Worst 2013 Ford F-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1,255 | 24 | 3 | 100,449 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 541 | 4 | 9 | 63,340 mi | |
| Brakes | 313 | 29 | 1 | 73,667 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 290 | 2 | 12 | 67,149 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 285 | 6 | 1 | 65,885 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 211 | 7 | — | 86,119 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 146 | — | 2 | 58,287 mi | |
| Fuel System | 129 | 1 | 3 | 78,292 mi | |
| Airbags | 38 | 13 | — | 82,508 mi | |
| Body Structure | 38 | 5 | — | 53,921 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 37 | 1 | — | 68,077 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 31 | — | 1 | 102,678 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 28 | — | — | 94,449 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 25 | 1 | — | 151,667 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 22 | — | — | 15,732 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 19 | 1 | — | 37,297 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 16 | — | — | 69,446 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 15 | — | — | 62,873 mi | |
| Rear Window Defogger | 15 | — | — | 71,661 mi | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 14 | — | — | 42,666 mi | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 11 | — | 3 | 99,198 mi | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 11 | — | — | 31,640 mi | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 8 | — | — | 95,480 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 7 | — | — | 135,016 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 7 | — | 2 | 78,642 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 7 | — | — | 12,775 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 6 | — | — | 121,156 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 2 | — | 67,065 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | 81,958 mi |
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Recalls for 2013 Ford F-150
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,595,920 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 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.
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2013 Ford F-150 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford F-150 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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