2013 Ford Fusion Engine Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are engine problems on the 2013 Ford Fusion?
448 owners have reported engine problems on the 2013 Ford Fusion, 25% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 65,000–119,000 miles. 2 recalls cover this area.
448 complaints 25% of all 2013 complaints 90,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (332 of 448). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.
Engine complaints by Fusion year
Related recalls
Engine
Fire risk6L 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. If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge.
Recall 17V209000 · Mar 2017Engine
Fire risk6L engines, as well as certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured from February 3, 2012, through November 29, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. Coolant system leaks may cause the engines to overheat and leak flammable engine fluids. If flammable engine fluids come in contact with the vehicleÂ’s hot exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine for coolant system leaks and reprogram the vehicleÂ’s powertrain control module and instrument cluster with an updated calibration and overheat strategy software. There will be no charge to owners for this service.
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Other 2013 Ford Fusion problems
Common questions
What are common 2013 Ford Fusion engine problems?
Complaints most often name the crankcase (PCV) and cooling system.
At what mileage do 2013 Ford Fusion engine problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 65,000–119,000 miles. The middle value is about 90,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2013 Ford Fusion engine problems?
Yes: 17V209000, 12V551000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Fusion year has the most engine complaints?
The 2010 Fusion, with 793 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.