2013 Ford F-150 HVAC Problems
NHTSA lists 21 HVAC complaints for the 2013 Ford F-150, about 1% of its 2,981 total complaints for the year. The dominant issue is the rear window defroster causing the rear window to shatter, at a median mileage of 74,500. No related recalls are listed.
- HVAC complaints
- 21
- 1% of 2,981
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 74,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical HVAC symptoms owners report
- Owners report the rear window shattering or cracking shortly after activating the rear defroster, often accompanied by a loud banging or popping sound.
- Some describe the shattering happening while parked, idling, or driving at low speed, with no impact or warning beforehand.
- Several owners had dealers or glass shops attribute the failure to the rear defroster heating element overheating the glass.
- One owner reported the heater unexpectedly kicking out of recirculation mode after several minutes, pulling outside exhaust fumes into the cabin.
- Failures were reported across a range of mileages, with one incident occurring as early as 3,000 miles and others near or above 100,000 miles.
When 2013 Ford F-150 HVAC complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 1, 2015, latest Mar 10, 2023.
HVAC recalls for the 2013 Ford F-150
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
HVAC complaints by F-150 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2013 Ford F-150 have an HVAC recall?
- No. NHTSA's data for this page lists no related recalls for the 2013 F-150 HVAC system.
- How common are HVAC complaints on the 2013 F-150?
- NHTSA shows 21 HVAC complaints for the 2013 F-150, about 1% of the 2,981 total complaints filed for that model year.
- What is the main HVAC problem reported on the 2013 F-150?
- The majority of sample complaints describe the rear window shattering after the rear defroster is activated, with a median failure mileage of 74,500.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these HVAC complaints?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 21 HVAC complaints for the 2013 F-150.
- How does the 2013 F-150 compare to other years for HVAC complaints?
- The 2013 F-150 had 21 HVAC complaints (1% share), similar to 2011 (23, 1%), 2012 (17, 1%), and 2014 (22, 1%), but fewer than 2010's 30 complaints (4% share).