Complaints
185
per 10K Sold
2.4
US Sales
764,402
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2013 Ford F-250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#152 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:94,463 mi
#240 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:113,619 mi
#316 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:62,106 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Ford F-250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 52 | — | — | 94,463 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 40 | — | — | 113,619 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 16 | — | 1 | 62,106 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 59,508 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | — | — | 83,242 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 3 | — | 66,375 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | 1 | 24,154 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Suspension Failures
52
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,463
Steering Defects
40
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,619
Engine Problems
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
62,106
Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,508
Wheel Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,242
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,375
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
24,154
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Diesel Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2013 Ford F-250 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2013 Ford F-250 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2013 Ford F-250 has 185 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 52 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Ford F-250?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (52 complaints, avg 94,463 mi); Steering Defects (40 complaints, avg 113,619 mi); Engine Problems (16 complaints, avg 62,106 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Ford F-250?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,664 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Ford F-250?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Ford F-250 include 4 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2013 Ford F-250 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2013 Ford F-250?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford F-250 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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