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2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Engine complaints for the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 13% of all complaints filed for the year. No related recall is listed for this engine issue. Median mileage at failure was 26,750 miles, and two of the sample reports involved fire.

Engine complaints
17
13% of 126
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
26,750 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Sudden loss of power or stalling while driving, sometimes with a 'stop safely now' warning on the dash.
  • Unresponsive accelerator pedal that fails to engage even when floored, leaving the vehicle unable to accelerate.
  • Surging or hesitation during low-speed transitions between gas engine and electric motor, especially when the high-voltage battery is low.
  • Smoke or fire reported from under the hood, in one case with flames after the vehicle began smoking while driving.
  • Dashboard warning lights (check engine, low oil pressure, airbag) illuminating together with a temporary loss of power steering and brakes.

When 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 25, 2013, latest May 31, 2019.

2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2013Nov 2013Sep 2014Sep 2015Feb 2016Jul 2016Apr 2018May 2019
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to May 2019; peak Sep 2014 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Fusion Hybrid model year

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

  1. 201078 (15%)
  2. 201115 (11%)
  3. 20129 (9%)
  4. 201317 (13%)
  5. 201410 (15%)
  6. 20158 (17%)
  7. 201617 (32%)
  8. 20177 (10%)
  9. 20188 (14%)
  10. 20199 (26%)
  11. 20201 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid, which is 13% of the 126 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid engine problems?
No related recall is listed in the data for this engine issue.
At what mileage do 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid engine problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints was 26,750 miles.
Did the engine problems cause fires or crashes?
Sample complaints include 2 fires and 0 crashes and 0 injuries reported in connection with this issue.
How does 2013 compare to other Fusion Hybrid years for engine complaints?
The 2013 model's 17 engine complaints and 13% share are similar to 2010 (78 complaints, 15%) and lower than 2016 (17 complaints, 32% share).

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.