KnownCarProblems2013 Ford F-350 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford F-350, most often about the suspension (40% of complaints, typically around 120,000 miles). It is 12th of 14 F-350 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2013 Ford F-350 problems
Suspension
30 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 120,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
I was driving approximately 56 miles per hour on a highway when I experienced a horrible wobble of the front end of the truck. I immediately stopped and took it to the nearest dealer who told me that they did not know what could have caused this. They replaced almost all components in the front end of the truck…
While driving in excess of 55 MPH on all road surfaces the front end will randomly go into a violent front end wobble. The vehicle shakes violently as to throw heavy items from the door pockets and prevent steering the vehicle. We have replaced a suspected steering components with no remedy. We understand that a…
Steering
30 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 107,500 miles.
2013 f350 front end violent shaking after running over a bump on highway going 60 MPH,this made the truck lose all steering control. With applied braking the situation only got worse. The vehicle ended up on the center line creating a very dangerous situation with other vehicles around. We only gained control of the…
I was driving approximately 56 miles per hour on a highway when I experienced a horrible wobble of the front end of the truck. I immediately stopped and took it to the nearest dealer who told me that they did not know what could have caused this. They replaced almost all components in the front end of the truck…
Engine
17 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 69,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
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.…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-350. While driving 55 MPH, the front end of the vehicle shook violently. The steering wheel shook so badly to the point that it could not be held. The contact slowed the vehicle down and drove to newins bay shore Ford (219 w main st, bay shore, ny 11706). The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
Fuel system
7 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 12,500 miles.
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…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-350. While the vehicle was being inspected, the contact was informed that the vehicle had a fuel contamination failure. It was diagnosed that the fuel injector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
Wheels and tires
6 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
Purchased truck used came with new tires, unicorn creation lt265/70r-17 load range e. Purchased truck 8/12/2015 , the date code on tires (2312) on all 4 tires. In less than 6000 miles 3 tires had broken steel belts. 4800 mile vacation first leg 1300 miles mostly interstate pensacola,fl to norwich,ct doing the speed…
Transmission
5 complaints · 7%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…
When shifting from drive to reverse when parking a trailer or positing the truck in a parking space the engine will go full throttle and will spin the rear wheels even with your foot on the brake with no warning. The only way to stop the engine is to turn the key off putting in park or neutral does nothing. Have…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 7%While driving on the highway at high speed I noticed my car pulling to one side and then my low tire pressure come on .when I got to a safe location I looked at my front passenger tire and saw it was low. I put air in it, after returning to my car it was low again. I put air in it again, drove to the shop to get my…
Body and structure
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the taillights were starting to crack between the taillights and the tailgate on both sides. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Ford F-350 recalls
Equipment
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: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Vehicle commanded engine shutdown
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this rq to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13v-535 were inadequate. Recall 13v-535 was limited to a relatively small population of ambulance package vehicles and odi received complaints of pickup trucks and fire engine prep package vehicles being affected by the same defect. Ford manufactured approximately 555,985 subject vehicles between february 22, 2010 and january 30, 2015 that may be affected by defective egt sensors and powertrain control module (PCM) software calibration. The subject vehicles are equipped with four (4) egt sensors to monitor engine operating conditions. An egt sensor fault may produce
Questions about the 2013 Ford F-350
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford F-350?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (30 complaints, typically around 120,000 miles); steering (30 complaints, typically around 107,500 miles); engine (17 complaints, typically around 69,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Ford F-350 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 13, 2014 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Ford F-350?
- It is 12th of 14 F-350 model years by number of complaints, with 76 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.