2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid has 126 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 60, ranking 5th worst out of 11 model years, with a Caution verdict. Top problems are transmission/powertrain (24%) and electrical system (19%), including reports of smoke and fire.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 60/100
- #5 of 11 Fusion Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 126
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 41
- 43 city / 39 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain30 (24%)
- Electrical System24 (19%)
- Steering19 (15%)
- Engine17 (13%)
- Structure & Body17 (13%)
- Brakes16 (13%)
- Seat Belts11 (9%)
- Airbags10 (8%)
- Other10 (8%)
- Fuel System9 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Electrical system components have smoked or caught fire while driving on the highway, sometimes prompting other drivers to signal a warning.
- Brakes have caused a momentary loss of control feeling for a few seconds before the car comes to a stop.
- The engine has caught fire under the hood after the driver noticed smoke while driving.
- Airbag warning lights and hill-assist alerts have come on together with a sudden loss of engine power and reduced electric motor output.
- Steering has felt wobbly followed by an on-screen warning to stop safely due to steering loss.
- The instrument cluster has shown an unexpected system reboot with all electrical systems, including motor drive, shutting down while crossing an intersection.
2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V592000Sep 10, 2018Other49,197 vehicles
Equipment:electrical
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.
Risk: An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S24.
2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 43 MPG
- Highway
- 39 MPG
- Combined
- 41 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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 Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Fusion Hybrid has a complaint index of 60 and ranks 5th worst among 11 model years, earning a Caution verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
- NHTSA data shows transmission and powertrain issues made up 24% of complaints and electrical system issues made up 19%, with some electrical complaints involving fire.
- Does the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall for the 2013 Fusion Hybrid, covering the 120V convenience charge cord supplied with the vehicle; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Ford Fusion Hybrid should I avoid?
- Among Fusion Hybrid years, 2010 and 2011 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 100 and 90, while 2013 is rated Caution with an index of 60.
- Which Ford Fusion Hybrid years are rated best?
- NHTSA complaint data gives the 2014, 2016, and 2020 model years Best verdicts, with complaint indexes of 20, 10, and 0 respectively, all lower than the 2013 model's index of 60.