Today my brake pedal went down to the floor . When I started my vehicle . The ABS light came on. No hill side start.. Service advance traction. I have replaced all . Brake pads, shocks ,and had rotor worked on. Abs has gotten worst. I took my car to the nearest ford shop. I asked them to check it out and replace my ABS sensor.
2013 Ford Fusion engine complaints
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I'll make it short. I'm experiencing the failing throttle body that ford has issued a customer satisfaction program for, including 2013 fusions. There's articles allover google covering this topic and im sure the federal safety agency has heard of it because they were pursuing a recall and ford went ahead and did the customer satisfaction program. It occurs about once every 5-10k miles. Which for me is about every other month. However, they refuse to service my vehicle because they say my VIN is not included in the program. I find it disappointing that they admit there is a fault and it's common knowledge among the mechanics that the sensor inside the throttle body cover is known to go bad, but my VIN just didn't make the magic "list" of vins included to be covered. I called the ford customer help and they basically told me that yes, it's unsafe and I should get it fixed, but no since my VIN is not included (even though I'm in a 2013 fusion, which is included in the program) I have no coverage from the program. It's left me stranded on the side of busy 5 lane highways in detroit and lansing, with cars still going by at 80mph while I have to power off my car to let the sensor reset and then turn it back on and the car acts like nothing was ever wrong.
We were driving down the highway 2 hours from home and I had a warning light come on, engine coolant temptress overheated. So me and my husband pulled over on the side of the road everything looked fine, we had coolant.we sat for about 10 mins to be safe. And proceeded down the highway. After 2 mins we had another warning light come on steering system failure. At this point he couldn't move the wheel so we pulled over again and as soon as we stopped black smoke came in the vents and up the windshield. As we open our doors there is flames coming in the door on the front passenger side we quickly evacuated the vehicle and called 911.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. On several occasions, while driving the vehicle at differing speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving at low speeds in a parking lot, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. Updated 05/17/17*lj updated 05/25/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, the front passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated "off", whether or not the seat was occupied. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was difficult to start and would stall. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
On multiple occasions my car hesitated and stalled, usually when just taking off or pulling out into intersections. It has never done this while sitting at idle and only once while driving highway speed. Sometimes the check engine light does not come on and sometimes it comes on and then goes right back off. My mechanic could not pull a code after this happens.
Car engine stalls when starting off and at slow speeds.
After turning on the ignition and starting to drive away, the car engine will sputter, acts like its starving for fuel, starts bucking and then shuts off. No codes or warning lights are displayed. This has happened in parking lots and on street parking. It is very dangerous and I almost got in an accident when attempting to pull into traffic from a parallel parking stall on the street. Pressing on the accelerator has no affect. After restarting the engine, it runs fine until I turn off the car. Then it is random if it will occur at the next engine start. After owning the car for 3.5 years, this just started happening last week. It has happened 8 times over the last 7 days. At first is only happened 1 a day, but recently it is happening multiple times a day.
My check engine light came on while I was on my way home from work. While sitting idle at a stoplight, the car warned the engine was overheating so I pulled over and shut it off for 20 minutes. The next morning when I went out to my car, I noticed a large amount of clear fluid had leaked out. On my way to the dealership, the check engine light went off and (according to the dealership) stayed off until I picked the car back up and started driving home. After running diagnostics at the dealership, it turns out that the engine bypass solenoid valve shorted out due to a faulty coolant tee on the heater core inlet. After doing some research, it seems that this was a recall on 2013 ford fusion se 1.6l cars. I contacted my local ford dealership and was told that my specific 2013 ford fusion se 1.6l was not part of this recall (although it was included in three other recalls from ford). After a simple search, I discovered that this seems to be a widespread issue with this car-regardless of the recall. Apparently other 2013 ford fusion owners not included in the recall are experiencing the exact same engine coolant problem. It also seems the original recall had to be reopened to include additional vehicles. Perhaps it needs to be reopened again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While attempting to accelerate from a stop sign, the engine stalled without warning. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle body failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
I was driving to work and noticed smoke coming through the vent inside the car. I pulled over and tried to get out the car my door wouldn't open so I had to punch it when I got out the car was on fire underneath the front tires. After the fire department investigated it was proven that the fire started from the engine compartment.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the vehicle began to over heat and the engine over heating warning message illuminated. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness and powertrain control module system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
We were driving 70mph cruise control on a highway, let off cruise control to decrease speed on the upcoming bypass and the engine immediately powered down and we coasted to a stop on the side of the highway bypass. The engine light and orange wrench appeared. The car would not start thereafter. We had to call family to get out 5 and 7 year old and a tow truck to take the car to a shop.
My vehicle has 72000 miles on it. I was driving on i90 outside of buffalo when the car had trouble accelerating, it was unable to maintain speed and by the time I was able to pull off wold not move any farther. The dealership has diagnosed the issue as needing a new transmission. A plastic cap had melted into the transmission lines, and ford is refusing to cover the repair at 100%, as this was a manufacturer defect.
After the car has been driven for awhile then the engine is turned off for 10 to 20 minutes, when I restart the engine it will (within 30 seconds) begin to run rough and quit. It has done this now more than 50 times. I have taken it to the dealer 4 times, but they have not fixed the problem. Since I had to give a specific date on this form below, I picked a date that it happened.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and was coasted to a parking space. A "fuel economy" warning message appeared. The vehicle was turned off. Upon attempting to restart the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke underneath the hood. Once the hood was opened, flames were seen on the rear passenger side of the engine. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The fire department was not called and a police report was not filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine head cracked from overheating, which sent oil to the hot turbo. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Car over heating engine and collant system affected
Left my house drove 5 miles, stopped to sisters house to drop off an item, 2-3 minutes later walked outside and found flames coming out of the hood on the passenger side near windshield. Barely able to open door quick enough to get my purse out and it was engulfed. Woke up a neighbor who came over with a truck to drag it away from house and garage. Wasn't for him my sisters house would been lost as it took 25 minutes for fire department to show up. Only thing not burned is the taillights. Obviously there was an issue in the engine compartment. Have read about a recall for this specific model for this specific reason. Feeling like my insurance is not going to be very helpful with damages. What else can be done?
Beginning approximately 4 months ago, from a cold start in either a reverse or forward direction, my car would slowly lose power and within 30 seconds, stall. The electronics still function, however the car must be put into park, turned off, then restarted. After researching, I discovered that my car did fit the requirements for the "recall" given to 2013 fusions based on its assembly plant and assembly date. I visited my dealer, however they were unable to help because there "was no code thrown." indeed, no wrench or engine warning light was given at the time of my car stalling. It has now happened nearly a dozen times - the most recent occurring on dec 10, 2016 - and I expect it to keep happening unless the electronic throttle body is fixed. Because the dealer believes that I do not fit within the requirements however, I am unable to have this issue taken care of.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that the fuel pump had low pressure. The vehicle constantly hesitated the service engine warning indicator illuminated, and the vehicle stalled randomly several times. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. Updated 03/02/17*lj
Car is equipped with 1.6 echoboost issue started last year car powered down for no reason dealer could not find problem. Ford changed water pump at this time stating recall even though at this time I explained could smell antifreeze. Car began to act up again changed spark plugs only to have one stick fixed problem at my expense ford explained never heard of this issue which is nonsense according to the numerous complaints noted online. Got car back same day check engine light came on ford said it was fuel sensor which I paid. Next week check engine light came back on finally dealer smelled antifreeze even though this has been brought to there attention. Ford does not want to cover items even though this was a certified used car and has 65000 miles still under 100000 mile warranty. I was driving car when it stalled both times in winter when temps were below freezing. Antifreeze did not leak in garage I did explain I noted moisture when changing plugs located around head.
Yesterday I purchased a vehicle through an auto broker from manheim atlanta. No more than 6 hours later the vehicle caught fire while I was driving it and exploded multiple times. 7:30pm I was driving on 285 headed home and I noticed a warning on my dash stating that the power steering assistance has a fault at the same time I noticed balls of fire coming from underneath my car. I tried to get to the shoulder however the engine seized hindering me from doing anything. By the time the car slowed the interior was filled with smoke, I jumped out then the car exploded multiple times.
Power steering system fault came on the dash. Pressed the ok button and then noticed balls of fire coming from under the vehicle. I then tried to pull over. I couldn't brake, press the gas, or turn the steering wheel. The car then burst into flames and then the vehicle exploded and burned.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While the vehicle was idling, the coolant over temperature warning indicator illuminated, resulting in engine failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bypass valve and the heater hose failed and needed to be replaced. Also, the power train control module needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine coolant warning indicator illuminated without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a crack in the cylinder. The engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously remedied per the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
This car (2013 ford fusion ecoboost) is 3 years old with only 50k miles. At slow speeds such as pulling out of a parking lot or coasting to a slow speed at a light or stop sign the engine just dies like it ran out of gas. You have to pull over and stop the car. You then have to restart the car. After a few seconds it starts just fine. It's random but becoming more frequent. It happened 3 times to my wife the other day. It's a safety concern and dangerous to drive in heavy traffic. The dealer said it's probably the electonic throttle body a very well known issue according to postings. Part is $700 and labor $200 for a part that is covered under warranty for other ford fusions but not the ecoboost! My last ford fusion had the same problem. That cost me $500. I guess I didn't learn my lesson then but I've learned my lesson now. Will get rid of this car and never buy ford again. I look at every ford fusion on the road now as a death trap waiting to happen. I hope to get rid of mine in time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving 55 MPH in stop and go traffic, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over, turned off the vehicle, and noticed smoke coming from the front vents of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The fire department extinguished the fire and no reports were filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact stated that the overheating sensor warning indicator previously illuminated, which indicated that the vehicle overheated when it actually had not. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coolant temperature sensor malfunctioned and coolant was leaking onto the sensor. The sensor connection was damaged. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact found the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling), but was unsure if vehicle was included. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was unknown.
I purchased this vehicle new delivered to the dealership from another location with just under 200 miles on the odometer. I noticed my first issue when the motor would stall going at a low rate of speed 15-20mph through a parking lot at about 22,000 miles on the odometer and also would hesitate to start. I only assumed it was bad fuel being such a new vehicle. This happened periodicaly up untile the engine gave an over temprature coolant display killing all but idle power to the ingine making the car undrivable. Thus I had the car towed to the dealership at excactly january 3, 2016 with 64,056 on the odometer. I had then noticed recalls for this particular motor in fords fusions and escapes with this particular size engine. After the recalls repairs were completed for my vehicle I still experienced engine stalls, but less frequent throughout this period and rough idle at initial start of the engine more frequently as time passed. The over temprature coolant message came on again, at 87,000 give or take ( again towed to dealership so they will have reported milage). I was informed that numerous repairs had to be made and are not covered under any recalls although I feel this vehicle more than meets the criteria for numerous recalls. I have had this vehicle checked for coolant leaks from another certified shop and no hoses have been found to have any leaks.
My 2013 fusion stalls out in park, reverse. When I start driving it cuts off at 20-30 MPH. Worried about causing an accident. Took my car to get diagnose on 9/30/16. It was a fuel pressure sensor on the fuel rail and replaced it. Didn't clear code. Took it back on 11/10/16 to get re-diagnosed. Found that it was a purge valve that they replaced for free. 11/11/16 at 5:30pm I arrive home from work. 1 hr later my wife was going somewhere and it stalled out. Thank god it happened in our apartment complex. This issues is dagerous when driving on the the road. I'm taking it back 11/12/2016. Lets see whats they tell my..ford, please help us with this issue. This is the only car I have...
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