that spilled in through the heater vents. There was also smoke that was coming from under the hood. My husband & I jumped out of the car to run to safety and I saw fire under the front end of the car. Once the fire fighters arrived and extinguished the fire we were told it looks like the engine had caught on fire.
My vehicle check engine light came on, scanned it and the code generated was P1450 which is the unable to bleed up fuel tank vacuum. This has had a affect on my car while driving it has stalled at high speeds on the highway, and has stalled at lower speeds as well and making a turn. It makes a loud vacuum noise and you can hear the whining or whistling of the pump or hose near the fuel tank under the driver door and under the hood. I looked up similar info on the Ford recall site and seen this recall # 18S32. So I called my local dealership service department and the informed me that it don't cover my Ford vehicle, but there's a recall for this, so I'm not understanding why it don't apply to my vehicle.
Was driving down interstate and steering quit. Was going straight and managed to continue. Checked and found there were recalls but Ford dealer said it didn't cover my vehicle. Paid $1200 to repair and still have a hard clunk when I steer left or right. Currently driving and heard noise from fuel tank and determined a canister purge valve malfunction. Saw there may be a recall but also haven't found it for my car. Can you update me on possible recalls if any apply?
I had my vehicle for 6 months within the 6 months I had the alternator, water pump, 2 coolant leaks fixed, spark plugs, driver seat, battery, timing belt, and now a undiagnosed problem that is taking 2 weeks and it is currently in the shop. These all happened when in motion.
Intermittently the vehicle would idle rough after filling gas tank. Also after a 30 min or so drive it would stall after exiting the freeway and then be very difficult to restart and idle very rough. It would also make a popping noise that would come from the gas tank.
My Ford Fusion was in motion when I noticed a strong smell of gasoline from the front of my vehicle. Upon inspection I noticed that my fuel levels were decreasing rapidly, my car was not going forward, and when I looked under the car; all of gas was leaking from the front of the vehicle. I see that my make and model was recalled for this specific issue (Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04) but my VIN is not listed for that recall but it seems to be the exact same issue stated in recall number 13S04.
While in motion and trying to come to a stop the ABS light came on and brakes went completely to the floor and barely stopped the car. It's now stuck that way. ABS lights always on and brakes are spongy. Also fuel pump whines loudly while car was driving and car dies while driving down the road and now won't accelerate going uphill. This has happened on many occasions and now it stuck having no power uphill or when trying to accelerate
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- Elk River, MN, USA