2013 Ford F-350: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
76 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
79,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 43 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 30 of 76 complaints (39.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 27 | 35.5% |
| Braking behavior | 8 | 10.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 6.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.6% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Steering | 30 |
| Suspension | 29 |
| Engine | 15 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Wheels | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
Steering: 30; Suspension: 29; Engine: 15; Fuel/Propulsion System: 6; Power Train: 5; Unknown Or Other: 5; Wheels: 5; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 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 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 8 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 11 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 11 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 11; 100,000 to 149,999: 11; 150,000 and above: 2
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 33 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 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 7; 2017: 4; 2018: 6; 2019: 10; 2020: 10; 2021: 9; 2022: 11; 2023: 4; 2024: 4; 2025: 6; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 27 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 5 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10524490 · 2013-07-11 (July 11, 2013)
EXCESSIVE BODY SWAYING WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL 1/4 INCH RIGHT OR LEFT OR TRYING TO MISS SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. THERE IS NO BODY STABLING CONTROL AT ANY SPEED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 12 miles reported. Look up ODI 10524490 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10583032 · 2014-04-16 (April 16, 2014)
THIS VEHICLE SHUTTERS UPON TAKING OFF AND WILL FROM SPEEDS OF 20 TO 70 MPH BOUNCE OR HAVE "WHEEL HOP". THE FORD DEALERSHIP HAD DISCRIBED THIS TO BE A SIMULAR PROBLEM AS THE SHORT BED SUPER DUTY, HOWEVER MAINTAIN THIS WHEEL HOP IS NOT A SAFTY ISSUE. I WAS ALSO ADVISED AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND RECOMMENDS NO FIX AND CALLS THIS THE CHARACTER OF THE TRUCK. AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE TRUCK WILL ACTUALLY BOUNCE THE REAR END TO WHERE THE FEELING IS LIKE THAT OF A BAD TIRE OR BUBBLED TIRE. THE WHEEL HOP WILL CONTINUE INTERM…
Owner-reported narrative. 19,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10583032 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10622326 · 2014-08-14 (August 14, 2014)
I WAS DRIVING IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD AT ABOUT 25 MPH AND THE ENGINE QUIT, AND WOULD NOT RESTART!! ALSO THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD ALLOW THE STARTER TO STAY ENGAGED!! HAD TO TURN THE KEY OFF FOR THE STARTER TO STOP!! THE TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER AND IT HAS BEET THERE FOR OVER A WEEK AND THEY CALLED YESTERDAY AND TOLD ME THERE WERE METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FUEL PUMP AND I DO NOT KNOW IF THE METAL SHAVINGS GOT INTO THE OIL SYSTEM TO RUIN THE ENGINE!! *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 12,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10622326 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10790402 · 2015-11-14 (November 14, 2015)
THE EGT SENSOR FAILED, THEREFORE THE ENGINE'S COMPUTER SHUT DOWN THE MOTOR WHILE I WAS DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. THE SHUT DOWN STARTS BY NO LONGER ALLOWING ACCELERATION OR TO REMAIN AT A CONSTANT SPEED, BUT RATHER FORCING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND NOT ALLOWING THE DRIVER TO KEEP ENGINE CONTROL. I WAS IN A RURAL STRETCH OF HIGHWAY AND WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD WITHOUT TOO MUCH TROUBLE, HOWEVER I WOULD BE VERY CONCERNED IF THIS ENGINE SHUT DOWN HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WITH A LOT OF TRAFFIC. I SEE THAT A…
Owner-reported narrative. 64,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10790402 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10850350 · 2016-03-18 (March 18, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EGR COOLER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NINE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10850350 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10861015 · 2016-04-22 (April 22, 2016)
I HAVE A 2013 6.7 DIESEL. IT GOES THROUGH THE EXHAUST FILTER CLEANING ABOUT EVERY 200 MILES. AFTER THIS PROCESS STARTS THE ENGINE RUNS EXTREMELY ROUGH, LIKE IT'S READY TO DROP OUT. THERE IS ALSO A VERY LOUD KNOCKING NOISE AND VIOLENT SHAKING WHILE I DRIVE. YES, IT'S MORE THAN JUST THE TYPICAL DIESEL CLATTER.
Owner-reported narrative. 29,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10861015 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10887803 · 2016-07-22 (July 22, 2016)
TRUCK WAS IDLING THEN STOPPED AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN. TRUCK WAS TOWED TO DEALER. DIAGNOSIS WAS FAILED HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP DUE TO METAL SHAVINGS. NO KNOWN ISSUES WITH POOR FUEL. FUEL FILTERS CHANGED REGULARLY. NO "WATER IN FUEL" WARNING LIGHTS. NO ISSUES WITH VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT DONE 1 DAY EARLIER. 65,000 MILES. FORD COMPANY WILL NOT WARRANTY REPAIR DUE TO ALLEGED CLAIM OF CONTAMINATED FUEL. NO SIGNS OF RUST, OR ANY TYPE OF CONTAMINATE IN OR ON COMPONENTS.
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10887803 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10903231 · 2016-09-02 (September 2, 2016)
ENGINE FIRE - WHILE TRAVELING AT 55MPH AND TOWING A FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER ON THE INTERSTATE, THE VEHICLE INDICATED "LOW FUEL PRESSURE" ON THE DASH PANEL. A FIRE ERUPTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SENDING SMOKE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. AFTER STOPPING, THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE REMAINDER OF THE TRUCK AND THEN CAUGHT THE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER ON FIRE. BOTH THE TRUCK AND THE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER WERE DESTROYED IN THE FIRE. I BELIEVE THAT A DIESEL FUEL LEAK CAUSED THE FIRE AND RESULTING DAMAGE. BECAUSE THIS FIRE OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN …
Owner-reported narrative. 79,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10903231 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
14V498000 · Equipment
Reported: 2014-08-13 (August 13, 2014)
PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: PJ's has notified 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 August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.
NHTSA campaign record ↗