How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA lists 47 complaints in this category for the 2013 Fusion, which is 3% of the 1,791 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford Fusion suspension or wheels?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Fusion.

At what mileage do 2013 Fusion suspension problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 62,750 miles.

Did these suspension complaints lead to crashes or injuries?

Yes. NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 3 injuries linked to the 47 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Fusion.

How does the 2013 Fusion compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2013 Fusion had 47 complaints (3% share), lower than the 2010 model's 184 complaints (4% share) but similar in share to 2011, 2012, and 2016.

2013 Ford Fusion Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 47 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Ford Fusion, 3% of all complaints for that year, with 4 crashes and 3 injuries reported. There are no related recalls in this area, and median mileage at failure was 62,750.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 47; 3% of 1,791
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 62,750 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Front ball joints reportedly snap or fail, causing the wheel to drop or fully separate from the car at low speeds.
Owners describe tire sidewall blowouts on Michelin, Continental, and Goodyear tires, sometimes occurring multiple times within a few months of ownership.
Several owners report rear shocks going bad well before expected, with the rear end bouncing excessively on rough roads.
Multiple owners describe lug nuts becoming 'swollen' or damaged after dealer tire rotations, which they say could lead to wheel separation.

When 2013 Ford Fusion suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 26, 2013, latest Oct 2, 2025.

47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2013 to Oct 2025; peak Dec 2016 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Fusion model year

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

200620 (3%)
200738 (4%)
200812 (1%)
200919 (2%)
2010184 (4%)
201180 (3%)
201272 (3%)
201347 (3%)
201457 (4%)
201531 (3%)
201653 (3%)
201727 (2%)
201813 (3%)
20194 (1%)
20209 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Ford Fusion?: NHTSA lists 47 complaints in this category for the 2013 Fusion, which is 3% of the 1,791 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford Fusion suspension or wheels?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Fusion.
At what mileage do 2013 Fusion suspension problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 62,750 miles.
Did these suspension complaints lead to crashes or injuries?: Yes. NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 3 injuries linked to the 47 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Fusion.
How does the 2013 Fusion compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2013 Fusion had 47 complaints (3% share), lower than the 2010 model's 184 complaints (4% share) but similar in share to 2011, 2012, and 2016.