--- title: "2013 Ford Fusion Parts and Specs" description: "Everything for the 2013 Ford Fusion: oil type and capacity, battery group size, tire sizes, wiper blades, filters, service schedule, and common problems, verified, sourced, and in one place." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2013 Ford Fusion parts and specs Everything you need to own and maintain this exact model year. Verified specifications, part numbers, and the problems that recur, in one place. CD4 (second generation), 2013-2020, Mid-size sedan. ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 5W-20, 5.7 qt (base engine) | | Battery | Group 96R, 590 CCA | | Tire size | 215/60R16 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 26" / 26" | | Cabin filter | Motorcraft FP-71A (single-zone climate) or FP-72 (dual-zone climate, from mid-2012 production) | | Key fob battery | CR2032 | ## Specifications for the 2013-2020 Fusion ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/specs). These specifications are shared across every Fusion of the CD4 (second generation) generation. See the [2013-2020 Ford Fusion overview](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020) for the full picture, or the [Ford Fusion guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion) to compare every generation. ## What changed for the 2013 Ford Fusion | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2013 | All-new CD4-platform generation launches; MyFord Touch standard on upper trims; 1.6L EcoBoost and 2.0L EcoBoost debut alongside the base 2.5L; Hybrid and plug-in Energi added. | ## Known problems with the 2013 Ford Fusion 5 of the 6 issues we track for the 2013-2020 generation are documented against the 2013 model year. ### 1.6L EcoBoost coolant loss / cracked cylinder head fire risk (major) A defective coolant degas bottle and, on later-affected vehicles, a coolant level sensor issue could let the 1.6L EcoBoost run low on coolant without warning; the cylinder head can then crack from overheating, leaking oil onto hot exhaust components and starting an under-hood fire. Ford issued an initial recall in December 2012 for the earliest-built cars, then a broader expanded recall in 2017 covering more 2013-2014 units. NHTSA 12V-551 (original, Dec 2012); NHTSA 17V-209 / Ford 17S09 (expanded, 2017). Typical cost: Free under recall. ### Shift cable bushing failure. Transmission can slip out of Park (major) On 2.5L automatics, a plastic bushing connecting the shifter cable to the transmission can crack or detach. The shift lever can then indicate Park while the transmission is not actually locked in Park, allowing the car to roll away, including with the key removed. Ford's fix replaces the bushing; a second, broader campaign in 2022 expanded coverage. NHTSA 19V-362 / Ford 19S16 (2019); expanded by NHTSA 22V-413 / Ford 22S43 (2022). Typical cost: Free under recall. ### Steering gear motor bolt corrosion, loss of power steering assist (major) Road salt and moisture can corrode the bolts that attach the electric power steering gear's motor to the gear housing. If the motor detaches, power steering assist is lost immediately, making the car much harder to steer, especially at low speed. Ford's remedy is to inspect and replace the bolts (and the steering gear if already detached). NHTSA 19V-632 / Ford 19S26. Typical cost: Free under recall. ### MyFord Touch infotainment freezes and slow response (pre-2017) (minor) Pre-facelift cars use the first-generation MyFord Touch touchscreen system, which is widely reported to freeze, reboot, or respond slowly, and can drop Bluetooth connections. Software updates improve behavior; the 2017 facelift's switch to Sync 3 largely resolved the complaints. Annoying but not safety-related. Typical cost: $0 (software update) to $300+ (used head unit swap). ### 6F35 automatic transmission hesitation and rough shifts (moderate) Owners of several model years report occasional hesitation on take-off, flared shifts, or a delayed downshift from the 6F35 6-speed automatic, especially on higher-mileage cars. Ford issued periodic software recalibration TSBs for shift quality; a persistent shudder or slip can indicate fluid degradation or, less commonly, internal wear. Typical cost: Free (software) to $2,500+ (transmission rebuild/replacement, uncommon). 1 more issue is reported in other 2013-2020 years: Door latch failure (multi-model Ford campaign) (2014-2016 (part of a broader campaign spanning other Fusion and Ford model years)). Full detail, costs and sources on the [Ford Fusion problems and years to avoid](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/common-problems) guide. ## Which engines were offered in the 2013 Fusion? | Engine | Trims | Oil | Oil capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.5L 4-cylinder (Duratec) | S, SE | 5W-20 | 5.7 qt | | 1.6L EcoBoost (turbo I4) | SE, Titanium (2013-2014 only) | 5W-20 | 4.3 qt | | 2.0L EcoBoost (turbo I4, early) | SE, Titanium (FWD or AWD) | 5W-30 | 5.7 qt | | 2.0L Hybrid / Energi (Atkinson I4 + eCVT) | Hybrid S/SE/SEL/Titanium; Energi SE/Titanium (plug-in hybrid) | 0W-20 | 4.5 qt | ## About the Ford Fusion The Ford Fusion is a mid-size sedan that Ford sold in the US from 2006 through 2020, when the whole car segment was sacrificed to the SUV boom. This file covers 2012, the last model year of the original 2006-body Fusion, through 2020, the CD4-generation's final year. 5L hybrid; its main documented weak spot is an electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) module that can suddenly cut out (recall 15V-340). 5L automatics could let the transmission slip out of Park (19V-362, expanded 22V-413), and corroded steering-gear motor bolts could kill power steering assist (19V-632), on top of a huge multi-model Ford door-latch campaign. 7L EcoBoost V6 Sport with standard AWD. Across the CD4 years the bolt pattern is 5x108, the key fob takes a CR2032, and the 6F35 automatic and electric power steering are shared by nearly every engine. Ford ended US Fusion production after the 2020 model year. For how the specifications changed across every generation, see the [full Ford Fusion guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion). ## Other Ford Fusion years - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2014) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012) Data confidence for this generation: High confidence. ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Ford Fusion (Americas), second-generation engine table and recall summary](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_(Americas)) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2013-2018 Ford Fusion oil capacity & viscosity by engine code](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/ford/fusion/) - [Ford dealer service content, Fusion capacities & specifications (6F35 ATF, coolant, brake fluid)](https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/vdirsnet/OwnerManual/Home/Content?variantid=2973) - [NHTSA recall 12V-551, 1.6L EcoBoost engine/cooling fire risk](https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/In-Gear/2012/1202/Ford-recalls-89-000-Escapes-Fusions-for-fire-risk) - [NHTSA recall 17V-209 / 17S09, 1.6L EcoBoost coolant level sensor](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCMN-17V209-3326.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 19V-362 / 19S16, shift cable bushing](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCMN-19V362-9180.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 22V-413 / 22S43, shift cable bushing (expanded)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCLRPT-22V413-2380.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 19V-632 / 19S26, steering gear motor bolt corrosion](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCLRPT-19V632-3962.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 20V-177 / 20S15, door latch](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V177-3275.PDF) - [Edmunds, 2013 Ford Fusion Specs & Features (fuel tank, curb weight)](https://www.edmunds.com/ford/fusion/2013/features-specs/) - [Ford Fusion bolt pattern / lug torque guide](https://www.kipardoracing.com/ford-fusion-bolt-pattern-guide-2006-2020-wheel-sizes-offset-compatibility-fitment-specs/) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.