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2013 Ford F-150 Recall List

3 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Ford F-150, affecting transmission & powertrain and brakes. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Ford dealer.

Recall campaigns
3
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Jun 10, 2019
Owner complaints
2,981

All 2013 Ford F-150 recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 19V433000Jun 10, 2019Transmission & Powertrain107,857 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with 5.0L or 6.2L gasoline engines, that previously had the powertrain control module (PCM) software reprogrammed under recall 19V-075. The software used to reprogram the PCM did not have the necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

    Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S19.

  2. NHTSA 19V075000Feb 11, 2019Transmission & Powertrain1,263,051 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

    Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S07.

  3. NHTSA 16V345000May 24, 2016Brakes225,012 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:fluid

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.

    Risk: Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2013 Ford F-150, covering transmission & powertrain and brakes.
Are 2013 Ford F-150 recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2013 Ford F-150?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 19V433000, reported Jun 10, 2019, concerning the transmission & powertrain.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.