2013 FORD FUSION Suspension Problems

10 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspension Issues in the 2013 FORD FUSION

10 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FORD FUSION. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

10
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Suspension Complaints

#11691101 |
I have replaced my struts and shocks three times and I am still having trouble with my stability trac
#11505722 | Crash
While driving my vehicle into the garage, I placed the car into the P(park) gear and the car continued to roll. I had to hit the emergency break to stop the vehicle. The fuel line keeps cracking although it has been replaced multiple times causing gas to be leaking from the vehicle even after filling the car up.
#11194799 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE JERKED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE RESET. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE DETACHED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,973.
#11156488 |
VEHICLE WAS PARKED OFF ROAD ON A DIRT SLOPED PART OF LAND. BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED AND VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION WAS PLACED IN PARK, ALTHOUGH THE P INDICATOR ON THE DASH DID NOT ILLUMINATE. UPON RELEASING THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE SLOWLY BEGAN ROLLING IN REVERSE. I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL A AGAIN AND UPON LETTING GO THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. I ENGAGRED THE PARKING BRAKE IN WHICH THE VEHICLE STAYED IN PLACE. I TRIED TO START THE CAR, BUT ENGINE WOULD NOT TURNOVER. I POPPED THE HOOD TO LOOK FOR ANY PROBLEMS AND FOUND THE TRAMISSION LINKAGE COMPLETELY OFF TRAMISSION. I MANUALLY TURNED THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR ALL THE WAY FORDWARD TO PARK, RESULTING IN THE DASH P (PARK) ILLUMINATING. I THE SET THE LINKAGE BACK ON THE SELECTOR AND ZIPTIED THE LINKAGE AND SELECTOR TOGETHER TO MAKE IT HOME.
#11057045 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CV BOOTS AND AXLE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
#10933786 |
*CENTER SEAT BELT STICKS WHEN LEFT SIDE REAR SEAT IS DOWN AND WON'T MOVE BACK TO UP RIGHT POSITION WITH OUT REMOVING SEAT BELT BOLT UNDER REAR SEAT.*TRANSMISSION LEAKING FROM LEFT OUT PUT SEAL.*REAR SHOCKS LEAKING-NOTICE LACK OF CONTROL REAR OF CAR ROUGH ROADS. *TR
#10908699 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND LOST POWER WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AXLE INTO THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH WAS CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
#10659316 |
2013 FORD FUSION TITANIUM REAR SHOCKS ARE BAD AT 44,000 MILES. WHEN ROUGH ROAD IS HIT THE VEHICLE BECOMES UNSTABLE AND THE REAR END BOUNCES EXCESSIVELY. WHEN TRYING TO FIND REPLACEMENT OEM PARTS AT DEALERSHIP, THEY STATE THE PART IS BACKORDERED UNTIL AT LEAST DEC 23 2014. WHEN TRYING TO FIND AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENTS, THERE ARE NONE AVAILABLE FROM MAJOR MARKETERS. *TR
#10552838 |
VEHICLE DRIVER WAS DRIVING ON A PUBLIC ROAD APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES PER HOUR WHEN A THUD WAS HEARD AND THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WENT DOWN SIMILAR TO HAVING A FLAT TIRE. THE DRIVER STOPPED THE VEHICLE AS THE STEERING AND BRAKING WAS ADVERSELY AFFECTED. AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND SEEING WHAT HAPPENED THE DRIVER SAW THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS OUT OF ITS NORMAL CONFIGURATION WITH THE WHEEL AT APPROXIMATELY A 45 DEGREE ANGLE WITH THE TOP OF THE WHEEL POINTING INWARD TOWARD THE ENGINE AND THE BOTTOM OF THE WHEEL POINT OUTWARD TOWARD THE RIGHT. AFTER A TOW VEHICLE WAS CALLED AND PICKING UP THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT ALUMINUM LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE STRAIGHT ACROSS WHERE THE LOWER BALL JOINT WAS PRESSED INTO THE CONTROL ARM. THIS CAUSED RELEASE OF THE LOWER AXIS CONNECTION OF THE WHEEL SPINDLE AND...
#10541951 | Crash
MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A STREET. BALL JOINT SNAPPED LOOSE CAUSING CAR TO BOTTOM OUT. TOWED CAR TO DEALER AND THEY WANT TO MAKE AN EXCUSE SAYING THIS IS AN ACCIDENT AND WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER. NO ACCIDENT. JUST FAULTY PARTS. IT'S A SHAME. PROVIDED PICTURES TO PROVE NOT ACCIDENT..

Other 2013 FORD FUSION Problem Areas

Steering 376 complaints Engine 373 complaints Power Train 269 complaints Unknown Or Other 178 complaints Electrical System 154 complaints Structurebody 149 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 118 complaints Air Bags 100 complaints Seat Belts 98 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 69 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 52 complaints Service Brakes 50 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 38 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 33 complaints Exterior Lighting 28 complaints Wheels 28 complaints Seats 27 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 24 complaints Visibilitywiper 23 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 17 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 15 complaints Structurebodydoor 11 complaints Back Over Prevention 5 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 5 complaints Lane Departure Assist 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 5 complaints Tires 4 complaints Traction Control System 4 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 4 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Firerelated 2 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 2 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionscanister 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalbearingsbushings 2 complaints Steeringelectric Power Assist System 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking 1 complaint Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer 1 complaint Electrical Systemsoftware 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pumpcontroldrive Module 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalgears 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltspretensioner 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Steeringcritical Fasteners 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint
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