2013 Ford Fusion acceleration problems

Filed May 29, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · NJ

The vehicle goes into limp mode without warning no matter the speed. cylinder head temp sensor is not applicable on this 1.6 engine model. The coolant over temp light illuminates with or without the car running. coolant temperature sensor was replaced and indicates no faults to the obd. the coolant level and temperature is within spec.

Filed Jan 13, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

My transmission failed for the 2nd time, possibly due to the recall involving the bushings. My engine has oil leaking from the head gasket, I read it could be due to the coolant overheating and getting into the engine. My cruise control doesn't work, when i press lower speed it shifts higher and vice versa.

Filed Jul 8, 2023 · Acceleration · TX

My turbo boosters keep causing my wastegate to malfunction and stay open. Causing my car to accelerate on its own. The pedal pulls itself down.

Filed May 11, 2023 · Acceleration, Transmission · 105,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as designed. The contact stated that occasionally the gear shifter could not be shifted to park(P). The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Feb 6, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · 140,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle was slow to accelerate. The driver was able to pull over. The check engine warning light was flashing on and off. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the vehicle had experienced transmission failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the failure was like the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed May 24, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · 120,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the engine coolant low service required message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with needing a piston to be replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2020 · Acceleration, Transmission · 130,000 miles · TN

Shifted gear to park, on the dashboard it was stuck in neutral yet the gear was in park. Could not move the shift handle, it was locked in place. Towed car to dealership. They reported the brushings needed to be replaced. This issue is similar to a recall placed on other ford fusions with the same year and model. The recall # is 19s16. Ford corporation said the recall did not apply to my vehicle even though it is the exact same issue they initiated a recall for the other ford fusions from two specific plants.

Filed Jul 15, 2020 · Acceleration, Locks · 130,101 miles · NY

The door is not latching shut it pops open when it feels like it . Driving down the street in the door popped open and it wouldn't shut also seems like the transmission won't stay in park at times it jumps when I'm driving it takes a while for it to go into gear I had it in park one day and the car was still moving

Filed Apr 14, 2020 · Acceleration, Transmission · 100,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the contact shifted the vehicle into reverse however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was shifted into neutral and the vehicle started to reverse. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to stamford lincoln (212 magee ave, stamford, ct 06902), however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was then taken to rye ford (1151 boston post rd, rye, ny 10580), where the mechanic was also unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken back to stamford lincoln and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. An independent mechanic was contacted and the vehicle was towed to be repaired. The contact was also informed that the planetary gear needed to be replaced. The contact referenced the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v362000 (power train). The repair was still pending. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Dec 23, 2019 · Acceleration, Transmission · CA

Was driving down the highway coolant over heating light came on then I started to lose power as if had no gas. Had to pull over to the shoulder