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2013 Ford Fusion Body and structure Problems

Complaints
164about this part
Share
9%of 1,792 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 164 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Ford Fusion, 9% of the 1,792 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“Front passenger door flew open while driving on a city street with my daughter in the front seat, she had to hold the door shut until I could pull over. I had it repaired last thursday and today (sunday), the sa.e thing happened to the rear passenger door! We found the recall online today when I entered my VIN. Nobody was hurt thankfully and the car was not damaged.”

NHTSA complaint #11228552, filed 2019-06, 101,000 miles

“The door latch on the drivers side door failed during operation and the door opened while underway. Taken to Ford to be fixed as I have seen other issues with the door latch failing on the same vehicle. Ford said this was not a recalled part. The door opened and would not latch shut again causing me to try use by belt as a strap to keep the door shut.”

NHTSA complaint #11154533, filed 2018-11, 64,000 miles

“My door wont latch and comes open when driving. It is a severe safety issue and needs to be fixed and I feel that the manufacturers should be held accountable. I was driving with someone when the door came open and when we tried shutting it we noticed it opens and just wont shut no matter what you do.”

NHTSA complaint #11322279, filed 2020-04, 138,000 miles

“Takata recall passenger door came open while driving home from work on 6/29/17. Door latch will not latch onto the frame of the vehicle while attempting to shut door. Current status of the situation is an appt with my local Ford dealership on 7/10/17. No recall on my VIN but there is a current recall on 2013-2014 Fusion models assemblied in mexico.”

NHTSA complaint #11002377, filed 2017-06, 3 miles

“Takata recall: we have received three recalls, 2014 (airbag), 2015 (door latch), and 2016 (seatbelt) which were told we are on a waiting list because our light wasn't on and they would call us when parts came in. Just received notification in mail about takata recall. Ford dealer never notified us and I want these fixed immediately.”

NHTSA complaint #11043077, filed 2017-11, 17,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202053%
201921%
201831%
201761%
2016503%
2015323%
2014746%
20131649%
2012994%
2011612%
2010872%
2009424%
2008826%
2007737%
20067410%

Other parts of the 2013 Ford Fusion

Steering
389 complaintsEngine
386 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
281 complaintsOther or unknown
190 complaintsElectrical system
160 complaintsFuel system
141 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 27, 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