2013 Ford Fusion electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jul 11, 2026WAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   My 2013 Ford Fusion equipped with the 1.6L EcoBoost engine started blowing thick white smoke (Burning Coolant) while I was driving on the freeway. Engine coolant was leaking and my card died right there, that had blown the head gasket. I received no warning, no message. This was an incredibly dangerous situation because I was on the freeway and was forced to stop immediately. Ford Motor Company has refused to include my vehicle’s VIN in the applicable recall programs despite…

   NHTSA complaint #11749772 · source
2. Filed Jun 27, 2026FLElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   “Temporary loss service climate system ford fusion 2013” Ac turns on and off windows lock up when ac turns off. everything freezes up! I see online this should be a recall a lot of ford owners having the same problem!

   NHTSA complaint #11746938 · source
3. Filed Mar 7, 2026MIFireBody & StructureElectrical SystemEngine

   I own a 2013 Ford Fusion SE with a 1.6L EcoBoost engine. Prior to the incident, the vehicle displayed a “Check Charging System” warning and the engine overheated. After parking the vehicle and shutting it off, a fire started under the hood in the engine compartment. The fire occurred shortly after the overheating warning and while the vehicle was not running. The fire appeared to originate in the engine bay area and caused significant damage. There were no prior accidents or…

   NHTSA complaint #11722738 · source
4. Filed Feb 10, 2026VAAirbagsElectrical SystemSteering

   The power steering module/rack, passenger side air bag Safety is a risk due to steering not working properly/ seat belt constantly locking Yes Yes others inspected Seat belt sensor has been on several months Service steering assist/Lane keep system malfunction service required and steering assist fault - all came on when it got cold and steering won’t work now

   NHTSA complaint #11717152 · source
5. Filed Nov 10, 2025MIElectrical SystemEngineSteering

   Unknown and it's whole electrical system is failing and constantly keeps shutting the car off saying no key detected and strands me more places than I can count it's stalled out in the middle of the road and said no key detected and I had to wait for it to basically let me start the car back up after like being shut off for 20 mins or if I unhooked the battery and hooked it back up then it would start and only go for a day or so and the heat only works if it's raining outside

   NHTSA complaint #11698539 · source
6. Filed Aug 25, 2025TNElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionWheels & Tires

   1. After vehicle is given gas it won’t crank. 2. Tire sensors won’t turn off. Even with brand new tires and mounts. 3. Random electrical malfunctions. (Flickering dash lights, delayed engine start after turning the key, light bouncing back and forth between gears, etc.)

   NHTSA complaint #11682758 · source
7. Filed Jul 7, 2025UTElectrical System

   The rear view camera of my Ford Fusion has started to sporadically function. It started out with an occasional blank screen showing, followed by a message that the camera is not available and to call the dealer. Over the past month or so (July 2025) it is erroring more than 50% of the time. I am afraid of backing up now as I'm so used to using the camera to properly make sure everything is clear behind me. I have already been in a near-miss situation because the camera was…

   NHTSA complaint #11671819 · source
8. Filed Jul 4, 2025OH1 injuredDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   The rear view camera will display a black screen or the image will be reversed causing confusion and dangerous reversal actions. Also the camera will go black in the middle of parking or not display at all. The transmission will slip without warning and the vehicle will have have to be shut down and restarted in order to drive correctly.

   NHTSA complaint #11671212 · source
9. Filed Jun 11, 2025202,000 miNJElectrical System

   Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 174,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 202,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11666315 · source
10. Filed Feb 14, 2025TXElectrical SystemSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

    Car will stahl and lock steering wheel when yielding into traffic or driving. The advance trak light along with auto hill assist will pop up on dashboard stating to repair the issue.

    NHTSA complaint #11642796 · source
11. Filed Nov 17, 2024NCElectrical SystemEngine

    Low coolant light keeps coming on. Overheat light then comes on causing car to go into limp mode and causing me to almost get hit. I have had this happen almost ten times now and all Ford can tell me is my warranty ran out and it will cost more than car is worth, which is true. Ford knew the problem with these cars and they can't help us now. I don't know what to do, everyone with a Ford eco is having same problems,we need help!

    NHTSA complaint #11625766 · source
12. Filed Aug 27, 2024NCElectrical SystemEngine

    Been getting a low coolant warning, coolant is not low ,is actually over limit. Car then says overheating service now,goes into limp mode. Engine light comes on. I cannot drive car until it shuts off, sit awhile and then go. Engine light on get a p1299 reading,have had that reading for years,they replaced motor while under warranty ,now four years later the exact same thing is happening and I have no warranty,I cannot pay for this . This is an Ecoboost 1.6 motor and needs…

    NHTSA complaint #11611137 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology