2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid airbags problems

10 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 22,505.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 8%
typical mileage: 22,505
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Fusion Hybrid airbags problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpened September 17, 2021, still open

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

EA21002

What 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 2, 2018 · Airbags · CA

Takata recall

Filed Apr 24, 2018 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 130,000 miles · CA

At random while car is on at any time and any speed (parked and just turned on, at a red light, driving on freeway or city driving, turning or driving straight.) rear parking aid is disabled with light turned on, airbag lights turn on, service advance trac light turns on, the power steering goes out all the same time. Then randomly turns off and drives normal again at anytime ( shortly after the problem occurs, sometimes it stays on an entire drive 1hr+ even if parked and turned car completely off and on again) this has been brought into the deal multiple times with it occurring again shortly after being "fixed"

Filed Mar 6, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v875000 (seat belts) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (rivertown ford, 1680 whittlesey rd, columbus, ga 31904, (706) 653-7420) was unable to verify when the parts would be supplied from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Sep 5, 2017 · Airbags · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion hybrid. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact had not received an interim recall notification. The manufacturer was contacted. A local dealer was not contacted to verify if parts were available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 28, 2017 · Airbags, Body · CA

Recalls not done after numerous dealer visits

Filed May 2, 2017 · Airbags · 45,000 miles · TX

There has been a recall on the air bag, or safety restraint system. I received the notice and was told to call and schedule the repair. This was many months ago. Called two dealers in my area last week, and I'm still being told that there are still no parts available. We are wondering just how safe this vehicle is, as we let our son use the car. Does anyone really have the parts. I have been in for many services at the dealer, and they just shuffle me off. Thank you.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Airbags, Seats · 4,000 miles · SC

I am writing to you because I have become very displeased with the ford fusion hybrid (VIN): [xxx] purchased from jim hudson ford located in lexington, south carolina on february 19, 2013. My reasoning for purchasing the fusion hybrid was because of it available safety features and gas mileage I expected to received then advertised as 40 MPH. In so many ways I have been pleased with the safety features provided on the fusion, especially the forward sensing, forward collision warning, cross lane alert, voice activated telephone, radio and navigation system. The car handles well and most important both my spouse and I are comfortable with its handling. Now my dilemma! Thus far there have been at least ten recalls pertaining to the ford fusion, not all applies to my specific vehicle, however there have been enough to give me concern about driving the vehicle on any extended trip. I have expressed my concerns to the representative at jim hudson ford where I take my car for service but being told if something happen while you are on a trip any ford dealer would assist was no relief. Both my wife and I are in our mid-seventies, have mobility issues and reliability, safety and a peace of mind are important! I need a car I can depend on not just one with some great safety features that have been nullified due to pending recalls. I feel this car no longer represent to me the car I assumed I was purchasing and even-though it may still be safe to drive I no longer have the confidence, nor do I any longer feel comfortable when behind the wheel. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Airbags, Seat belts · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion hybrid. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number:14v597000 (air bags, seat belts). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 22,505 miles · CA

The cars warning lights for hill stop assist, service advance trac, traction control, and the air bags all came on indicating that these safety features we're not working properly. Taken to the dealer and they said its the rcm or restraint control module that failed. The car was in no accidents, and was driving normally. This part is backordered for weeks but ford would not provide a loner vehicle, so we faced with driving a car that is definitely not as safe as purchased, and the mandated safety features are not working. This problem is happening t many fusion 2013 hybrid owners as seen on the ford forums, and it needs to be a recall, and people should get a loner car while waiting for these to get fixed.

Filed Jan 25, 2013 · Airbags, Engine · 409 miles · OH

Approximately after 10 minutes of driving, the engine shut down and the electric motor got stuck at about half its power (according to the display on the dashboard). The front air bag malfunction light was on (this had happened 3 times before during the past two weeks), the "hill assist off" light turned on, and a large warning message came up on the left side of the dashboard. The vehicle had very little power, I managed to get to the side of the road and pulled over in a parking lot. Parked and turned the ignition off, waited a minute and started the vehicle. It worked normal for the rest of the drive (5 more miles). The next morning, the front air bag malfunction light came up again after 4 or 5 miles of drive. I took the vehicle to the dealer.

Questions about the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid airbags

Does the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the airbags of the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 22,505 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Fusion Hybrid have bad airbags?

The Ford Fusion Hybrid model years with the most airbags complaints are 2010 (135 complaints), 2011 (34 complaints) and 2012 (32 complaints).