2013 Ford F-250 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-250 SD years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 27th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford F-250 SD. That ranks 27th out of 32 F-250 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (7 complaints, 33%), typically at around 46,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 21owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Ford F-250 SD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 33% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 24% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 14% | 11,608 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 14% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 10% | 11,750 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 10% | 60 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 10% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% | 76,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 5,216 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 11,750 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Ford F-250 SD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Ford F-250 SD.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown (RQ14005) — opened Jan 13, 2015, closed Mar 15, 2016, led to recall 15V175000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I am experiencing what is called the ford death wobble. Hitting a rough spot, or a tar line will cause violent steering wobble.must slow down below 40 mph to stop the problem.
My vehicle has 'experienced the 'f250 death wobble' on several occasions and it is a scary feeling when it happens. Th death wobble usually happens when you are traveling at highway speeds any you hit a rough patch or bump in the road. During the 'death wobble the truck bounces all over the road…
Egr and egr cooler failed at 21,000 miles. Dealer fixed under warranty 3/22/16. Same parts have failed again at 46,000 miles and is out of warranty. Searching the web shows this is a common repeat failure for the 6.7 diesel and costs $2,000 for repair. Engine trouble code is p0401. The parts or…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-250 sd. When the vehicle was started, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the heating assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
2013 ford s.d 4x4. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle shaking after hitting a pot hole. *ld *js
Other Ford F-250 SD years
← 2012 F-250 SD · 2014 F-250 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-250 SD | 9 | 6 |
| 2025 F-250 SD | 17 | 7 |
| 2024 F-250 SD | 40 | 4 |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 43 | 16 |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 126 | 17 |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 166 | 12 |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 265 | 14 |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 1,164 | 11 |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 398 | 9 |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 1,155 | 14 |
| 2016 F-250 SD | 290 | 3 |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 296 | 2 |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 26 | 0 |
| 2013 | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 F-250 SD | 57 | 0 |
| 2011 F-250 SD | 122 | 0 |
| 2010 F-250 SD | 32 | 0 |
| 2009 F-250 SD | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 F-250 SD | 141 | 0 |
| 2007 F-250 SD | 54 | 1 |
| 2006 F-250 SD | 274 | 1 |
| 2005 F-250 SD | 295 | 3 |
| 2004 F-250 SD | 254 | 2 |
| 2003 F-250 SD | 178 | 4 |
| 2002 F-250 SD | 245 | 3 |
| 2001 F-250 SD | 288 | 2 |
| 2000 F-250 SD | 233 | 2 |
| 1999 F-250 SD | 249 | 2 |
| 1998 F-250 SD | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 F-250 SD | 39 | 2 |
| 1996 F-250 SD | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 F-250 SD | 9 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford F-250 SD?
Owners most often report engine, suspension, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Ford F-250 SD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Ford F-250 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-250 SD model years, the 2013 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.