2013 Ford Fusion: Engine stalls dies while driving
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Fusion report: engine stalls dies while driving. CarComplaints.com lists 27 owner complaints, average mileage 55,650 miles.
NHTSA has 462 owner complaints for the 2013 Fusion in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769946 (filed 10/08/2026): “The contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. the failure had occurred over twenty-five times. the vehicle was able to be restarted three times, and on other occasions, the vehicle was towed by aaa t…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11766038 (filed 09/22/2026): “On october 16, 2017, we were driving this vehicle on the interstate when we noticed smoke in the rearview mirror. we pulled over right away, and within seconds of getting out, the car was engulfed in flames. it burned so fast that by the time firefighters arri…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace electronic throttle body (2 reports) replace fuel sensor (2 reports) replace the computer, battery (2 reports) replace engine (1 reports) replace evap purge valve (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,540 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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