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2013 Ford Fusion

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

20

20 current

Combined

8.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,573

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2026281 · manufacturer campaign 26S43

9 June 2026

Transport Canada lists: Focus 2015–2016 · Fusion 2013–2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 18S07 (Transport Canada recall no. 2018-129) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 1.0 L or 1.6 L engine and a manual transmission. On certain vehicles, repeated clutch slipping could cause the pressure plate to fracture. If this happens, transmission fluid could leak onto hot components in the engine compartment.

Why it matters

Oil that leaks onto hot components can create the risk of a fire. Additionally, an oil leak could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the system software to detect and prevent prolonged clutch slip.

446 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2023132 · manufacturer campaign 23S12

14 March 2023

Transport Canada lists: Fusion 2013–2018 · MKZ 2013–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front brake hoses could fail and cause a progressive brake fluid leak. If this happens, the driver may experience a change in brake pedal feel and travel. This can cause reduced braking. Note: A brake fluid leak would cause the brake warning light to turn on. This recall doesn't affect models with a Hybrid engine. Vehicles repaired under Ford warranty extension program 22N02 already have updated brake hoses, and don't require this repair.

Why it matters

Reduced braking can cause an extended stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the front brake hoses.

63,269 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2022311 · manufacturer campaign 22S43

13 June 2022

Transport Canada lists: C Max 2013–2018 · Edge 2015–2018 · Escape 2013–2019 · Fusion 2013–2016 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the shift cable may detach from the transmission. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission could be in a different gear than the gear shifter indicates. If a driver attempts to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in Park, and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could move suddenly.

Why it matters

Sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the transmission shifter cable bushing and install a protective service cap. Ford advises that you should apply the parking brake each time the vehicle is parked.

362,062 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2019431 · manufacturer campaign 19S26

27 August 2019

Transport Canada lists: Edge 2015–2016 · Fusion 2013–2016 · MKX 2016 · MKZ 2013–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. This recall applies to vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador).

Why it matters

A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to replace the bolts and apply a wax sealer. If one or more of the bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed.

9,906 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Other

Transport Canada recall 2019420

21 August 2019

Transport Canada lists: Rainier 2004–2007 · Terraza 2005–2007 · Escalade 2007–2018 · Equinox 2010–2017 · and 60 more

What is wrong

This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Why it matters

Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.

5,327 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanService Campaign Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2019226 · manufacturer campaign 19S16

15 May 2019

Transport Canada lists: Fusion 2013–2016

What is wrong

On certain cars equipped with a 2.5 litre engine, the shift cable may detach from the transmission. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission could be in a different gear than the gear shifter indicates. If a driver attempts to exit the car while the transmission is not in Park, and the parking brake is not applied, the car could move suddenly.

Why it matters

Sudden and unexpected movement of the car could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to replace the transmission shifter cable bushing and install a protective service cap. Ford advises that you should apply the parking brake each time the vehicle is parked.

10,282 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2018443 · manufacturer campaign 18S24

23 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: C Max 2013–2015 · Focus 2012–2015 · Fusion 2013–2015

What is wrong

Certain plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles were supplied with a 120V convenience charge cord that may be susceptible to overheating if there is a poor connection at the electrical outlet. This could result in increased cord temperatures, melting, and an increased risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the factory supplied 120V convenience cord with the latest version of the cord that includes thermal protection.

1,324 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2018379 · manufacturer campaign 18S20

17 July 2018

Transport Canada lists: Escape 2013–2014 · Fusion 2013–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the bushing that attaches the shift cable to the transmission may degrade over time and could detach. This could allow the transmission to be in a gear state different than the gear shift position selected by the driver. This condition could also allow the driver to move the shifter to Park and remove the ignition key while the transmission gear may not be in Park. If the parking brake is not applied, this could result in unintended vehicle movement, which would increase the risk of crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing.

36,887 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2018129 · manufacturer campaign 18S07

14 March 2018

Transport Canada lists: Focus 2015–2016 · Fusion 2013–2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with 1.0L GTDI or 1.6L GTDI engines and manual transmissions, repeated high energy clutch slip can lead to premature clutch lining wear, reducing the mechanical properties of pressure plate material. Prolonged use, with a slipping clutch, could result in pressure plate fracture, which could cause breach of the clutch cover and transmission housing, potentially leading to a transmission fluid leak. A transmission fluid leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could increase the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will evaluate the clutch for wear and replace as needed and will install updated software that will detect and prevent prolonged clutch slip. For the Fusion model, dealers will replace the clutch assembly.

513 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2017184 · manufacturer campaign 17S09

29 March 2017

Transport Canada lists: Escape 2014 · Fiesta 2014 · Fusion 2013–2014 · Transit 2014–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines, low coolant level could lead to localized overheating of the cylinder head, which could cause a fire. This could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a coolant level sensor and supporting hardware and software. Note: Until repair parts are available, owners should regularly check engine coolant level and top up as necessary. Also note for Fiesta, only the ST model vehicles are affected.

21,854 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2017183 · manufacturer campaign 15S16-1

29 March 2017

Transport Canada lists: Fiesta 2014 · Fusion 2013–2014 · MKZ 2013–2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the door latches may have a broken pawl spring tab. This could result in the door not latching correctly. As a result, doors which appear to be latched could unlatch while driving. This could increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant seated next to the door, or result in damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace all four door latches with a more robust part. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2015-175.

10,996 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2016601 · manufacturer campaign 16S42

1 December 2016

Transport Canada lists: Fusion 2013–2016 · MKZ 2013–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, deployment of the driver or front passenger seatbelt pretensioner in a crash may generate internal pretensioner temperatures that can degrade the tensile strength of the outboard seat belt anchor cable. This could result in the seat belt not adequately restraining the seat occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will apply a coating to protect the pretensioner's cables.

34,417 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2015177 · manufacturer campaign 15S14

28 April 2015

Transport Canada lists: Edge 2015 · Fusion 2013–2015 · MKZ 2013–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles registered and operated in areas where road salt is used on the roadways during winter months for extended time periods (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland-Labrador), corrosion may occur at the steering gear motor attachment bolts. Steering gear motor detachment from the gear housing could result in sudden loss of steering power assist. This would cause the Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control malfunction indicator lamps to illuminate. A vehicle experiencing a loss of steering power assist would revert to a manual steering mode which would require greater driver effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. A loss of steering power assist could ultimately result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor attachment bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolds are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle.

31,193 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2015175 · manufacturer campaign 15S16

24 April 2015

Transport Canada lists: Fiesta 2011–2014 · Fusion 2013 · MKZ 2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the door latches may have a broken pawl spring tab. This could result in the door not latching correctly. As a result, doors which appear to be latched could unlatch while driving. This could increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant seated next to the door, or result in damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace all four door latches with a more robust part.

50,681 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2014427 · manufacturer campaign 14S21

30 September 2014

Transport Canada lists: C Max 2013–2014 · Escape 2013–2014 · Fusion 2013–2014 · MKZ 2013–2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, sealant applied to the restraints control module could fail, allowing moisture to enter the module circuit board. This could cause corrosion to form, which will illuminate the airbag warning light and could affect restraint system function, potentially disabling airbags or other safety systems. This could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants in a crash where airbag deployment is warranted.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the restraints control module.

82,962 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2014109 · manufacturer campaign 14C03

2 April 2014

Transport Canada lists: C Max 2013 · Escape 2013 · Fusion 2013 · MKZ 2013

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 207 – Anchorage of Seats. The front driver and passenger seatback recliner mechanism may separate from the seatback frame due to improper welding. If this were to occur, the seatback could become noisy, loose or begin leaning and could fail to meet the strength requirements of the standard. This could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the seatback assemblies.

4,744 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2013188 · manufacturer campaign 13S06

29 May 2013

Transport Canada lists: Fusion 2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the steering gear may have been assembled incorrectly and could fail. If this occurs, the driver may suddenly lose the ability to steer the vehicle, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly.

30 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2013186 · manufacturer campaign 13S04

29 May 2013

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2013 · Flex 2013 · Fusion 2013 · Police 2013 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack which could allow fuel to leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module.

23,612 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2012399 · manufacturer campaign 12S41

30 November 2012

Transport Canada lists: Escape 2013 · Fusion 2013

What is wrong

Certain vehicles equipped with 1.6L engines may experience a fire originating in the engine compartment, while the engine is running, caused by the engine overheating that results in flammable fluid leaks coming into contact with the hot exhaust system. This could result in property damage and/or injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module and the Instrument Panel Cluster module to improve the system’s ability to detect and mitigate an overheating condition. Dealers will also inspect for coolant leaks and make any necessary corrections.

10,650 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2012397 · manufacturer campaign 12C27

28 November 2012

Transport Canada lists: Fusion 2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the headlamp low beam projector coating may not have properly cured during the manufacturing process. Over time, this could cause the coating to become hazy, reducing the brightness of the low beam lamps. Dim headlamps may result in reduced illumination of the roadway and its users, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies.

1,098 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 67% of 161 2013 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
191 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2013 Ford Fusion have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 20 recalls on record for the 2013 Ford Fusion. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2013 Ford Fusion get?
NRCan rates the 2013 Ford Fusion at 8.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 191 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 8 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2013 Ford Fusion for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,573 in fuel, producing roughly 3,835 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.