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2013 Ford Fusion fuel system problems

The 2013 Ford Fusion has 139 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

139

Fuel System complaints

6%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Related recalls

13V227000Fuel SystemMay 31, 2013 · 390,783 units

Defect

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Ford Fusion have?

NHTSA has 139 complaints about the 2013 Ford Fusion fuel system — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Ford Fusion fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 13V227000.

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.