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2013 Ford Fusion recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 20
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 1,957
Latest campaign: Jun 9, 2026

Recall summary by component20

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	5	Jun 9, 2026	26V376000 22V413000 19V362000 18V471000 18V169000
Latches/locks/linkages	3	Jun 8, 2020	20V331000 17V210000 15V246000
Steering	3	Aug 29, 2019	19V632000 15V250000 13V232000
Engine and engine cooling	2	Mar 27, 2017	17V209000 12V551000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Mar 10, 2023	23V162000
Equipment	1	Sep 10, 2018	18V592000
Seat belts	1	Dec 5, 2016	16V875000
Air bags	1	Sep 26, 2014	14V597000
Seats	1	Apr 2, 2014	14V164000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	May 31, 2013	13V227000
Exterior lighting	1	Nov 30, 2012	12V553000

Safety recalls20

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 9, 2026Latest campaign


Jun 9, 202626V376000	Power train: manual transmission A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V376000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak. Risk A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026. Filed under Fusion Campaign NHTSA 26V376000 · Jun 9, 2026
Mar 10, 202323V162000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V162000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid. Risk A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12. Filed under Fusion Campaign NHTSA 23V162000 · Mar 10, 2023
Jun 10, 202222V413000	Power train: automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl) A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V413000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. Risk A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43. Filed under Fusion Campaign NHTSA 22V413000 · Jun 10, 2022
Jun 8, 202020V331000	Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V331000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. Risk A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30. Filed under Fusion Campaign NHTSA 20V331000 · Jun 8, 2020
Aug 29, 201919V632000	Steering: electric power assist system If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort,… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V632000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts. Risk If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26. Filed under Fusion Campaign NHTSA 19V632000 · Aug 29, 2019
May 13, 201919V362000	Power train: automatic transmission lever and linkage If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V362000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime. Risk If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S16. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made. This recall is an expansion of 18V471. Filed under Fusion Campaign NHTSA 19V362000 · May 13, 2019

Merged from NHTSA model names: Fusion, Fusion Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component1,957

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1,957Complaints filed

65Involving a crash

95Involving a fire

55Injuries reported · 2 deaths

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Steering	418	21	9	5	3
Engine	400	20	4	79	6
Power train	316	16	11	1	10
Unknown or other	200	10	10	9	8
Electrical system	189	10	6	25	3
Structure	179	9	4	5	11
Fuel/propulsion system	133	7	0	6	0
Seat belts	113	6	6	7	9
Air bags	112	6	24	2	17
Service brakes	90	5	10	2	3
Latches/locks/linkages	88	4	0	2	1
Engine and engine cooling	72	4	0	5	0
Vehicle speed control	52	3	1	1	1
Wheels	36	2	2	0	3
Exterior lighting	35	2	0	1	1

18 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Fusion, Fusion Energi, Fusion Hybrid.

Latest reports

Power train
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The failure had occurred over twenty-five times.”
Filed 10/08/2026 · ODI 11769946
Engine
“On October 16, 2017, we were driving this vehicle on the interstate when we noticed smoke in the rearview mirror. We pulled over right away, and within seconds of getting out, the car was engulfed in flames.”
Filed 09/22/2026 · ODI 11766038
Unknown or other
“Car has element B direct clutch issue. This is recalled on other 2013 fusions but not on my specific car.”
Filed 09/10/2026 · ODI 11763318

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2013 Ford Fusion recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Fusion have?

NHTSA lists 20 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Ford Fusion. The most recent, 26V376000 (reported June 9, 2026), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2013 Ford Fusion recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 5 campaigns. Others: latches/locks/linkages (3), steering (3), engine and engine cooling (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Ford Fusion?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 418 complaints out of 1,957 filed with NHTSA (21%). Across all complaints, owners reported 65 crashs and 95 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Ford Fusion?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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Recall summary by component20

Safety recalls20

Power train: manual transmission

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Power train: automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl)

Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch

Steering: electric power assist system

Power train: automatic transmission lever and linkage