2013 Ford F-250 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
95 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
77,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 67 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 47 of 95 complaints (49.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 18 | 18.9% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 5.3% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 2.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 2.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 47 |
| Steering | 37 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Wheels | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Structure:Body | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
Suspension: 47; Steering: 37; Engine: 9; Unknown Or Other: 8; Wheels: 8; Fuel/Propulsion System: 7; Structure:Body: 4; Air Bags: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 15 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 11 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 14 |
| 150,000 and above | 9 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 15; 75,000 to 99,999: 11; 100,000 to 149,999: 14; 150,000 and above: 9
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 28 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2013: 3; 2014: 5; 2015: 6; 2016: 5; 2017: 6; 2018: 7; 2019: 13; 2020: 11; 2021: 11; 2022: 12; 2023: 7; 2024: 3; 2025: 4; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10785355 · 2015-10-22 (October 22, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A BENT FRAME, WHICH RESULTED IN A SHAKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICEABLE UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE VEERED INDEPENDENTLY WHEN IT STRUCK A BUMP. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAD A BENT FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BENT FRAME RESULTED IN FAILURE WITH THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE HAD ALIGNMENTS, THE TIRE WAS REPLACED, AND THE STEERING STABILIZED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE R…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10785355 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10895533 · 2016-08-13 (August 13, 2016)
I PURCHASE A VEHICLE WHICH I KNEW THERE WAS AN ISSUE I THOUGHT WAS THE SUSPENSION . I ASKED WOODBRIDGE MOTORS IN WPB FL TO REPAIR BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE. THE DAY WE COME TO PICK IT UP, THEY ASSURE ME THAT THE PROBLEM WAS TAKING CARE OF, AND THEY ASKED ME TO SIGN OFF THE PAPER SAYING THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR, WHICH I TRUSTED THEM AND I DID. RIGHT AFTER I DROVE THE CAR OF THE LOT I NOTICE IT WAS NOTHING DONE, SO I BROUGHT CAR BACK TO THEM, THEY TOLD ME THE CAR WAS FIXED AT TIRE KINGDOM IN LAKE WORTH TO BRING THE CAR BACK TO TI…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10895533 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10563279 · 2014-02-06 (February 6, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE IT WOULD DRIFT TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN THE LANE. THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WA…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10563279 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11205559 · 2019-05-03 (May 3, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ABS, REDUCED POWER MODE, AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT CALLED THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS, INCLUDING WENDLE FORD AT [phone removed] (LOCATED AT 9000 N DIVISION ST, SPOKANE, WA 99218) AND WAS INFORMED TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THEIR FACILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPRO…
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11205559 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11143865 · 2018-10-29 (October 29, 2018)
WHILE DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE AND REDUCED POWER MESSAGE SHOWED UP LEAVING THE VEHICLE DEAD ON THE ROAD. WITHIN 30 SECONDS THE TRUCK HAD STALLED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO RE-START. TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CP4 HP PUMP HAD FAILED CONTAMINATING THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM. THE REPAIR BILL WAS ~$8,200
Owner-reported narrative. 102,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11143865 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11445218 · 2021-12-28 (December 28, 2021)
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle off to the side of the road; however, the vehicle failed to restart after multiple attempts. He initially had the vehicle towed to a dealer where he was informed that his vehicle could not be inspected for two weeks. The contact then towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that the fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced.…
Owner-reported narrative. 77,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11445218 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11633952 · 2025-01-03 (January 3, 2025)
The contact's son owns a 2013 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked while working and after returning to the vehicle and attempting to restart the vehicle, the message "Reduced Power" was displayed, and the vehicle was not able to be started. The contact's son had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed, and the fuel system and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The …
Owner-reported narrative. 206,181 miles reported. Look up ODI 11633952 at NHTSA ↗