How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid, which is 19% of the 126 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid electrical system?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System component on the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid.

Did the electrical problems cause fires or crashes?

NHTSA data shows 3 fires reported among the electrical system complaints for this year, with 0 crashes and 0 injuries recorded.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid was 23,352 miles.

How does 2013 compare to other Fusion Hybrid years for electrical complaints?

The 2013 model's electrical complaints made up 19% of its total complaints, higher than 2010 (6%), 2011 (9%), and 2012 (14%), though lower than 2019 (23%) and 2020 (50%).

2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 19% of all 126 complaints filed for the year, including 3 fires. No related recall is listed for this component. Median mileage at failure was 23,352.

Electrical System complaints: 24; 19% of 126
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 23,353 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report smoke or fire coming from underneath the car or through interior panels while driving on the highway, sometimes with nearby drivers signaling the smoke or flames.
Some describe sudden loss of power or a full electrical system shutdown while driving in traffic, including the motor drive cutting out mid-intersection.
Several owners report the vehicle stalling or dropping speed unexpectedly, in one case tracked to a loose battery bolt connection.
Dashboard warning lights for the check engine, low oil pressure, and 'stop safely now' messages appeared together with loss of power steering and braking assist.
Some owners report dim or distorted headlight illumination and rear-view mirror light distortion, separate from a prior headlight-related recall.
One owner reported dashboard light issues that prevented the vehicle from starting, requiring two tows to the dealer.

When 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 30, 2013, latest Oct 30, 2025.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2013 to Oct 2025; peak Jun 2013 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Fusion Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201030 (6%)
201112 (9%)
201213 (14%)
201324 (19%)
201410 (15%)
20159 (20%)
20168 (15%)
201713 (19%)
201810 (17%)
20198 (23%)
20204 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid have?: NHTSA lists 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid, which is 19% of the 126 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid electrical system?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System component on the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid.
Did the electrical problems cause fires or crashes?: NHTSA data shows 3 fires reported among the electrical system complaints for this year, with 0 crashes and 0 injuries recorded.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid was 23,352 miles.
How does 2013 compare to other Fusion Hybrid years for electrical complaints?: The 2013 model's electrical complaints made up 19% of its total complaints, higher than 2010 (6%), 2011 (9%), and 2012 (14%), though lower than 2019 (23%) and 2020 (50%).