2013 FORD FUSION Visibility Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 2013 FORD FUSION
2 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FORD FUSION. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. DURING WEATHER CHANGES, THE ELECTRONIC VENT FUNCTION FAILED TO WORK EACH YEAR. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED THE PIG WIRING, RESISTOR, AND BLOWER MOTOR FOUR TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE WINDSHIELD FAILED TO DEFROST, THE VENT CONTROLS FAILED TO FUNCTION FOR THE HEAT, AND THE CONTACT HAD A LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND ELECTRONIC FUNCTION TO WARM THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. *TT *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE TRAVELING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER NOTICED AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT TURNED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER AND SMOKE EMITTED INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SEE FLAMES FROM THE SIDE MIRROR. THE PASSENGER WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE DOOR JAMMED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. UPON LEAVING THE VEHICLE, IT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD WHERE IT WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V597000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS), 15V246000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES), 16V875000 (SEAT BELTS), AND 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). SANTA MONICA FORD...
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
Suspension
10 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
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