2013 Ford F-450 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-450 SD years
- Not enough data 21st of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 8 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford F-450 SD. That ranks 21st out of 32 F-450 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 43,000 miles. There are 8 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 8safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Ford F-450 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 | 1 | 50% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Ford F-450 SD recalls (8)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.
Risk: Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S09.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Problem: J.C. Madigan, Inc. (J.C. Madigan) is recalling one model year 2011 Ford F-550, and one model year 2013 Ford F-450 chassis with a 6.8L gasoline engine dump trucks equipped with certain PTO Assembly Pressure Switches, part number 30T37594, manufactured June 2009 through June 2013, used in power take off (PTO) assemblies. The switch may begin leaking oil.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: J.C. Madigan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact J.C. Madigan customer service at 1-978-847-2900.
Equipment
Problem: Palfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Palfleet) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 super duty vehicles modified by Palfleet and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Palfleet will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2014. Owners may contact Palfleet customer service at 1- 502-376-2458.
Equipment
Problem: Manning Equipment Inc. LLC (Manning) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Manning and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Manning will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. This action is the same as the service campaign action. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Manning at 1-800-876-8768.
Equipment
Problem: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners and dealers to inspect the Muncie PTO pressure switch to determine if it is from the range of defective switches and if required, remove the pressure switch assembly and put a plug in the port where the PTO switch had been installed. This switch was never being utilized. This will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-July 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.
Equipment
Problem: Stahl is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Stahl and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Stahl will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact Stahl customer service at 1-800-277-8245, or Muncie at 1-800-367-7867.
Equipment; engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Problem: Utility Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Utility Truck) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 UTLI41A, 2011 UTLN41, and 2012 UTLN46 aerial trucks manufactured December 2010 to September 2013 equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies installed on 2010-2013 Ford F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Utility Truck will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Utility Truck customer service at 1-254-857-8813.
Equipment; engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Problem: Somerset Welding & Steel, doing business as J&J Truck equipment (J&J), is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis with 6.8L gasoline engines modified by J&J to be equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Somerset will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began August 2014. Owner's may contact Somerset customer service at 1-800-777-2671.
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.
One peace rear window blew out did not break came out around gasket.was parked when i noticed wet sets and floor .possible hazard while move down the road.no reason for disloging
Radiator leak at 43,000 from the joint between the plastic end cap and aluminum core, driver's side near bumper. Cost to repair estimated at 1400-1800$ at only 7k miles outside of factory warranty. Vehicle is used daily within recommended weight capacities to move materials and trailers, but…
Other Ford F-450 SD years
← 2012 F-450 SD · 2014 F-450 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-450 SD | 2 | 3 |
| 2025 F-450 SD | 2 | 4 |
| 2024 F-450 SD | 8 | 3 |
| 2023 F-450 SD | 5 | 13 |
| 2022 F-450 SD | 24 | 14 |
| 2021 F-450 SD | 18 | 12 |
| 2020 F-450 SD | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 F-450 SD | 3 | 9 |
| 2018 F-450 SD | 0 | 7 |
| 2017 F-450 SD | 1 | 11 |
| 2016 F-450 SD | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 F-450 SD | 1 | 4 |
| 2014 F-450 SD | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2 | 8 |
| 2012 F-450 SD | 3 | 7 |
| 2011 F-450 SD | 6 | 8 |
| 2010 F-450 SD | 3 | 6 |
| 2009 F-450 SD | 3 | 5 |
| 2008 F-450 SD | 68 | 3 |
| 2007 F-450 SD | 16 | 1 |
| 2006 F-450 SD | 35 | 1 |
| 2005 F-450 SD | 40 | 4 |
| 2004 F-450 SD | 33 | 2 |
| 2003 F-450 SD | 16 | 5 |
| 2002 F-450 SD | 14 | 4 |
| 2001 F-450 SD | 23 | 7 |
| 2000 F-450 SD | 43 | 5 |
| 1999 F-450 SD | 66 | 9 |
| 1998 F-450 SD | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 F-450 SD | 4 | 3 |
| 1996 F-450 SD | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 F-450 SD | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford F-450 SD?
Owners most often report engine, structure problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Ford F-450 SD?
Yes, 8 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Ford F-450 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-450 SD model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.