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.
Where the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi has problems
39 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 8 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2013 Ford Fusion Energi recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
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.



- Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Door Latch FailureLed to recall 15V-246
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Door Latch FailuresLed to recall 20V-177
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…
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…
STEERING ASSIST FAILURE IT SEEMS THAT THERE HAVE BEEN PROBLEMS AND RECALLS WITH THIS STEERING ISSUE HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT ADDRESS THE PROBLEM
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