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2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Fusion Hybrid.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid is a passenger-car hybrid powered by an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios, with Ford specifying 4.5 quarts of 5W-20 API engine oil. It posts EPA fuel-economy ratings of 43/39/41 mpg, making efficiency the clearest specification standout. Owner-reported data records 1,861 total complaints, identifies steering as the top complaint area, and lists 19 recalls. Within the 2010-2013 model run, its complaint volume sits between the 2011 peak of 2,869 and the 2010 low of 791, so the 2013 model is not the most problematic year of this early span but still warrants scrutiny for steering issues and recall exposure.

Model year20172016201520142013201220112010

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy43/39/41 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 90 w/o Power Code Remote Start · 500 w/o Power Code Remote Start CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 90 w/o Power Code Remote Start · 500 w/o Power Code Remote Start CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTAILOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215-60R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Cabin air filterDG9Z19N619D

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.1 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase111.8 in
Curb weight3913 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined43 / 39 / 41 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume101 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidFord Mercon LV
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.0-6.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14.7 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsInstall new studs: 12.5 ft-lbs, Step 2:
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts13.3 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsInstall new studs: 12.5 ft-lbs, Step 2:
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug14.75 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub148 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.030 in
Spark Plug Torque9.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25 lbs
Oil TypeMotorcraft YN-32 or equivalent
Oil Capacity4.90 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25-1.38 lbs
Oil TypeYN-32
Oil Capacity4.40-4.90 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature194-221 °F
Pressure Test14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature194-223 °F
Pressure Test14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
RPM55-75 @ Idle rpm
RPM46-80 @ Idle rpm

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket22 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle111 ft-lbs / 66 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.059; Rear: 0.059 in
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.043 in / 0.374 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Tighten bolts 1 through 16 to 5.1 ft. lbs., Step 2: Tighten bolts 17 through 20 to 7.4 ft. lbs., Step 3: Tighten bolts 1 through 16 an additional 45 degrees, Step 4: Tighten bolts 17 and 18 an additional 70 degrees, Step 5: Tighten bolts 19 and 20 an additional 535.1 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Tighten all bolts to finger tight. Step 25 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45 degrees, Step 3: Tighten an additional 4513 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 degrees, step 3: wait 10 seconds, 1574 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs., step 2: 9074 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
333.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
333.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 22 ft. lbs., Step 4: 9011 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137 ft. lbs., Step 2: 59 ft. lbs., Step 3: 83 ft. lbs., Step 4: 9037 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install 9 new exhaust manifold stud7.4 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
122.1 ft. lbs.22.1 ft. lbs
237 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
345 degrees45 degrees
4Tighten an additional 45 degrees45 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 604 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 74 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 157 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miAir Conditioning Refrigerant Line (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2013 Fusion Hybrid received 1,861 complaints, which is lower than the 2011 peak of 2,869 and the 2012 total of 2,557 but higher than the 2010 figure of 791. Recall activity rose sharply in 2013 to 19 recalls, up from 9 in 2011 and 6 in 2012, while 2010 had none. Investigations remained relatively steady, with 6 in 2013 compared to 4‑6 in the prior years, and technical service bulletins jumped to 212 in 2013, far exceeding the 36‑59 range seen earlier. The data show steering as the top complaint area for 2013 (317 reports), followed by engine, power‑train, and structure concerns, with 61 crash‑related and 89 fire‑related complaints noted. Given the declining complaint count but markedly higher recall and TSB volumes, the 2013 model year presents mixed signals and warrants caution before purchase.

19
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
212
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
6
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,861
Owner complaints
61 involved a crash · 89 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,861 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering317
Engine221
Power Train198
Structure134
Unknown Or Other102
Latches/Locks/Linkages62
Fuel/Propulsion System59
Seat Belts51

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V592000Equipment:ElectricalReported 10/09/2018

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 212 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 524762024-04-24EquipmentAll accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the…
21B71 S32023-07-28Air BagsCertain 2013 Model Year Fusion Vehicles Driver Airbag Module Replacement REASON FOR THIS…
SSM 515362023-04-04StructureFor 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis…
SSM 512612022-12-16Service BrakesSome Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When…
SSM 511812022-11-04Service BrakesSome 2013-2016 Escape/Fusion/MKZ vehicles may display an error message when updating the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 Fusion Hybrid take?

4.5 qt of 5W-20 API MEETING FORD SPECIFICATION WSS-M2C945-A, per the factory manual.

Does the 2013 Fusion Hybrid have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 19 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Fusion Hybrid get?

EPA figures are 43 city / 39 highway / 41 combined mpg.