2013 Ford F-250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-250 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 16th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford F-250. That ranks 16th out of 24 F-250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (48 complaints, 51%), typically at around 91,726 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 95owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Ford F-250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 48 | 51% | 91,726 | — | — |
| Steering | 37 | 39% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 9% | 59,697 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 8% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 8 | 8% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 7% | 79,250 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 5% | 20,700 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | 11,400 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3% | 64,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 2% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2% | 36,700 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 2% | 113,591 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 45,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 67,050 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 29,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Ford F-250 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Ford F-250.
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.
Truck has just turned 20,000 miles. After having the def system serviced at the ford dealership truck has to go thu the particulate filter regen sooner and sooner. Now every 75 miles. Which causes truck too lose power and produce excesive exhaust temperatures which can potentully cause a fire. Ford…
Component/System: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) â frontal airbags and crash sensors. Vehicle is in insurance/salvage custody and available for inspection upon request. On or about December 17, 2025, at approximately 0600, the reporting party was operating a 2013 Ford Super Duty F-250 Lariat…
Terrible exhaust fumes in the truck cab when using the heat or ac probably due to the extremely common exhaust manifold issues with these trucks. It could kill me and my child
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed a blank, distorted screen, or a triangle with the message "Camera Unavailable - Please Contact Dealer" displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the mechanic…
Other Ford F-250 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 F-250 | 142 | 0 |
| 2013 | 95 | 0 |
| 2012 F-250 | 266 | 1 |
| 2011 F-250 | 248 | 2 |
| 2010 F-250 | 73 | 0 |
| 2009 F-250 | 54 | 0 |
| 2008 F-250 | 196 | 7 |
| 2007 F-250 | 60 | 4 |
| 2006 F-250 | 221 | 4 |
| 2005 F-250 | 144 | 3 |
| 2004 F-250 | 154 | 2 |
| 2003 F-250 | 116 | 2 |
| 2002 F-250 | 156 | 2 |
| 2001 F-250 | 220 | 4 |
| 2000 F-250 | 326 | 5 |
| 1999 F-250 | 581 | 14 |
| 1998 F-250 | 56 | 6 |
| 1997 F-250 | 304 | 10 |
| 1996 F-250 | 176 | 4 |
| 1995 F-250 | 184 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford F-250?
Owners most often report suspension, steering, engine problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 48 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Ford F-250?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Ford F-250 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-250 model years, the 2013 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.