Engine Cooling System problems of the 2013 Ford Fusion

27 problems related to engine cooling system 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 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2021

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while her daughter was driving approximately 35 mph, the "check engine" warning light illuminated. The contact's daughter reported that the temperature gauge was showing a high engine temperature. The contact's daughter safely pulled over. The contact said that there was white steam coming from under the hood. The contact stated that her husband picked up the vehicle with a vehicle trailer and towed the vehicle back to the residence. The contact later drove the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with an engine coolant leak. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2020

Tl- the contact owned a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while approaching a stop sign, when she saw noticed smoke exiting the front hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to exit the vehicle with her son and stated saw fire under the hood and starting to move to the rear of the vehicle. The contact and her son did not sustain any injuries or seek medical attention. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police and fire report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The fire department deemed the vehicle was loss. The vehicle was towed to junkyard. The contact called local dealer crossroads Ford Lincoln of lumberton ( 5045 dawn dr, lumberton, nc 28358;(910) 738-6281) and was made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling) and was informed by the manufacture her VIN was included to recall. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000. Dp.

3 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still at a traffic light, when depressing the accelerator pedal and saw smoke exiting from the hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he parked at a near parking lot, then depress button to open the hood and saw fire exiting the hood. The contact called the fire department to extinguish the fire. The police was contact but not reports were filed. The contact stated no one was injured or seek medical attention. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to impound lot. . A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The contact VIN was associated to NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 104,000. Dp.

4 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2019

Tl the contact owned a 2013 Ford Fusion. While driving, the contact noticed smoke under the hood, which started out light colored and then became very dark. The contact noticed flames under the hood and quickly coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact exited the vehicle as it burst into flames and burned to the ground. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was still at the scene. The contact called world Ford pensacola (6397 pensacola blvd, pensacola, FL 32505, (850) 476-9050) and was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer stated that an appointment would be scheduled and they would call her back; however, they never did. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: cas24690899. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

5 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine and low coolant indicators illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle home and it was later towed to an independent mechanic who replaced an unknown sensor. The contact later found out that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was not contacted. The contact called the manufacturer who confirmed the recall and informed the contact to send them the repair receipt. The contact sent the receipt and received reimbursement. A week ago, the check engine indicator illuminated again. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and transferred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

6 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2019

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. While driving approximately 65 mph, the message center displayed "coolant level low". The contact added coolant and continued driving. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was evaluated and repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling) in November of 2018 by kerry Ford (155 w kemper rd, cincinnati, OH 45246) where it was diagnosed that the cylinder head may have failed and the vehicle needed a new engine at the contact's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.

7 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact drove to malloy Ford of charlottesville (2070 seminole trail, charlottesville, va 22901, 434-977-7960) and had the recall repair performed. Afterwards, while driving 35 mph, the vehicle's extreme heat warning indicator began to flash and made beeping sounds. Simultaneously, the vehicle began to lose power. The contact pulled off to the side of the road and shut off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cooling valve and sensor were defective. The contact paid to have the vehicle repaired. After the vehicle was repaired, the contact continued to experience the same failure on multiple occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and agreed to pay 50% towards the cost of a new motor. The contact was also informed that they could not guarantee that the failure would not recur despite having a new motor. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

8 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to Ford of columbia (115 s james campbell blvd, columbia, TN 38401) where it was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). After the repair, the vehicle would randomly shut off while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who indicated that, due to the recall remedy, the engine would automatically shut off when overheating. The contact was also informed that due to the overheating, the engine cracked and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: cas-25222543, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 146,000.

9 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to ganley Ford (2835 barber rd, norton, OH 44203) where it was diagnosed that the leverage was fractured and needed to be repaired before the recall repair could be completed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

10 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the front and rear passenger doors would not open from outside of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was not contacted; however, the recall notice instructed owners to schedule an appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

11 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2018

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. When placing the key in the ignition, the service engine indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who referred the contact to south bay Ford (5100 w rosecrans Ave, hawthorne, CA 90250, (310) 584-7641). The dealer informed the contact of the diagnostic fees; therefore, the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that two other unknown dealers were contacted and advised the contact to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000: (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 59,000.

12 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving, the engine temperature warning light illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle the vehicle to the shoulder and the vehicle caught fire. The fire originated from the engine compartment. The fire was put out by the fire department. A police and fire report was filed. There were no injuries sustained and no medical attention needed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed a total loss. The vehicle was under recall number 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling), however the contact was never notified of the recall. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000. Hk.

13 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2018

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that when cruise control is engaged at 60 mph or higher, a wrench warning indicator illuminates and the vehicle looses power. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number; 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle has the same symptoms after the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. Jc.

14 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact was not experiencing any failures before the recall was repaired for NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling) recall concerning the coolant level sensor. The contact was uncertain if the recall repair caused additional failures and was uncertain if the remedy was correctly provided for the manufacturer recall. In addition, the contact was included in an extended warranty campaign number 14n02 concerning the pcm reprograming in the event of abs vehicle speed signal related communication loss that disables obdii system monitors. The dealer hollingsworth richards Ford (7787 florida blvd, baton rouge, la 70806, (225) 927-5555) was informed that shortly after the repair the warning light illuminated for the coolant temperature being high, the vehicle failed to go over 5 mph, the vehicle was turned off and back on but failed to pick up speed. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer for further testing, the vehicle had been at the dealers for longer than a week and the manufacturer stated that they would follow up within 2 days to determine if they may be able to diagnose the failures to provide a remedy to the dealer. The contact was still waiting for a response. The failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

15 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 02/21/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Hagerstown Ford (1714 massey blvd, hagerstown, MD) confirmed that the part was not available for the recall remedy due to the software not being a valid remedy for the Ford Fusion models. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

16 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2018

Tl the contact owned a 2013 Ford Fusion. While driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate over 70 mph. In addition, there was white and gray smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and observed flames. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries. The contact called boggus Ford at 956-686-7411 to speak with a manager and was informed to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was included in three open recalls. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was unknown.

17 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling); 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. Autofair Ford in haverhill, massachusetts was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

18 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2018

Tl the contact owned a 2013 Ford Fusion. While driving 5 mph, smoke appeared under the hood of the vehicle. The contact exited before the entire vehicle caught fire. It was unknown if a police report was filed; however, there was a police officer present on the scene. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. Stamford Ford in stamford, connecticut was made aware of the fire. The manufacturer was made aware of the fire and provided the contact with case number: 140-11789. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17s09000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

19 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 11/30/2017

The contact owned a 2013 Ford Fusion. While idling at a red light, the contact noticed black smoke coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection of the engine compartment, the contact noticed flames. The battery warning indicator illuminated. The fire department was contacted and the flames were extinguished. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. Holman Ford Lincoln maple shade (571 NJ-38 maple shade, township, NJ) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that his insurance company would have to contact them in order to be subjugated. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

20 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 10/13/2017

Tl the contact owned a 2013 Ford Fusion. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the overheat warning indicator illuminated and noticed smoke underneath the hood. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and burst into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. A police and a fire report were filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed a total loss. The dealer (pennyrile Ford, 5505 fort campbell blvd, hopkinsville, ky 42240) was contacted and stated that they repaired the overheating failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 120,000.

21 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable due to overheating and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to phil long Ford of motor city (1212 motor city dr, colorado springs, CO), but the failure could not be replicated. Barbee freeway Ford (4471 e evans Ave, denver, CO) was also contacted, but the failure could not be replicated. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The vehicle was finally taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission and engine would have to be replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.

22 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact called town and country Ford (6015 preston hwy, louisville, ky 40219) and was informed that the part to do the repair would not be available for two weeks. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the parts were being made. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

23 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (parkway Ford, 2104 peters creek pkwy, winston-salem, nc 27127, (877) 836-4271) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The interim notice indicated that the second letter would be sent in 2017 with no specified date. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

24 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Byerly Ford (4041 dixie hwy, louisville, ky) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

25 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17s09000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Laird noller Ford of topeka in topeka, kansas was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

26 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2016

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. While driving approximately 65 mph, the engine coolant warning indicator illuminated without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a crack in the cylinder. The engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously remedied per NHTSA campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

27 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2014

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle decelerated and the temperature warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the temperature gauge was at the maximum high. The contact was not included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,755.



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