2013 Ford Fusion Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,792 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 170,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2013 Ford Fusion, 0% of the 1,792 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 170,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Got in car to start and drive to work. Dashboard lit up with warnings on steering system failure, forward anticollision system failure and antiskid system failure. Vehicle has lost power steering and unable to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11374333, filed 2020-11, 170,000 miles“I was on the highway and a car came in front of me, When I tried to stop the brake was hard and wouldn’t stop! It veered me into the wall and totaled my car. My brakes stiffed up and didn’t stop which cause me to crash.”
NHTSA complaint #11688782, filed 2025-09“My Ford Fusion 2013 has been running smoothly until I parked today outside usps to mail a package but while trying to back up later , my steering wouldn't move . Engine light was on with steering assist fault note .”
NHTSA complaint #11398507, filed 2021-03“The engine makes a very loud ticking and whirring sound, there are also quite a few electrical components that will not communicate with the PCM causing errors on the vehicle code such as a switch component failure U2002-96 Battery voltage circuit below and above threshold U3003-16 and U3003-17, electric park break enable - Deactivated B1111-53. …”
NHTSA complaint #11571126, filed 2024-02Related service bulletins
- 10207907Feb 8, 2022This program is a proactive effort to gather parts for research. Ford is voluntarily conducting this program to replace certain airbag modules manufactured by Takata Corporation…
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9 | 5% |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% |
| 2017 | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 | 8 | 0% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 0% |
| 2013 | 5 | 0% |
| 2012 | 3 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 8 | 0% |
| 2009 | 3 | 0% |
| 2008 | 3 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford Fusion
389 complaintsEngine
386 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
281 complaintsOther or unknown
190 complaintsBody and structure
164 complaintsElectrical system
160 complaintsFuel system
141 complaintsAir bags
101 complaintsSeat belts
100 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
85 complaintsBrakes
73 complaintsEngine cooling
72 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford Fusion
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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