How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Ford F-150?

NHTSA lists 332 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 F-150, about 11% of the 2,981 total complaints filed for that model year.

Are there fires linked to electrical problems on the 2013 F-150?

Yes. NHTSA data shows 16 fires and 6 injuries reported alongside these electrical complaints.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford F-150 electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this complaint area.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2013 F-150?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this complaint area is 67,000 miles.

How does the 2013 F-150's electrical complaint rate compare to other years?

The 2013 model year's 11% share is close to years like 2011, 2014, 2015, and 2016, all in the 10-12% range, though it is lower than the 45% share seen in 2024 and 30% in 2022.

2013 Ford F-150 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 332 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Ford F-150, about 11% of its 2,981 total complaints. These include 16 fires, 2 crashes, and 6 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 67,000. No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data.

Electrical System complaints: 332; 11% of 2,981
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 16
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 67,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report dashboard or instrument panel fires, with smoke and flames coming through the vents and melting the dashboard while driving.
Several describe electrical fires starting near the HVAC blower motor, with smoke and melting plastic dripping from the dash box.
Some report the vehicle catching fire near the rear window weatherstrip area after using remote autostart while parked.
Others describe a burning plastic smell and green smoke coming from the vents and touch screen shortly after starting the truck.
A few owners report the starter engaging on its own after shutting off the ignition, leading to smoke and a small fire under the engine block.
Some drivers noticed a burning odor from the wiring followed by visible engine fire while underway.

When 2013 Ford F-150 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 6, 2013, latest Aug 28, 2026.

332 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q2 (19).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010189 (22%)
2011252 (12%)
2012179 (10%)
2013332 (11%)
2014166 (11%)
2015186 (11%)
2016196 (10%)
2017137 (10%)
2018185 (8%)
2019107 (8%)
202090 (12%)
2021223 (22%)
2022181 (30%)
202397 (24%)
202485 (45%)
202527 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Ford F-150?: NHTSA lists 332 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 F-150, about 11% of the 2,981 total complaints filed for that model year.
Are there fires linked to electrical problems on the 2013 F-150?: Yes. NHTSA data shows 16 fires and 6 injuries reported alongside these electrical complaints.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford F-150 electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this complaint area.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2013 F-150?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this complaint area is 67,000 miles.
How does the 2013 F-150's electrical complaint rate compare to other years?: The 2013 model year's 11% share is close to years like 2011, 2014, 2015, and 2016, all in the 10-12% range, though it is lower than the 45% share seen in 2024 and 30% in 2022.