Automatic Transmission problems of the 2013 Ford Fusion

Three problems related to automatic transmission 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 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2022

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 mph, she began to slow for a traffic light when the vehicle stalled and would not start again. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was no transmission fluid left in the unit and that the transmission had to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2020

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated the vehicle began a jerking sensation while driving at various speeds and attempting to shift gears. The contact stated while attempting to drive 40 mph or faster, the vehicle stalled, jerked, and then stalled again. The service vehicle warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission and torque converter needed to be replaced. The dealer also stated the failure was wearing down the engine and would eventually need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall for the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/09/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. While driving, the vehicle jerked. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was an electrical failure and the transmission needed to be reset. In addition, the front lower control arms on both sides of the vehicle detached. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 124,973.




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