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2013 Fusion - Have you had this experience?
fusion_2013, 03/16/2014
2013 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought a new 2013 Fusion SE June 2013. In Feb 2014, at 7,500 mi. the engine light came on. First fix was to replace the transmission (??) because Eco-boost engine design caused over-heating. 3 days later engine light came on. Faulty igniter coil (??) was the cause this time & replaced. 2 days later engine light came on. Engine needs to be replaced (!!??) due to initial over-heating problem; engine either "warped" or cracked. It's the Ides of March; I've been waiting for my car for 2 weeks. I'm supposed to get it back in 2 days; the following day, I'm driving it from Albuq NM to LA CA. I will let you know if I make it back w/ no issues. Wish me luck.
140k miles later
Paulie, 09/18/2020
2013 Ford Fusion Titanium 4dr Sedan AWD w/EcoBoost (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2013 Fusion Titanium AWD. I cant say I've ever owned a Better car. I did get a performance tune and cold air intake at about 105k miles. Car drives like new and now over 140k and not one issue. I love my car "Stella".:)
Worst I've ever driven in snow.
Bob T, 04/22/2018
2013 Ford Fusion Titanium 4dr Sedan w/EcoBoost (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
It's hard to get in and out of if you're taller than 5'8". Comfort is fine inside but hard to squeeze in and out. I don't think I got a great deal buying it but the resale value is as if it were a throw-away car. I had an issue with the radio's head unit - got stuck on the Elvis channel as I was scrolling past it. That sucked. Big trouble with some throttling/stalling/fueling issues that took forever to figure out. The biggest thing I regret about buying this car - otherwise a decent vehicle - is how poorly it handles snow. It's ridiculously bad. When you let off the brake and touch the gas, the transmission engages VERY abruptly and there is no chance for recovery. The trans engagement is annoying in the dry but it's a death sentence in snow. The nose of the car will go 3 feet sideways for every foot forward. If there is a layer of snow/slush/ice of any degree, this car just can't handle it. Some cars are capable as long as you slow some and give it a chance. Not this car. Old ladies in Corvettes with a half-flat tire can get around better than this thing. Seriously, it's unreal how such a small car can't even remotely stay connected to the pavement. Not embellishing this at all. If you test-drove this car on a snowy day, it would be a deal-breaker. You'd demand a new pair of underwear when you got back to the dealership. Back to the transmission; its shifting sucks. Despite the abruptness on takeoff, the next 2 shifts are head-jerkers. It's like it hangs for 2 full seconds on the shift from first to second - you know it's trying to shift.... and then... and then... THUMP and JERK. And it does it again. What super-sucks is that is just normal driving. If you drive like a hoon and mash the gas (the car IS fast) the shifts are good. If you're just driving casually, wear a neck brace or you'll NEED to wear a neck brace. Beverages without a tight lid are a no-go in this car. Trust me. I told the dealer about it and they said it has a memory and will adapt its shift points to your driving. I'm calling BS because it has done that from mile 1. And, if I ever drove like that once, it never "learned" that I don't drive like that all the time. Oh, yeah, I scored it low on road holding as uneven pavement will make it wander with the irregularities like my 73 Jeep CJ5 (big tires and very loose steering gear.) I've had 2 Fords and 3 GMs. I've had issues with all of my trucks except the Sierra, but I've never had to fight so hard to get my stuff fixed under the existing/valid warranty as I do with Ford. Man, the car needs towed in because it stalled at Menard's and they act like that national recall on the throttle body assembly doesn't apply to my car. I'm not anti-Ford, but they are hard in the garage.
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Poor quality
Minten, 09/27/2015
2013 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 20 people found this review helpful
Many recalls. 3 car rentals. 3 door latches broken. (one came open while driving with the kids in the back seat, another I had to hold the drivers door shut for 7 miles and the last one I can't open) Both center door posts where seat belts attach rattles. Both passenger doors rattle. Rear trunk rattles. Dash rattled when new and the defroster didn't work(broken vent) Ford sync does not work about 90% of the time. Lane departure works about 25% of the time on well marked roads. Most important safety issues still unresolved.
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SE 2.0 w/luxury package 6 month update
fordfan21, 02/10/2014
2013 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
After just over 6 months of ownership and more than 11,500 miles on the ODO, I am still a proud fusion owner. Lifetime MPG average is 28.2 which is over the EPA combined rating of 26 MPG. The exterior is holding up well as far as paint and trim. Although around 6,600 miles the clear coat on my factory black 18in rims began to peal off in chucks. The dealer replaced all four rims and so far so good. Seat comfort lends to hours of HWY driving, while also holding one in place while driving spiritedly. Everything thus far is mechanically sound and brake and tire wear are holding steady. The interior is also holding up well. I highly recommend this car for purchase.