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2013 Ford Fusion Energi Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

50/100

#5 most-complained of 9 Fusion Energi years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi has 39 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 50 out of 100 — #5 highest of 9 Fusion Energi model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is steering (10 complaints, 26% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 death.

Complaints
39
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 1
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
38
40 city / 36 hwy

Top 2013 Ford Fusion Energi problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Steering10 (26%)
  2. Electrical System9 (23%)
  3. Brakes8 (21%)
  4. Other8 (21%)
  5. Fuel System6 (15%)
  6. Engine5 (13%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain5 (13%)
  8. Structure & Body3 (8%)
  9. Seat Belts2 (5%)
  10. Airbags1 (3%)
2013 Ford Fusion Energi complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2014Mar 2015Sep 2016Oct 2017Apr 2018Jan 2019Nov 2019
58 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to May 2024; peak Jul 2014 (4).

2013 Ford Fusion Energi recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2013 Ford Fusion Energi fuel economy and fuel cost

City
40 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
Combined
38 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,700
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular Gas and Electricity
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2013 compared with other Fusion Energi years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201220132014201520162017201820192020
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012No verdict040—
2013Caution5039038
2014Avoid7534038
2015Good3822138

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi ranks #5 of 9 among Fusion Energi model years (Complaint Index 50/100, verdict: Caution). It has 39 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi?
The most reported problem areas are steering (10 complaints), electrical system (9 complaints), and brakes (8 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 48,268 miles.
Does the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi?
EPA rates the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi at 38 MPG combined (40 city / 36 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.