How common are engine problems on the 2013 Ford F-150?

Engine-related complaints account for 767 of 2,981 total complaints filed for the 2013 F-150, or 26% of all complaints for that year.

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

NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the engine complaints in this data.

At what mileage do 2013 F-150 engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 62,500 miles.

Do engine problems on the 2013 F-150 involve fires?

Yes, NHTSA data for this engine category includes 10 fire incidents, 9 crashes, and 9 injuries among the reported complaints.

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

The 2013 F-150 had 767 engine complaints (26% share), which is lower than the 2012 model's 34% share but higher than the 2014 model's 17% share.

2013 Ford F-150 Engine Problems

Engine complaints make up 767 of 2,981 total complaints for the 2013 Ford F-150, or 26%. Owners report engine fires, sudden power loss, and stalling, with a median failure mileage of 62,500. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this engine data.

Engine complaints: 767; 26% of 2,981
Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 10
Injuries reported: 9
Median mileage: 62,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report engine fires starting under the hood, sometimes while parked or driving, with smoke appearing before flames.
Some drivers describe sudden loss of power or stalling during hard acceleration or at highway speed, particularly with EcoBoost engines.
Several complaints describe the vehicle failing to decelerate or surging in RPM when the brake pedal was pressed.
One owner reported a fractured piston fragment found after the check engine light came on and the engine stalled at 70 mph.
Others describe erratic downshifting, loss of power from a stop, and cruise control disengaging unexpectedly.

When 2013 Ford F-150 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 30, 2012, latest Sep 2, 2026.

767 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2013 Q3 (43).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by F-150 model year

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

2010169 (20%)
2011637 (29%)
2012600 (34%)
2013767 (26%)
2014266 (17%)
2015393 (23%)
2016411 (20%)
2017413 (29%)
2018639 (28%)
2019407 (31%)
2020150 (21%)
2021113 (11%)
202254 (9%)
202345 (11%)
202423 (12%)
202515 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2013 Ford F-150?: Engine-related complaints account for 767 of 2,981 total complaints filed for the 2013 F-150, or 26% of all complaints for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford F-150 engine?: NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the engine complaints in this data.
At what mileage do 2013 F-150 engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 62,500 miles.
Do engine problems on the 2013 F-150 involve fires?: Yes, NHTSA data for this engine category includes 10 fire incidents, 9 crashes, and 9 injuries among the reported complaints.
How does the 2013 F-150's engine complaint rate compare to other years?: The 2013 F-150 had 767 engine complaints (26% share), which is lower than the 2012 model's 34% share but higher than the 2014 model's 17% share.