Is the 2013 Ford FUSION HYBRID reliable?

The 2013 Ford FUSION HYBRID has 174 complaints filed with NHTSA (2.0x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: TRANSMISSION problems.

What are common problems with the 2013 Ford FUSION HYBRID?

Top problems: TRANSMISSION (30 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (20 complaints, avg repair $500); STEERING (19 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2013 Ford FUSION HYBRID?

Yes, there are 1 recall(s): EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Contact any Ford dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Ford FUSION HYBRID?

The 2013 Ford FUSION HYBRID gets 41 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1171. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2013 Ford FUSION HYBRID?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2013 Ford FUSION HYBRID is approximately $1,390/year (sedan-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2013 Ford FUSION HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2013 Ford FUSION HYBRID has 174 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.0x the segment average of 89. The most common issue is transmission problems (17% of all complaints), specifically: approximately after 10 minutes of driving, the engine shut down and the electric motor got stuck at about half its power (according to the display on the dashboard). the front air bag malfunction light was on (this had happened 3 times before during the past two weeks), the "hill assist off" light t. There is 1 recall issued for this model year. ⚠️ 5 fire reports filed.

5 fire reports 1 crash report 1 injury

174

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

2.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

TRANSMISSION

30 complaints

17%

• APPROXIMATELY AFTER 10 MINUTES OF DRIVING, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND THE ELECTRIC MOTOR GOT STUCK AT ABOUT HALF ITS POWER (ACCORDING TO THE DISPLAY ON THE DASHBOARD). THE FRONT AIR BAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT WAS ON (THIS HAD HAPPENED 3 TIMES BEFORE DURING THE PAST TWO WEEKS), THE "HILL ASSIST OFF" LIGHT T
• I HAD DRIVEN ABOUT TWO BLOCKS FROM A PARKING LOT AND WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. AFTER THE LIGHT CHANGED, I STARTED ACROSS THE INTERSECTION AND ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (INCLUDING MOTOR DRIVE) SHUTDOWN HALFWAY ACROSS. MY IPOD 4S WAS CONNECTED TO THE MYFORD TOUCH SYSTEM VIA USB CABLE, AND IT SHOWED THE
• WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY, AND ODOMETER WAS AT 3400 MILES ;VEHICLE HAD NO POWER WHILE CLIMBING. DURING THE CLIMB, VEHICLE COULD NOT MAINTAIN 35 MPH. AFTER GETTING TO TOP OF HILL, VEHICLE DROVE FINE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. EVERY CLIMB AFTER THAT POINT, VEHICLE WOULD DECELERATE, AND ENGINE RPM'S WOUL

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“APPROXIMATELY AFTER 10 MINUTES OF DRIVING, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND THE ELECTRIC MOTOR GOT STUCK AT ABOUT HALF ITS POWER (ACCORDING TO THE DISPLAY ON THE DASHBOARD). THE FRONT AIR BAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT WAS ON (THIS HAD HAPPENED 3 TIMES BEFORE DURING THE PAST TWO WEEKS), THE "HILL ASSIST OFF" LIGHT T”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2013 Ford FUSION HYBRID

Based on 141 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 48K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 27K mi · 16 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 25K mi · 10 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

FUEL SYSTEM

In line with typicalmedian 21K mi · 7 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

In line with typicalmedian 33K mi · 6 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

AIR BAGS

In line with typicalmedian 23K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

LIGHTING

In line with typicalmedian 3K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (1)

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL10/09/2018

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.

Risk: An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S24.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2013 Ford FUSION HYBRID

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,171

Per month

$98

Per mile

9.8¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$1,117/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,231/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2013 Ford FUSION HYBRID

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,390

Full coverage / month

$116

Liability only / year

$574

vs US avg

-17%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.94x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1390

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Ford FUSION HYBRID Service Intervals

Oil change

8K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

8K mi

Brake fluid

36 months

Transmission fluid

30K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

100K mi

Cabin air filter

20K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

30K mi

IOLM (Intelligent Oil Life Monitor) may signal earlier. Older 5.4L Triton engines have specific service needs — check the manual.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Ford New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Ford. If you're buying a used 2013 FUSION HYBRID, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Ford dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 174 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: APPROXIMATELY AFTER 10 MINUTES OF DRIVING, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND THE ELECTRIC MOTOR GOT STUCK AT ABOUT HALF ITS POWER (ACCORDING TO THE DISPLAY ON THE DASHBOARD). THE FRONT AIR BAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT WAS ON (THIS HAD HAPPENED 3 TIMES BEFORE DURING THE PAST TWO WEEKS), THE "HILL ASSIST OFF" LIGHT T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: TRAVELING SOUTH AT ABOUT 8:30PM ON A DARK RAINY NIGHT MY WIFE COULD NOT SEE THE ROAD ADEQUATELY AND STRUCK A LANE DIVIDER BLOWING OUT BOTH FRONT AND REAR LEFT SIDE TIRES, DAMAGING THE FRONT RIM. LUCKILY SHE WAS NOT INJURED AS THERE WAS LIGHT TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY. AAA HAD TO HAUL THE VEHICLE HOME O
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: WHILE TRAVELING NORTH ON CA-2 NEAR SAN FERNANDO ROAD, THE STEERING STARTED TO FEEL WOBBLY. ABOUT 2 SECONDS LATER, THE COMPUTER SCREEN IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAYED AN ALERT SAYING TO SERVICE THE STEERING SOON; ABOUT 2 SECONDS AFTER THAT, IT SAID "STEERING LOSS - STOP SAFELY" ALONG WITH AN AUDI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SEATS/RESTRAINTS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:14V597000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Ford dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)