2013 Ford Fusion Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 141about this part
- Share
- 8%of 1,792 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 141 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Ford Fusion, 8% of the 1,792 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car shutters at an idol or slowly taking off where it shuts off.this has happened more then once and the scary thing is I've pulled out in a intersection and the car shuts off. I have to put it in park and restart it.it's happening more often now my engine light just came on after this happing for over a month now.”
NHTSA complaint #11174325, filed 2019-02, 69,000 miles“I was driving to work and I heard a loud sound follow by oil pressure lost I pull over at a gas station and notice that all my oil was poring out out my vehicle .I than car for a tow truck to have my vehicle towed ..why dis my vehicle do that.I did not make it to work ...I had to call off was not happy about it.this situation cost me my job due to car failure..it happened on city street leading to high way.”
NHTSA complaint #11376501, filed 2020-11, 162,345 miles“My car is around 86,000 miles and in the past month started to shut off after about a 30 minute drive. My Fusion makes a sound distinctive sound before this happens, somewhat loud and goes in and out. Engine completely seizes if I'm coming to a stop and I heard the sound. Car also has trouble starting after refueling.”
NHTSA complaint #11150072, filed 2018-11, 86,000 miles“The idle of my engine is rough and when at a low idle in traffic it feels like it's going to stall. Lately, my car completely stalled driving at low speed up a parking structure. It completely stalled again when pulling into my driveway. I took it in, but the mechanic couldn't find a sensor triggering the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11139585, filed 2018-10, 84,000 miles“I had my vehicle for 6 months within the 6 months I had the alternator, water pump, 2 coolant leaks fixed, spark plugs, driver seat, battery, timing belt, and now a undiagnosed problem that is taking 2 weeks and it is currently in the shop. These all happened when in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11330076, filed 2020-06, 86,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V227000May 31, 2013Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model…Covers: Ford Fusion 2013, Explorer 2013, Lincoln MKS 2013 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10169940Dec 11, 2019Some 2013-2015 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC with a 1.6L GTDI, 1.5L GTDI, or 2.0L GTDI may exhibit a lack of power, loss of power, or stall when placed in gear with DTCs P00C6, P0087…
- 10205010Mar 17, 20162.0L Ecoboost - Fuel odor
- 10075275Mar 17, 20162.0L ECOBOOST - FUEL ODOR ISSUE Some 2013-2016 Escape, 2015-2016 MKC vehicles built on or before 12/15/2015, 2013-2016 Fusion, MKZ, 2013-2015 Explorer, 2013-2014 Focus ST and…
- 10204987Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
- 10204986Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
- 10056931Jul 31, 2014Lincoln/ford: when doing maneuvers in parking lot, stopping, or idling, a noise like tapping, gurgle, or percolating can be heard coming from fuel tank area. Model 2013-14…
- 10053064Jun 4, 2013Lincoln/ford: on some vehicles, the fuel tank accepts only 38 to 45 liters (10 to 12 gallons) of fuel, with fuel gauge showing empty, and/or distance to empty 56 kilometers (35…
- 10053045Jun 3, 2013Ford/lincoln: some vehicles, when starting to add fuel, the fuel filler nozzle would shut off before 3.8l (1 gallon) has been added. Models 2013 fusion, mkz.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13 | 7% |
| 2019 | 17 | 5% |
| 2018 | 30 | 7% |
| 2017 | 37 | 3% |
| 2016 | 92 | 6% |
| 2015 | 67 | 7% |
| 2014 | 82 | 6% |
| 2013 | 141 | 8% |
| 2012 | 65 | 3% |
| 2011 | 236 | 8% |
| 2010 | 705 | 14% |
| 2009 | 12 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 18 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 2% |
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 complaintsAir bags
101 complaintsSeat belts
100 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
85 complaintsBrakes
73 complaintsEngine cooling
72 complaintsVehicle speed control
43 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford Fusion
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology