Three problems related to radiator 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.
Car continues to lose coolant and overheat. It has been in and out of the shop for 6 months with no luck on a solution. Two different shops have said the radiator and thermostat is fine. We thought we had it fixed this last time in the shop, the seal in the reservoir tank had an air bubble in it, but 6 days into having it home the coolant level light came in once again. I am at a lost and out of funds to continue to put it in the shop. The issue always happens when in motion, will get an overheating warning and temperature will go from normal to overheated within sexonds and car will go into limp mode.
While driving on 95 north from us 100 to palm coast parkway I started to smell coolant in the car started to overheat. The engine shut off I put it in neutral and coast until he came to a stop. Upon opening the hood I saw a 2 to 3 inch hole in the side of the hose going from the radiator to the engine.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. While driving, the vehicle stalled. The contact parked the vehicle and noticed anti-freeze and oil had leaked onto the ground. The contact's daughter informed her of NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was towed to north gate Ford (8940 colerain Ave, cincinnati, OH 45251) and then towed to woody sander Ford (235 w mitchell Ave, cincinnati, OH 45232, (513) 541-5586) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. While driving, the contact heard the radiator boiling and a popping sound. The contact stated that the radiator overheated and the vehicle stalled. As a result, the power steering became difficult to maneuver. The contact was informed that the steering was designed to shut down to prevent engine failure. The coolant system and engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was then taken back to woody sander Ford where the dealer stated that no recalls were associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.