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Ford Fusion EnergiModel year report

2013 Ford Fusion Energi Problems

Compared with other Ford Fusion Energi years

Typical for this model

38/100 0.8× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
39filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
48,268miles, 34 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
38 mpgcombined (gas only), 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid FWD · 40 city / 36 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi. The part named most often is steering, with 10 complaints (26% of the total), followed by electrical system (9) and brakes (6). 34 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 48,268 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 45 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 19 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 4 Ford Fusion Energi model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 38 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Equipment (2), Seat belts (2), Air bags (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Steering: “I had just picked up my daughter after work and we started heading on down the road. Then as I was turning around this curve a loud noise happened and lost all the power steering in my car. I have never experienced anything like this in all the years of driving. Very dangerous and now the Ford dealership said that this is not a recall for my vehicle. I know there is recall for this exact issue so I want to protect anyone else who has my vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10701838, filed 2015-03, 57,486 miles

Electrical system: “The drivers side hood latch that has a micro switch to warn if the hood is open to safety latch. My issue is the warning will not shut off. Professionals checked it and cannot solve the problem. It seems to be related to a computer issue ? Car was and is is stationary.I read several others with this same problem and received some bad advice ,like cutting wires etc.”

NHTSA complaint #11048469, filed 2017-11, 79,000 miles

Brakes: “On numerous occasions, I have experienced a momentary loss of control of my car when braking. The car accelerates momentarily after the brakes engage and I have taken my foot off of the accelerator. This problem occurs when decelerating around a curve , driving downhill, or when decelerating over a bump or other area of raised pavement like my driveway. These instances have occurred on city streets, at speeds under 40 MPH. When it occurs it feels as if the car is accelerating. I would also describe the feeling as a surge, even though the car is braking, and should be slowing. …”

NHTSA complaint #11096454, filed 2018-05, 26,000 miles

Fuel system: “Stop safely now error. The drivetrain disengaged preventing drive or reverse from working. On 7/26/14 I drove 1 hour, parked, turned car off and removed the ignition key then the interior air conditioning blower/fan turned on full as if the defroster was on. The touch screen lcd remained on as well. Pressing the climate control buttons on either the lcd or the console had no affect. I inserted the key and started the car again several times without change. The interior air conditioner blower/fan continued to run. …”

NHTSA complaint #10617677, filed 2014-07, 10,800 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 34 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 26,000 and 63,264 miles.

12%0–1012%10–2526%25–5029%50–7512%75–1006%100–1503%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (34 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 48,268 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2014201520162017820188201920232024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Fusion Energi · sedan FWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 10.9% risk

Neighbouring years: 2014: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Ford Fusion Energi version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid FWD2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybridCVT403638 gas only—

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 45 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 45 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford Fusion Energi

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20204332,5000—4234 · FewerRising
201912236,0001—4265 · MoreRising
2018714,5000—42—Not enough data
20171917,5000—42—Rising
20162623,000053855 · TypicalRising
20152347,0001538—Stable
20143440,512053850 · TypicalFalling
20133948,268053838 · TypicalRising

All Ford Fusion Energi model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi have?

NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 10 complaints (26% of the total), followed by electrical system with 9.

Has the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi (Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid, 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid) at 38 mpg combined, 40 city and 36 highway when running on gasoline in hybrid mode. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi reported?

Among the 34 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 48,268 miles and the middle half falls between 26,000 and 63,264 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.