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2013 Ford Fusion vehicle speed control problems

52 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Fusion cite vehicle speed control, 3% of all 1,957 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
52
3% of all complaints
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
1
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the vehicle speed control

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“The vehicle goes into limp mode without warning no matter the speed. cylinder head temp sensor is not applicable on this 1.6 engine model. The coolant over temp light illuminates with or without the car running. coolant temperature sensor was replaced and indicates no faults to the obd. the coolant level and temperature is within spec.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 29, 2026Vehicle speed control, Unknown or other, EngineODI 11740876
“My transmission failed for the 2nd time, possibly due to the recall involving the bushings. My engine has oil leaking from the head gasket, I read it could be due to the coolant overheating and getting into the engine. My cruise control doesn't work, when i press lower speed it shifts higher and vice versa.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 13, 2026Power train, Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11710818
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as designed. The contact stated that occasionally the gear shifter could not be shifted to park(P). The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 105,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 11, 2023Power train, Vehicle speed controlODI 11521508
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle was slow to accelerate. The driver was able to pull over. The check engine warning light was flashing on and off. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the vehicle had experienced transmission failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the failure was like NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 6, 2023Power train, Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11505845
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the engine coolant low service required message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with needing a piston to be replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 24, 2021Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed controlODI 11418400
“SHIFTED GEAR TO PARK, ON THE DASHBOARD IT WAS STUCK IN NEUTRAL YET THE GEAR WAS IN PARK. COULD NOT MOVE THE SHIFT HANDLE, IT WAS LOCKED IN PLACE. TOWED CAR TO DEALERSHIP. THEY REPORTED THE BRUSHINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS ISSUE IS SIMILAR TO A RECALL PLACED ON OTHER FORD FUSIONS WITH THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL. THE RECALL # IS 19S16. FORD CORPORATION SAID THE RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO MY VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE EXACT SAME ISSUE THEY INITIATED A RECALL FOR THE OTHER FORD FUSIONS FROM TWO SPECIFIC PLANTS.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 29, 2020Power train, Vehicle speed controlODI 11342040

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