general problems of the 2013 Ford Fusion - part 1

53 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2013 Ford Fusion. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Ford Fusion based on all problems reported for the 2013 Fusion.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2025

Right front wheel speed sensor replaced and problem continues due to pigtail coming from wiring harness that connects to top portion of wheel speed sensor water enters the connector and short circuits the abs system causing the car to disable abs,traction control and power steering all light illuminated as well.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2024

Single vehicle accident on 11/01/2024 wet rode came into curve hut brakes it sped up struck guardrail on rt side darted across road into a ditch ripped front bumper cover off the seatbelt didn’t catch or no air bags worked.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2024

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine, abs, air bags, pcm, and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The "engine coolant over temperature" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a coolant leak, but the contact was unaware of what needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign numbers: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recalls. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2023

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts). Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on two occasions. The vehicle was towed to the dealer on both occasions, and the dealer determined that rodents had consumed the electrical wiring, causing an electrical failure. The electrical wiring was replaced. The contact also stated that the transmission was slipping while driving. The contact stated that two engine cylinders had misfired, and the ignition coils and spark plugs were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, messages indicating that the coolant level was low, and that the vehicle was overheating were displayed, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle shuddered and lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where an unknown hose and the thermostat were replaced; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic, who referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking into the engine, causing the engine to overheat. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2023

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that on several occasions when the vehicle was started and the seat belt was connected, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt sensor needed to be replaced due to failure in detecting that the seat belt had been inserted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2023

The contact owned a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at approximately 30-40 mph, another vehicle driving in the opposite direction made an illegal turn. The contact's daughter depressed the brake pedal to avoid colliding with the other vehicle; however, the brakes failed to engage, and the contact's vehicle crashed into the other vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact's daughter suffered injuries to her head, neck, and back and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v162000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,363.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2023

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the passenger’s side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the passenger’s side seat belt sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts). The failure mileage was 110,000.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2022

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the rearview camera functionality was inoperable. The vehicle was diagnosed with rearview camera failure by the dealer; however, the contact was informed that the failure was a manufacturing failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2022

Air bags deploy out my passenger side seat. While I’m driving and allow driver side to emergency parking break keep coming on while. Driving. Check charging system.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2021

Car is totaled, yes its been confirmed by TN highway patrol, wrecker service who had to get down embankment to get the vehicle, insurance. It was totaled not one air bag deployed. It was a rainy night driving I-24 towards clarksville, im in the left lane, as im going around corner towards exit 8 , a vehicle cut in front of me, to avoid a rear end collision I quickly turned my wheel to the left , as I did that 70mph the water on the road took my front vehicle up and I went down the embankment hitting trees , rocks, etc. The entire car damaged all sides. No air bags deployed. I walked away with not a pain or scratch after plummeting 15ft or so down that sloped embankment. This happened on December 10, 2021. Over a year later on December 20, 2022 someone went down that same embankment not even a mile from where I went down that slope I was mile marker 7. 8. He went down that embankment a lil after exit 8 mile marker 8. 4 and he died.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2020

My airbag signal is on and I took my car to sheehy Ford in marlow heights, MD. They informed me that my airbag is malfunction on the passenger side and is not covered under the current recall from Ford. I do not understand how an airbag can malfunction without any damage to the front end of the car. I strongly feel that this safety measure should be addressed by Ford since they already have a recall of the same brand that is in my car.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2019

When in park or driving my door opens up. My door will not lock and it's not safe driving my vehicle . And it's airbag singal on the dashboard .

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/26/2019

Brakes are sliding, the panel lights turning on the transmission locking.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2018

Tamara recall check engine light remains on and car shutters sporadically.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2018

Takata recall.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2018

Takata recall - if they can still manufacture vehicles and install airbags, they should be able to put their energies into fixing an outstanding recall five years old.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2018

My car has 7 recalls doors bags seatbelts door locks not a safe car for me and family. The door would not close or close so I had to use the seat belt to hold close. Door.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

My airbag sine is on sine like one year.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2017

My 74yr old mom hit a 1 foot tall concrete barrier (picture attached) at a county rural recycling center resulting in all 4 airbags to deploy. Barrier isn't painted, no fence, no railing or pole to mark it. Minor damage (photo attached) to the auto, bosch recorder shows <15 mph (file too large to attach). Car is in a storage unit in iowa for evidence. Mom's prognosis was subdural hematoma, encephalopathy and uncal herniation resulting in her death (see attached). Medical examiner determined cause of death was the car accident. In addition to the issue with the airbags, my step-dad (84 years old) was in the passenger side and also was hit by airbags. While the airbags saved him, he was quite bruised/injured. Emergency response was not requested. We (my family) believe that considering the age of our parents and the fact my mom was hit in the side of the face - more caution (state law requiring medical attention) should be exerted by all police officers in this situation (police report attached). We take all kinds of precautions with kids on the sports fields, why not the elderly? my mom was obviously suffering from confusion and concussion. Tragically, we lost her to a safety feature. Uncomprehensible.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2017

Takata recall: we have received three recalls, 2014 (airbag), 2015 (door latch), and 2016 (seatbelt) which were told we are on a waiting list because our light wasn't on and they would call us when parts came in. Just received notification in mail about takata recall. Ford dealer never notified us and I want these fixed immediately.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2017

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the service engine light illuminated several times, the vehicle kept overheating and was slow to pick up speed as the failures progressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the computer needed to be replaced and recommended that the vehicle be towed to the dealer. The dealer (country Ford, 95 goodman rd e, southaven, ms 38671, (662) 349-4300) made no mention of NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling), so the contact was not told that the recall needed to be completed. The dealer replaced the computer and also had not said anything about NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v597000 (air bags and seat belts), 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 16v875000 (seat belts). In addition, the dealer made no mention of the manufacturer service campaign 15r01 for the eps motor bolts - regional and 14n02 for the extended warranty coverage for pcm re-programming in the event of abs vehicle speed signal related communication loss that disables obdii system monitors. Within three weeks of the dealers repair, the contact had turned on the heat, there was a strong odor coming from the vents, the vehicle started smoking under the hood and caught on fire. The fire company extinguished the flames and the vehicle was towed to the contacts residence by the insurance company who was to investigate the cause of the fire. The manufacturer was notified of the failures to determine if they could provide the recall repairs and investigate the cause of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Dyd.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v875000 (air bags, seat belts) and 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages). The parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/22/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v875000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2017

Takata recall. Can I get it fixed ? also something with my door.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/29/2016

Takata recall- I saw Ford Fusion on the recall list and I got a letter saying that I would be receiving $500 for my trouble with the recall. On the takata list for recipients of $500 I saw that my car should be recalled and I haven't received the letter from Ford yet. It's also not in your recall list. Also there is a seatbelt recall 11/30/16 and that is very dangerous to not to have a solution yet. Please help. It's recall # 16v875000 my VIN is 3fa6p0hr2dr306430. Thank you. I've been so scared to drive this car. I thought I wouldn't be on the list and 2 years later find out I am. Ford didn't even tell me. It's not even on your list. I found out from the lawsuit that I am a claimant also. I have 2 dangerous recalls. They should give me a new car.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2016

The contact owned a 2013 Ford Fusion. While driving approximately 10 mph, the front driver side of the contact's vehicle crashed into the side of another vehicle. The air bags deployed. When the air bag underneath the dashboard deployed, it caused the contact's foot to press down on the accelerator pedal, further injuring the contact. The air bags located in the steering wheel had a delayed response, which also caused further injury. The contact received injuries to the right ankle, right foot, as well as a fractured rib and right hand. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/11/2016

The airbag has busted around 90 days after accident on a city street when vehicle was hit by another vehicle.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v256000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2015

I was stopped at a red light on a city street and was hit in the rear by a car going very fast. I hit a car in front of me and my air bag deployed. A few seconds later my air bag burst into flames. I used my water bottle to put out the fire. I was dazed and hurt and if I was unconscious results would have been extreme.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2015

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts), 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages), and 16v875000 (seat belts). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Jim tidwell Ford in kennesaw, georgia stated that the parts were available and allowed the contact to make an appointment; however, the service manager stated that the recall had to be submitted to their recall department. It was determined that the parts were not available the day of the appointment. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v597000 (air bags) and 15v246000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Kc.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2015

I hit two vehicles and went a ditch head first and the air bag didn't go off. Now I get bad migraines.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2015

The contact owned a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts), 15v246000(latches/locks/linkages), and 15v250000 (steering). The contact was unable to receive the recall repairs due to the parts not being available for several months. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the contact lost consciousness and crashed into two vehicles and into a ditch. None of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained head and neck injuries and received medical treatment. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2015

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 15v250000 (steering); however, the mechanic noticed that the steering gear motor attachment bolts were missing. The contact was informed that the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The contact also received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts) and 15v246000 (latches, locks, linkages); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,800.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that they received NHTSA recall campaign number 14v579 (air bags, seats) in January 2015, however, the part to do the repair is not available. The contact felt the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle had not experienced the failure. Rl.



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