2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 15%of 126 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 15% of the 126 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid steering wheel was loose and felt like it was about to come off while driving. The steering wheel would wobble side to side and was not secure. This happened while driving on the expressway. I took my vehicle to a Ford dealer in west palm beach, florida. I learned that Ford had recently issued a recall (Ford ref # 18s08) for 2014-2018 Ford fusion loose steering wheels. My 2013 fusion has exactly the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11111990, filed 2018-07, 92,000 miles“We are experiencing a loss of power steering at times. The other day in a turn the power steering lost power, and was very hard to come out of a turn, when not being ready for this to happen. Was a very dangerous situation. I have called two different Ford dealers and they boyh say that there are no power steering. Issues. I know that is not true. My car may not be within the affected VIN # group, but this is a dangerous issue. Especially with a kid driving the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10983120, filed 2017-05, 45,000 miles“The power assist completely failed on my vehicle while driving resulting in a total loss of steering control causing the possibility of a serious accident as I was driving on a major interstate highway. There was a recall on 2011 and 2012 Ford fusions for the same problem. I have contacted Ford about the problem sending them a letter of what occurred and a copy of the invoice. My wife and I had to have the vehicle towed to a dealership in tennessee, rent a car and stay in a hotel for two nights while the car was being repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11083561, filed 2018-04, 87,000 miles“On two occasions after starting the car electronics on steering wheel and console failed to work! No blinkers, to cruise control, no console control. One time speedometer didn't work. Error box appears in left computer screen and does not go away after pressing ok button. I was able to reset system by turning high beam forward twice than backwards once. I believe the turn signal stock is faulty. I was on the highway one time when I discovered the blinkers where not working. Could of caused a accident! Only have 40,000 miles on car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11102903, filed 2018-06, 45,000 miles“I was backing out of my garage at home and as soon as I put the car in drive and started to turn the wheel, I heard a loud clunk. The steering wheel locked and the car would not steer. It was completely locked. When I tried to force the wheel I heard a massive grinding sound but the car still wouldn't steer. I called roadside assistance and they flat-bedded the car to my local Ford dealer. My car has never been in an accident and has been driven responsively. I can't believe the steering would break like this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10712057, filed 2015-04, 45,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10204994Mar 1, 2016Online automotive service information system for March 2016
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 13% |
| 2019 | 5 | 14% |
| 2018 | 7 | 12% |
| 2017 | 13 | 19% |
| 2016 | 5 | 9% |
| 2015 | 15 | 33% |
| 2014 | 14 | 22% |
| 2013 | 19 | 15% |
| 2012 | 36 | 38% |
| 2011 | 43 | 33% |
| 2010 | 138 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid
30 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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