How many 2013 Ford F-150 owners reported fuel system problems?

NHTSA lists 159 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Ford F-150, which is about 5% of the 2,981 total complaints filed for that model year.

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

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this fuel system issue.

At what mileage do fuel system failures typically occur on the 2013 F-150?

The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2013 F-150 is 62,221 miles.

Are the fuel system problems dangerous?

NHTSA data shows 5 fires and 1 crash linked to Fuel System complaints on the 2013 F-150, with 0 injuries reported.

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

The 2013 F-150 had 159 Fuel System complaints (5% share), lower in share than 2010 (7%), 2012 (7%), and much lower than 2022 (15%), but higher in raw count than most other years listed.

2013 Ford F-150 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 159 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Ford F-150, about 5% of its 2,981 total complaints that model year, with a median failure mileage of 62,221 and 5 fires reported. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this issue.

Fuel System complaints: 159; 5% of 2,981
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 62,221 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report the fuel pump relay fuse melting or overheating, sometimes causing a burning odor and stalling.
Vehicles reportedly stall or fail to restart after the fuel pump wiring or fuse is damaged by heat, sometimes requiring towing to a dealer.
Several owners describe the vehicle losing power or surging while attempting to accelerate or pass at highway speed, with the check engine light flashing briefly before power returned.
Some owners report engine hesitation or a nose-dive feeling in power delivery during passing maneuvers, lasting a few seconds before normal operation resumed.
A few complaints mention lower-than-advertised fuel economy alongside the fuel system stalling issues.

When 2013 Ford F-150 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint May 11, 2013, latest Apr 20, 2026.

159 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2013 Q3 (10).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by F-150 model year

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

200582 (7%)
200659 (10%)
200754 (11%)
200827 (7%)
200922 (7%)
201058 (7%)
2011117 (5%)
2012119 (7%)
2013159 (5%)
201472 (5%)
201580 (5%)
201695 (5%)
201727 (2%)
201863 (3%)
201924 (2%)
202014 (2%)
202187 (9%)
202289 (15%)
202310 (2%)
20246 (3%)
20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2013 Ford F-150 owners reported fuel system problems?: NHTSA lists 159 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Ford F-150, which is about 5% of the 2,981 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford F-150 fuel system?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this fuel system issue.
At what mileage do fuel system failures typically occur on the 2013 F-150?: The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2013 F-150 is 62,221 miles.
Are the fuel system problems dangerous?: NHTSA data shows 5 fires and 1 crash linked to Fuel System complaints on the 2013 F-150, with 0 injuries reported.
How does the 2013 F-150's fuel system complaint rate compare to other years?: The 2013 F-150 had 159 Fuel System complaints (5% share), lower in share than 2010 (7%), 2012 (7%), and much lower than 2022 (15%), but higher in raw count than most other years listed.