Component Record

Ford Fusion 2013 Engine Problems

458 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2013 Ford Fusion - 26% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage458 complaints

458 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

12V551000Reported December 3, 2012 - 80,057 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 3, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 80,057 vehicles across all affected models.

17V209000Reported March 27, 2017 - 208,584 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on March 27, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 208,584 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Steering390 Power Train284 Unknown Or Other186 Vehicle Structure163 Electrical System160 Fuel and Propulsion System141

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.