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Fusion Hybrid FWD

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Ford Fusion: best and worst years
2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid FWD

Closest available photo (2014 model year); you're viewing the 2013.

2014 photoMariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz)CC BY-SA 3.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
39 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
43 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
41 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$1,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
215 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Real-world MPG
40 mpg, reported by 104 driversabout 1 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
192 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
112 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,640 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
101 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
16 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
18
Owner complaints
1,941
Reported injuries
55
Theft rate
1.3 per 1,000 produced (CY 2013 federal data)

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STEERING16%
  • ENGINE15%
  • POWER TRAIN12%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7%
  • STRUCTURE7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 2,580 total.

Ford Fusion: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  • RQ22004opened Aug 8, 2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  • RQ19005opened Dec 19, 2019STRUCTURE:BODY

    Door Latch Failures

  • EA15002opened Feb 27, 2015STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    Door Latch Failure

  • PE13003opened Feb 21, 2013ENGINE

    Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

210 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Apr 29, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25H05 S1

    Harvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software Verification Harvest Program

  • Feb 24, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSSM 54601

    Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module (BCM). The Factory Keyless Entry Code application within the diagnostic scan tool will not provide an applica

  • Feb 17, 2026POWER TRAIN25B61

    Certain 2013-2014 Model Year Escape and 2013-2016 Fusion Vehicles Equipped with a 6F35 Transmission Shift Cable Bushing Inspection and Protective Service Cap Installation

  • Nov 19, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25H05

    This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected vehicles that are customer-owned. Ford is voluntarily conducting this program to evaluate the software currently installed on one or more electronic modules in the affected vehicles.

  • Oct 10, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERSSM 53040

    While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmis

  • Apr 24, 2024EQUIPMENTSSM 52476

    All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer

  • Jul 28, 2023AIR BAGS21B71 S3

    Certain 2013 Model Year Fusion Vehicles Driver Airbag Module Replacement REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT This program is being expanded to include VINs in the state of Texas in an effort to increase the number of parts returned for research.

  • Apr 4, 2023STRUCTURESSM 51536

    For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist. Swapping a module from a vehicle or ordering a module using a different vehicle/VIN can cause ineffective repai

  • and 202 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.