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2013 Ford Fusion repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 339 repairs.
2013 Ford Fusion transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (3%)
< $100 (87%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Ford Fusion
Engine not specified
| 8000 mi | Slips between 1st and 2nd gear, Left it at dealer for a few days and If the computer does not give error code or check engine light they cannot do anything about it. It is obvious that it slips and sounds different between 1st and 2nd gear. |
2013 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 22300 mi | Half shaft TSB |
| 43000 mi | Transmission was shifting hard between 1st and 2nd gear when the outside temp was below 50 degrees. After analyzing the problem the tech determined that transmission needed to be rebuilt. During the tear down a manufacturing issue was discovered in the case. The repair was covered under the power train and extended warranty I have the the vehicle. |
| 20460 mi | Replaced defective part |
| 42700 mi | Clicking noise from front left while turning. Dealer diagnosed as differential problem. Differential replaced, but problem returned within a day of picking up the car. |
| 44000 mi | Clicking noise remained after differential replacement. Dealer found TSB for CV axle replacement. Driver side CV axle replaced. |
| 7000 mi | Transmission valve malformed and popping when put into reverse. |
| 7000 mi | Clicking noise when putting into drive. Replaced thrust washers in transmission. There was a TSB for this repair |
| 13800 mi | would get stuck in 2nd gear. 2-3 shift hard. |
| 9000 mi | when shifting from forward to reverse (or vice versa), clack or click sound from front wheels. Sounds similar to pads sliding around in caliper, but is NOT that. Found TSB 13-5-24 on blue oval forum. Needs thrust washers on half shafts. |
| 25000 mi | There is a "squish, squish, squish" rhythmic noise coming from the drivers side, noticeable coasting at 10mph with the window down. Sounds like is coming from driver front wheel. |
| 34300 mi | rhythmic noise from drivers side still there |
| 12000 mi | TSB performed for CV click with thrust washer. Took dealer "forever" to source parts on common repair. |
2013 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 26000 mi | repaired oil leak on axle boot |
| 40000 mi | Transmission shifts harshly, most noticeable in the 2->3 shift. The transmission learning memory was reset. The harsh shifting was lessened, but not removed, for a while but seems to be returning. |
| 40400 mi US $106 |
Leaking Seal in PTU Seal Replacement in PTU - covered by maintenance agreeement - $100 deductible + tax |
2013 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 125000 mi US $4000 |
The whole transmission had to be replaced at a cost of $4000. This apparently is a very common problem with these cars but Ford refuses to issue any kind of recall or warning to have the system checked, flushed, and refilled. |
| 50000 mi | Replace control and solenoid assemblies |
| 26000 mi | The car went into sort of limp mode and I was not able to accelerate over 2000 rpm. A wrench symbol popped up on my dash which indicates transmission issues but goes away when I turn off the car. |
| 21080 mi | Transmission software updated |
| 42500 mi US $680 |
leaking seal on the drive shaft exiting the transmission |
2013 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 58000 mi | Manual transmission output seal leak. Part backordered hence 4 days stay at dealership. |
2013 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 37300 mi | When car is cold, car shifts hard from 4 to 5 |
| 44000 mi | Reported problem in April 2014 continued....When cold, car would jerk when shifting 4 to 5th...Vista Ford of Oxnard took tranny out and replaced a solenoid assembly...Was a Technical Service Bulletin...... |
| 44000 mi | Problem still present even after Fourth of July repair..Vista Ford of Oxnard rebuilt tranny, meaning replaced valve body and clutches and flushed cooler lines due to debris..... |
2013 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD
| 17000 mi | Hill-holder not functioning. I suspected that it was accidentally disconnected internally as a result of a prior repair. I was right. Dealer connected the wires and reassembled the center console and this fixed the problem. |
| 75380 mi US $1500 |
CV axle and repair transmission leak |
2013 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 15900 mi | Transmission seal leak (eCVT) . Known issue for some hybrids, repaired under warranty. |
| 4000 mi | Clicking noise from front half-shafts - fixed as part of TSB for both left and right side Hybrid Powertrain reprogrammed as part of customer satisfaction program to improve hybrid mileage. |
| 29140 mi | the car will not engage in gear. dealer could not replicate. traded it three days later. |
| 34000 mi | Leak at split case seal. |
| 8000 mi US $20 |
Transmission is leaking. Dealer claims that it is just "seeping" and not dripping and thus there is "no problem". They consider the huge wet spot on the panel to be "normal". They ignored the Ford TSB about this issue. |
| 8000 mi | Transmission seal seeping. |
| 5000 mi | Grade assist would periodically stick on. Dealer scanned for codes, took for test drive. Computer did not store any codes. They did not reset anything. |
| 18000 mi | PCM needed to be replaced because it died. |
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