Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 126 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V592000 Charge Cord May Overheat Causing Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 30 complaints
- Electrical System 20 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints
- Structure 12 complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Seat Belts 11 complaints
Of the 126 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 4 a fire; across all 126 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid faces notable issues with power trains and electrical systems, impacting reliability. Frequent complaints and recall history suggest a significant risk of costly repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | very common |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| steering | 70,000–110,000 miles | $700–$2,000 | common |
| service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | 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 changes
- tire rotations and balances
- brake inspections
- battery tests and replacements
- coolant system checks
- timing belt replacements
- fuel system cleaning
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unusual transmission noises
- intermittent electrical failures
- steering vibrations
- squeaking brakes
- engine overheating
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.