2013 Ford Fusion exterior lighting problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2013 Ford Fusion — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Turn signal prematurely cancels intermittently, in middle of turn or prior to starting turn. This is after the signal stalk switch has been locked into the continuous on position, not the momentary position. The slightest movement of the steering wheel back away from the direction of turn will…”
filed Dec 22, 2025
“In March of 2024 I discovered that the passenger side front turn signal was not working. I assumed it was the bulb so I replaced it but the turn signal still failed to work. I took the vehicle to the Ford dealer where the vehicle was purchased new. Upon inspection, it was determined that a control…”
filed Apr 12, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Exterior LightingCampaign 12V553000 · Nov 30, 2012
Exterior Lighting problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Fusion | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Fusion | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Fusion | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 Fusion | 16 | 1% |
| 2015 Fusion | 12 | 1% |
| 2014 Fusion | 17 | 1% |
| 2012 Fusion | 21 | 1% |
| 2011 Fusion | 18 | 1% |
| 2010 Fusion | 13 | 0% |
| 2009 Fusion | 3 | 0% |
| 2008 Fusion | 4 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Ford Fusion
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.