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B0020 on FORD FUSION

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2010, 2012

What B0020 Means on Your FORD FUSION

Real FORD FUSION Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Airbag light issue light was was on when started vehicle. i brought the car to the deal and the error code was b0020-13. issue was intermittent connection under driver's seat in the air bag harness."

— 2010 FORD FUSION owner • AIR BAGS • Filed 05/26/2017

"Driver's side air bag light came on and stayed on. drove vehicle to ford dealership. ford verified air bag light on. eec tested and received b0020-13, pinpoint tested; found no circuit concerns and resistance 2.4ohms to side air bag. ford tech cleared codes and they came back."

— 2012 FORD FUSION owner • AIR BAGS • Filed 09/26/2013

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of B0020 on FORD FUSION

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
1
2012
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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B0020 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026