2013 Ford Fusion Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,792 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Ford Fusion, 2% of the 1,792 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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.
“Bolts keep coming out of my seat. While, driving and coming to a stop my seat pops and feels like it is going to come completely out. I have already had this problem fixed two times. The dealership is saying my car isn't under a recall for this issue. Also when I am stopped and begin to accelerate my seat does the exact same as when braking.”
NHTSA complaint #10908565, filed 2016-09, 48,000 miles“The dash lit up notifying of a parking brake error while driving. Got home, parked car, turned car off. Went inside for about two minutes. When came back outside, there was smoke rolling out of the window. Put fire out. After examining, the fire appeared to have started from something electrical in the center counsel on the right side. It caught the seat on fire, melted the counsel, and the roof. No smoking of any sort has been allowed in my car since I got it. It was stationary when the fire started, but it was immediately after being driven.”
NHTSA complaint #11373410, filed 2020-11, 176,000 miles“When the car was started it indicated a safety sensor wasn't working. Everything else seemed fine. While driving down the road the air/defrost system stopped working causing windows to fog, I also lost control over the volume and all of the console systems. Only 2 of the windows would go down. Before I was able to pull over (about 5 minutes) everything started working and at the same time while driving my electronic seat started moving forward. Finally stopping maybe in one of the pre-programed positions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10733743, filed 2015-07, 27,000 miles“The air bag light on the dash came on. I took it into the Ford dealership and they claimed that the wiring harness under the seat was crushed , supposedly by an empty jelly jar that was under neath the seat on the drivers side. I have the jelly jar and its not even broken . Ford claims its my fault and to get in touch withmy insurance company which I have but since the light (airbag ) light has come on, my seat doesn't work does not move back or forward and the light that tells if if the seat belt is fastened doesn't work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10837337, filed 2016-02, 33,112 miles“Hit deer going 45 miles an hour when he ran out in front of me. Vehicle check was deployed. Said airbag activated. Neither the airbag went off nor did the seat belt restraint tightened. Obtained 7000.00 in front end damage including radiator, hood fenders and pushed in driver door. Police officer checked the airbag for me and stated that I needed to let them know it should have deployed and did not. Had vehicle towed and called peck Ford. After 3 weeks in the auto repair stated they ran a check and it seemed the airbag was fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10706734, filed 2015-03, 27,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V164000Apr 2, 2014Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10…Covers: Ford Fusion 2013–2014, Escape 2013–2014, Lincoln MKZ 2013–2014 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10209209Mar 21, 2022This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC…
- 10199536Jul 22, 2021Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2021 F-Super…
- 10175895May 18, 2020Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2020 F-Super Duty…
- 10153931Dec 4, 2018Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2019 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 Edge/F150/MKC/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017 Super Duty, 2018-2019…
- 10057080Dec 1, 2014Ford: when moving power seats rearward or forward, grinding, squealing, binding and/or a popping noise is heard.
- 10053470Jun 13, 2013Lincoln/ford: the wrench light will illuminate with dtc p166a stored in powertrain control module (pcm), on some vehicles, or recall function for memory seat may be inoperative…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 | 8 | 0% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 0% |
| 2013 | 27 | 2% |
| 2012 | 11 | 0% |
| 2011 | 14 | 1% |
| 2010 | 34 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 9 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 1% |
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 30, 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