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2013 Ford Fusion Energi Electrical system Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
23%of 39 total for the year
Median mileage
51,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi, 23% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“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

“Car would not start with key in ignition; jumped 12v battery to take to dealer. 12v battery replaced 3/20/18 ($210). On 6/10/2018, again, car would not start. Was told by dealer they didn't know why new battery not working; replaced, 12v again ($0 under warranty). On 7/19/2018, again, vehicle not starting; absolutely no electronic display in dash, therefore, looks to be 12v battery problem, again. This vehicle appears to have a problem w/ ability to maintain 12v battery charged and system inoperable even after new battery replacement.”

NHTSA complaint #11112933, filed 2018-07, 63,264 miles

“Engine light went on. Brought car to Ford. Diagnostic testing showed problem to be w/ the fuel system. Since first noted back in october 2013, light would come on multiple times and associated w/ fueling the car w/ gas. Went on Ford's web forum site and have seen other 2013 fusion owners w/ the same problem. Ford stated they would change the entire fuel system if the light were to come on again. We will bring back the car to Ford next week for service to take care of the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10594632, filed 2014-05, 600 miles

“When you go to the car it is total dead, nothing works, can not lock doors. Wait 30 minutes to 2 hours and then when you ge in everthing works. At dealer for the 4th time never gives an error. Two times drove it in after it would not start they hooked it up but no code. Two times had it towed in. The last time car got to dealer still dead. When they started to work on it, it was ok. Again no error code. Ford dealer has the car (11 days so far) working with Ford can not find the problem. When this happens the car unlocks it self before it goes dead.”

NHTSA complaint #10608968, filed 2014-07, 2,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20203888%
201910284%
2018457%
2017842%
2016831%
20151043%
2014721%
2013923%

Other parts of the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi

Steering
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi

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.

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