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2013 Ford Fusion brakes problems

The 2013 Ford Fusion has 71 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 3% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

71

Brakes complaints

3%

Share of year

9

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Fusion brakes complaints by model year556 complaints2006: 38 complaints2007: 150 complaints2008: 556 complaints2009: 536 complaints2010: 550 complaints2011: 195 complaints2012: 113 complaints2013: 71 complaints2014: 113 complaints2015: 126 complaints2016: 135 complaints2017: 102 complaints2018: 6 complaints2019: 6 complaints2020: 10 complaints
Fusion brakes complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

23V162000BrakesMarch 10, 2023 · 1,280,726 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Consequence

A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2013 Ford Fusion have?

NHTSA has 71 complaints about the 2013 Ford Fusion brakes — 3% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Ford Fusion brakes?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the brakes: 23V162000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.