2013 Ford Fusion EnergiProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 39 owner complaints about the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 14, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi has problems

39 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering100
Electrical system90
Fuel/propulsion system60
Service brakes50
Power train50
Vehicle speed control30
Engine30
Structure30
Seat belts20
7 other systems81

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2013 Ford Fusion Energi recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Fusion Energi year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Fusion Energi median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2013 Ford Fusion Energi safety ratings

2013 Ford Fusion Energi 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2013 Ford Fusion Energi frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2013 Ford Fusion Energi side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2013 Ford Fusion Energi side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
  2. Door Latch FailureEA15002 · closed Nov 13, 2015
    Led to recall 15V-246
  3. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
  4. Door Latch FailuresRQ19005 · closed Feb 7, 2022
    Led to recall 20V-177
In owners' words

What Fusion Energi owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and attempting to turn to the right or left, the steering wheel became stiff, and difficult to maneuver the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was…
Complaint 11588702 · May 14, 2024 · 160,000 miles
I HAVE ALREADY FILED A COMPLAINT, #11173709, I AM FILING AGAIN BECAUSE I WANTED TO ADD INFORMATION TO THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT BUT COULD NOT FIND HOW TO DO THAT. THIS IS A 2013 MODEL YEAR CAR THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM THE DEALER IN MARCH 2015. THE CAR HAS BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR LESS THAN FOUR YEARS…
Complaint 11174443 · Feb 5, 2019 · 34,750 miles
STEERING ASSIST FAILURE IT SEEMS THAT THERE HAVE BEEN PROBLEMS AND RECALLS WITH THIS STEERING ISSUE HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT ADDRESS THE PROBLEM
Complaint 11173709 · Feb 2, 2019 · 34,750 miles

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