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2013 Ford Fusion

19 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Fire risk Power train

A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 5,252 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V376000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Service brakes

A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,280,726 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V162000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction.

The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,925,968 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V413000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,147,323 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V331000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 116,160 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V632000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 259,182 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V362000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 504,182 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V471000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Power train

A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 5,361 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V169000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.

6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 208,584 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V209000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 191,432 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V210000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.

In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 603,392 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V875000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 487,301 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V250000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 Ford Fiestas manufactured from November 11, 2009, to May 31, 2013 and certain model year 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2012, to June 30, 2012.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 456,440 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V246000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 746,842 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V597000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.

The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 43,135 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V164000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 390,783 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V227000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

This could result in impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The steering gears may be missing an internal retaining clip. If the clip is missing, components inside the steering gear may become dislodged inside the gear assembly.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 20 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V232000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

If flammable engine fluids come in contact with the vehicle’s hot exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.

This is an update to a recently announced recall. Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through November 26, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines, as well as certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured from February 3, 2012, through November 29, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 80,057 vehicles affected Read campaign 12V551000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

An improperly cured projector coating will become hazy through operation, over time, reducing the brightness of the low-beam lamp.

" The affected vehicles may not have had the low beam headlamp projector coating properly cured during its manufacturing process.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 19,158 vehicles affected Read campaign 12V553000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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