Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Ford Fusion
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Ford Fusion has 19 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,792 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V376000 Transmission Clutch May Fracture and Leak Fluid NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V162000 Front Brake Hoses May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V413000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V331000 Doors May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V632000 Steering Gear Motor May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V362000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V471000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V169000 Transmission Clutch Slip and Fluid Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V209000 Engine Cylinder Head may Leak Oil NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V210000 Doors may Unexpectedly Open NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V875000 Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V250000 Loss of Power Steering Assist From Salt Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V246000 Doors may Unexpectedly Open NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V597000 Air Bags may not Deploy as Intended NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V164000 Welds on Seat Assemblies may Fail/FMVSS 207 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V232000 Reduced Steering Control NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V227000 Fuel Delivery Module may Crack And Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V551000 Overheat may cause Fluid Leaks Resulting in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V553000 Low Beam Headlamp/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 389 complaints
- Engine 386 complaints
- Power Train 281 complaints
- Unknown or Other 184 complaints
- Structure 164 complaints
- Electrical System 160 complaints
Of the 1,792 complaints on file, 63 report a crash and 91 a fire; across all 1,792 complaints, owners report 54 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Ford Fusion has a below-average rating due to high recall campaigns and significant owner complaints, especially in steering, engine, and power train systems. The large number of recalls (19) and complaints (1,792) suggest potential reliability and maintenance concerns. The evidence is substantial, highlighting prominent issues, making it a riskier choice compared to competitors.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | common |
| engine components | 50,000–80,000 miles | $700–$2,000 | common |
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,800 | 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
- Brake pad replacements
- Coolant system flushes
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations and balance
- Spark plug replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Engine overheating
- Transmission slipping
- Unresponsive acceleration
- Leaking fluids
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Ford Fusion at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.