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2013 Ford Fusion Energi electrical system problems

160 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi cite electrical system, 9% of all 1,774 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
160
9% of all complaints
Crashes
6
Reported by owners
Fires
21
Reported by owners
Injuries
2
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the electrical system

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 174,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 202,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 11, 2025Electrical systemODI 11666315
“Car will stahl and lock steering wheel when yielding into traffic or driving. The advance trak light along with auto hill assist will pop up on dashboard stating to repair the issue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 14, 2025Steering, Power train, Electrical systemODI 11642796
“Low coolant light keeps coming on. Overheat light then comes on causing car to go into limp mode and causing me to almost get hit. I have had this happen almost ten times now and all Ford can tell me is my warranty ran out and it will cost more than car is worth, which is true. Ford knew the problem with these cars and they can't help us now. I don't know what to do, everyone with a Ford eco is having same problems,we need help!”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 17, 2024Electrical system, EngineODI 11625766
“Been getting a low coolant warning, coolant is not low ,is actually over limit. Car then says overheating service now,goes into limp mode. Engine light comes on. I cannot drive car until it shuts off, sit awhile and then go. Engine light on get a p1299 reading,have had that reading for years,they replaced motor while under warranty ,now four years later the exact same thing is happening and I have no warranty,I cannot pay for this . This is an Ecoboost 1.6 motor and needs recalling,I read where thousands of people are having the exact same problems,this is not new...Please help us people trying to help ourselves with the exact problems over and over again. The 2013 Ecoboost 1.6 has given me problems for years and it just now started again big time on Aug 12 2024.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 27, 2024Electrical system, EngineODI 11611137
“The backup camera fails to show an image from behind the car over 75% of the time. The display in the car is black upon putting the car in reverse, within about 2 seconds a message displays “rear view camera is unavailable. Please contact your dealership.” The collision sensors (rear cross traffic) also does not work when the camera is not working. Looking at multiple online sites, as well as a friend who has a similar model Fusion as I do, there are many many reports of this issue . My car is low mileage (63,141). Ford also has multiple recalls for this issue on other models and years, this car should be included in the recalls.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 29, 2024Electrical system, Back over preventionODI 11597740
“My car has been flashing a “Power Steering Assist Fault” message since I bought it. Lately, it’s been flashing the warning more frequently. I purchased the vehicle new”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 23, 2024Electrical systemODI 11590362

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Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.