2013 Ford Fusion Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

381Steering complaints

21.4%Of all 1,783 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE381 · 21.4%

STEERING381 · 21.4%

POWER TRAIN271 · 15.2%

Unspecified / other183 · 10.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM157 · 8.8%

Share of the 1,783 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Ford Fusion overview page.

What owners report

“MILEAGE LISTED WAS ESTIMATE HAD CAR FOR 2 1/2 WEEKS DRIVING ON NJ TURNPIKE MESSAGE POWER STEERING FAULT PULLED IN TO REST STOP PER FORD…”NHTSA complaint 10644245 — filed 10/13/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD…”NHTSA complaint 10643263 — filed 10/08/2014

“WHEN YOU PUT ON THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE ALWAYS TURNS HARD TO THE LEFT. THIS HAS DONE IT SINCE I HAVE HAD THE CAR. THOUGHT…”NHTSA complaint 10641806 — filed 10/06/2014

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Ford Fusion have steering problems?

Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Ford Fusion: 381 of 1,783 complaints on file (21.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Ford Fusion have in total?

1,783 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 63 involved a crash, 90 involved a fire, 54 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.