2013 Ford Fusion Steering Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are steering problems on the 2013 Ford Fusion?
389 owners have reported steering problems on the 2013 Ford Fusion, 22% of all complaints for this year and the 2nd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 43,000–106,000 miles. 3 recalls cover this area.
389 complaints 22% of all 2013 complaints 75,000 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 (293 of 389). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Steering complaints by the year the problem happened.
Steering complaints by Fusion year
Related recalls
Electric power assist system
Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts. 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.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle.
Recall 19V632000 · Aug 2019Corroded steering motor bolts can cause steering loss
Crash riskRoad salt and water can corrode the bolts holding the electric power steering motor, and the motor can come loose. That would cut power steering assist, making the wheel much harder to turn, especially at low speed, which raises the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as needed, or install a new steering gear if any bolts are broken or missing, at no cost to you.
Recall 15V250000 · Apr 2015Steering
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. This could result in impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Ford's recall number is 13S06.
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Other 2013 Ford Fusion problems
Common questions
What are common 2013 Ford Fusion steering problems?
Complaints most often name the rack and pinion, electric power assist system and power steering fluid.
At what mileage do 2013 Ford Fusion steering problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 43,000–106,000 miles. The middle value is about 75,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2013 Ford Fusion steering problems?
Yes: 19V632000, 15V250000, 13V232000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Fusion year has the most steering complaints?
The 2010 Fusion, with 1,662 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.