2013 Ford Fusion: shudder or vibration when accelerating

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 Sep 11, 2023 · Airbags, Engine · 110,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V597000 (Air Bags, Seat Belts). Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on two occasions. The vehicle was towed to the dealer on both occasions, and the dealer determined that rodents had consumed the electrical wiring, causing an electrical failure. The electrical wiring was replaced. The contact also stated that the transmission was slipping while driving. The contact stated that two engine cylinders had misfired, and the ignition coils and spark plugs were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, messages indicating that the coolant level was low, and that the vehicle was overheating were displayed, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle shuddered and lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where an unknown hose and the thermostat were replaced; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic, who referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that coolant was leaking into the engine, causing the engine to overheat. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2022 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and shifting to first gear, the vehicle started jerking and shuddering. The contact stated that the failure increased in intensity whenever he shifted into a higher gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle at slower speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the PCM was reset and the transmission oil was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact also stated that the failure would occur whenever the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking gasoline and was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel injectors. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2020 · Engine · 100,000 miles · TX

Check engine light came on and car gave me warning that coolant system was overheating, then car started to auto slow down until a complete stop on a public roadway. Check engine code came back for cylinder misfire. Had spark plugs and coil changed by mechanic, as well as refilled engine coolant. Next day, turn car on and white smoke billows out of exhaust and engine shudders, then dies, leading me to believe there is a coolant leak in the cylinders. Took it back to mechanic and they said they could not find an exterior coolant leak after running tests. Next day, coolant level drops below minimum after being full the day before. After doing research, there is likely an interior engine coolant leak.

Filed Feb 28, 2020 · Engine · 128,000 miles · IN

After not being started for a while, car will start to shudder, then will completely shut off. When you restart the car it works. It only works until you get to your destination and let it sit for 15-20 mins and then you try to start it again and it does the same thing. Car would die when car is staionary and while in motion. I had battery checked and it is good. Had fuel pressure sensor on the rail changed and it is still doing the same thing. I searched online and there have been many complaints of the 2013 ford fusions having the same problem.

Filed Aug 26, 2019 · Brakes, Steering · 117,000 miles · CT

I called ford before and the guy on the phone said that the recall was VIN specific and my VIN had not been included. Although, the same issues they are saying is happening is happening with my car right now. I put it in park it drives, I do use my emergency brake at all times now, I put it in reverse it goes forward, I put it in neutral it reverses; if there were an emergency currently I am not able to hit the gas and reverse and the brakes seem to shudder when stopping. I have had to finagle my way since this started happening until it's my turn to get my car serviced by ford for a recall. And this will be the second appointment since it was repaired for recalls earlier on in the year.

Filed Nov 28, 2018 · Engine · 80,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and the check engine indicator illuminated. As a result, the vehicle stalled and shut off. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to legacy ford (2906 island ave, la grande, or 97850, (541) 963-2161) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined because the warning indicator was not illuminated at the time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. *tt

Filed Mar 28, 2018 · Fuel system · 45,000 miles · MI

I bought my fusion 6 months ago, and here lately I have been experiencing stalling issues. It tends to happen when the vehicle has been running for a while. I will sit in my daughter's school parking lot to wait for her to get out when all of a sudden the engine shudders and stalls. And other times it happens when driving in the parking lot at low speed, again it shudders and dies. We have changed a couple parts(high fuel pressure sensor, fuel sending unit, and the high pressure fuel pump) nothing seems to be helping the issue.

Filed Sep 6, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 37,000 miles · NE

Car will stall when it is it is low RPM. It is more likely to stall after I have fueled up my car from it being low on calls. I can see the car shuddering and then drop the RPM very low. It has died when I have been in traffic before when I'm stopped at a light. It has died when I was leaving for work and backing out of my driveway. I noticed the issue of the car shuddering when I'm driving at low RPM and even when I'm coasting down a hill. I have went to the dealership several times for this issue and they have never eliminated the problem. It may have got a little better where it doesn't die as much but I definitely have to pay close attention when I just get fuel otherwise I'm afraid my call will stall at a stoplight. I called ford's customer service today to see if there was anything related to my issue as a recall but there was not. I asked the lady if she has heard of this issue and she said that it's a fairly common problem she hears about the fusion and other ford models "shuddering". Most recently I have had my battery replaced. Previously I had warranty work done in 2016 for the fuel pressure sensor to be replaced that cost $100 deducdible. Neither of these repairs made any significant difference. I also experience that at low RPM there is hesitation when accelerating. There was other people I found online that have these issues and they suggested the "electronic throttle body" fixed their issue and they were covered by a extended warranty customer satisfaction program, but apparently my VIN is not in that list.

Filed Jul 30, 2017 · Engine · 30 miles · CO

Recently purchased vehicle, vehicle recently started stalling while idling. As of 07/30/17, it has done it twice. I will start the vehicle, it will then begin to shudder a bit and stall out. Seems to do it more when it is cold. Luckily, on both occasions, I was in a parking lot and not on the road. This could be a serious safety issue if it stalls while driving or stalls at a light.

Filed Feb 22, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 52,500 miles · NJ

On local road, vehichle hesitates when I step on the gas. When I get to a stop light it shudders then stalls. This occurs frequently for the past two weeks as of this entry date.my vehicle has under 53k miles and the dealer says the part and fix is not under warranty. Its called a lo pressure gas sensor I believe. If its attached to the gas tank then how could it not be under warranty with under 60k miles standard coverage.is this standard for all dealerships with warranty coverage or lack there of for this part.

Filed Aug 6, 2016 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · FL

The fuel purge valve is stuck in the open position as diagnosed by my research and later confirmed by the dealership. Upon doing research, this model of purge valve was installed in all 2009+ ford vehicles and a recall was issued for 2009-2011 vehicles, yet it is still being used in the newer models and failing. I am being charged $565 by the dealership to fix a problem that ford has not taken responsibility for. Fusion model year 2013, approx. 50k miles, air purging from the fuel tank (out of 'capless' opening), car shudders regularly and more so when I first put gas in it. Has been happening for about 2 months; check engine light finally came on yesterday.