Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Ford Fusion Energi
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 39 owner complaints are on file.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 10 complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Service Brakes 5 complaints
Of the 39 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 39 complaints, owners report 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi has a below-average reliability rating due to frequent issues with the steering, electrical system, and service brakes, as reported by owners.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $700–$1,400 | occasional |
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 7,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 20,000 miles
- Battery inspection annually
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Engine air filter replacement every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering stiffness or play
- Dashboard electrical failures
- Unresponsive brakes
- Fuel system odour or leaks
- Transmission slipping or noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.