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2013 Ford Fusion

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

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2013 Ford Fusion is a passenger‑car sedan that employs a 4.5‑quart oil capacity with 5W‑20 API viscosity and is paired with an Automatic (S6) transmission, delivering EPA‑rated fuel economy of 22/31/25 mpg. Its model‑year lifecycle from 2006 through 2020 recorded 1,948 total owner complaints, with steering issues comprising the most frequent grievances and 20 recall actions issued. Compared with the peak 5,124 complaints recorded in 2010 and the 176 complaints logged by 2020, the 2013 Fusion sits in the middle of the brand’s complaint trajectory, indicating a period of moderate reliability within the model’s overall history.

Model year202020192018201720162015201420132012

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 economy22/31/25 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 (S6)

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 / combined22 / 31 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Fusion of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.8–9.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.80 sec — 2013 Titanium
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2013Titanium 2.0L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.10 sec240 hpFWD
2013SE 1.6L EcoBoost 1.6L Turbo I-48.00 sec16.10 sec178 hpFWD
2013SE 1.6L EcoBoost 1.6L Turbo I-48.20 sec16.20 sec178 hpFWD
2013SE 1.6L EcoBoost 1.6L Turbo I-48.20 sec16.20 sec178 hpFWD
2013SE 1.6L EcoBoost 1.6L Turbo I-48.30 sec16.40 sec178 hpFWD
2013Energi Titanium 2.0L I-4 + Elec 7.6-kWh8.50 sec188 hpFWD
2013Hybrid SE 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.4-kWh8.50 sec16.40 sec188 hpFWD
2013Energi Titanium 2.0L I-4 + Elec 7.6-kWh8.60 sec16.60 sec188 hpFWD

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 model year marks a significant inflection point in the federal record, with complaints dropping to 1,948 from 2,604 in 2012, yet recalls spiking to 20—more than triple the previous year's six—and technical service bulletins surging to 229 from 56. While complaint volume continued declining through 2014 (1,417), the 2013-2014 pairing represents the generation's recall peak with 20 campaigns each, coinciding with the 331 steering complaints and 226 engine complaints reported for 2013. Relative to the 2010 high-water mark of 5,124 complaints, 2013 shows improving owner-reported reliability despite the elevated 94 fire complaints and 65 crash complaints recorded that year. The data positions 2013 as a transitional year with elevated factory attention evidenced by TSB volume but waning field failures, making it a marginally better prospect than 2012 provided all 20 recalls are verified as completed.

20
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
229
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
6
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,948
Owner complaints
65 involved a crash · 94 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 1,948 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering331
Engine226
Power Train202
Structure137
Unknown Or Other114
Latches/Locks/Linkages62
Fuel/Propulsion System59
Electrical System52

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 19 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V632000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 29/08/2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a…

18V471000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor ShiftReported 16/07/2018

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 229 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25H05 S12026-04-29Electrical SystemHarvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
25B612026-02-17Power TrainCertain 2013-2014 Model Year Escape and 2013-2016 Fusion Vehicles Equipped with a 6F35…
25H052025-11-18Electrical SystemThis is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited…
SSM 530402024-10-10Unknown Or OtherWhile performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a…

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 take?

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

Does the 2013 Fusion have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 20 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Fusion get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined mpg.