Worst 2013 Ford F-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
SERVICE BRAKES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Ford F-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1,255 | 24 | 3 | 100,449 mi | |
| ENGINE | 541 | 4 | 9 | 63,340 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 313 | 29 | 1 | 73,667 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 290 | 2 | 12 | 67,149 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 285 | 6 | 1 | 65,885 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 220 | 4 | 8 | 70,927 mi | |
| STEERING | 211 | 7 | — | 86,119 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 146 | — | 2 | 58,287 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 129 | 1 | 3 | 78,292 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 38 | 13 | — | 82,508 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 38 | 5 | — | 53,921 mi | |
| WHEELS | 37 | 1 | — | 68,077 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 31 | — | 1 | 102,678 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 28 | — | — | 94,449 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 25 | 1 | — | 151,667 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 22 | — | — | 15,732 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 19 | 1 | — | 37,297 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 16 | — | — | 69,446 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 15 | — | — | 62,873 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW | 15 | — | — | 71,661 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 14 | — | — | 42,666 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 11 | — | 3 | 99,198 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 11 | — | — | 31,640 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 8 | — | — | 95,480 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 7 | — | — | 135,016 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 7 | — | 2 | 78,642 mi | |
| TIRES | 7 | — | — | 12,775 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 6 | — | — | 121,156 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 | 2 | — | 67,065 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 6 | — | — | 81,958 mi |
Recalls for 2013 Ford F-150
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,966,828 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with 5.0L or 6.2L gasoline engines, that previously had the powertrain control module (PCM) software reprogrammed under recall 19V-075. The software used to reprogram the PCM did not have the necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with 5.0L or 6.2L gasoline engines, that previously had the powertrain control module (PCM) software reprogrammed under recall 19V-075. The software used to reprogram the PCM did not have the necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.
Other Ford F-150 Years
Wider context: See the full Ford F-150 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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