2013 Ford Fusion: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed May 15, 2026 · Steering · 210,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while steering the vehicle at various speeds, an abnormal, grinding sound would emit from the vehicle without warning. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the vehicle was the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V162000(SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The contact made an appointment and spoke with the dealer about the failure. The contact was informed by a dealer mechanic that the grinding noise was not related to brake system but the Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS). Upon further investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency ID Number: 15V250000(Steering) which the contact linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2025 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds in cold weather, and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle only responded as needed after excessive pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that it was difficult shifting from first gear to second gear, and there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle jolted, shuddered, and jerked while accelerating, decelerating, and while shifting into gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that a fee would be charged for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2025 · Transmission · NV

My car started making a clicking grinding sound. The dealership says it's the flex plate. My fusion has an eco boost engine. I was quoted 8 to 10k to fix it. I was shocked to find oit this is a known issue with wxi boost but only later models have been recalled.

Filed May 1, 2023 · Brakes · KS

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to slow down as needed. The contact observed a grinding sound while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred several times. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 14, 2023 · Brakes · 61,452 miles · OH · crash

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH and slowing for a traffic light she depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle did not slow and she crashed into the rear end of the vehicle in front of her. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The damage was mild and both vehicles were able to drive away, there were no injuries. The police were on the scene, however, the contact is not sure if a report had been written. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic prior to the crash, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rotors and brakes in both the front and rear of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. The contact stated that she was hearing an abnormal squealing noise when she depresses the brake pedal. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,452.

Filed Jul 29, 2022 · Steering · 57,921 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the steering warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive to her destination and parked the vehicle. The contact stated upon restarting the vehicle, the steering wheel was locked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack needed to be replaced and the steering module needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that she would hear abnormal grinding sounds coming from the front end of the driver's side of the vehicle while driving and turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in the recall associated with the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,921.

Filed Jan 7, 2019 · Steering · 53,000 miles · TX

The rack and pinion on my 2013 ford fusion has gone out with 53,000 miles on my car through no user fault. I first noticed the noises when turning the car on and pulling out of a parking spot. Without warning the stearing started making grinding noises (like what a car makes when the power stearing is going out) and would the wheel would periodically catch (this is within two days of the noises starting) when I would turn. Other than these symptoms there are no other signs of steering failure. I could have been driving down the road and locked up without notice. Ford had a recall on the rack and pinion on my model, but when the dealership ran my VIN, it is not included in the recall as the parts must have manufactured at another factor. Considering the low mileage on my car and maintence routinely performed this is unacceptable. Through research I have seen this happen on multiple ford fusions on 2011+. Thankfully mine did not fail while on the road like others. This is a safety issue and ford needs to make this right. A mechanic was thankfully able to locate the issue before I got into a serious accident due to steering failure.

Filed Mar 23, 2018 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact's daughter owns a 2013 ford fusion. While the contact's daughter was driving at an unknown speed, she heard a grinding noise throughout the vehicle but could not pinpoint the location. The vehicle was taken to gary crossley ford (8050 n church rd, kansas city, mo 64158, (816) 781-4844) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. While the contact's daughter was driving back home, the vehicle stalled and lost power. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called gary crossley ford and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2015 · Driver assistance, Lights · 27,000 miles · OH

Started up the vehicle in the morning after sitting all night, buzzers, warning lights and messages popped up on the instrument cluster. "hill assist not available" "service advance trac" two light are also illuminated, traction control and stability control. The short 3 flash signals work but the sustained flash will not, the signal will flash once and shut off. The biggest safety concern is the power steering assist does not work. It will actually jerk the steering wheel in the opposite direction! Unfortunately I had to drive the vehicle 40 miles to work. It grinds and pops as the wheel is turned like it is trying to rip the tie rods loose. I am automotive savvy and felt I could handle driving it, however if my wife was to drive this vehicle I would fear there would've been an accident.