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2013 Ford F-150 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 62 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Ford F-150, about 2% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 51,900 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component on the 2013 model year.

Structure & Body complaints
62
2% of 2,981
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
51,900 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Rear driver and passenger doors sometimes fail to unlock or open from inside or outside, including with the remote fob, then intermittently work again later.
  • Rear side window glass has shattered without impact, in one case right after the rear defroster was turned on while driving at highway speed.
  • The interior hood release latch can be brushed and triggered accidentally by a foot when exiting the truck, causing the hood to pop open later while driving.
  • Owners report small round rust spots appearing on the factory white paint shortly after purchase, which returned even after the dealer attempted to wash them off.

When 2013 Ford F-150 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 11, 2013, latest Aug 18, 2025.

2013 Ford F-150 structure & body complaints: complaints filed per quarter52013 Q12015 Q12017 Q12018 Q32019 Q42022 Q12024 Q3
62 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q1 to 2025 Q3; peak 2018 Q1 (5).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by F-150 model year

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

  1. 2010106 (13%)
  2. 201143 (2%)
  3. 201240 (2%)
  4. 201362 (2%)
  5. 201446 (3%)
  6. 2015222 (13%)
  7. 2016248 (12%)
  8. 2017146 (10%)
  9. 2018254 (11%)
  10. 201946 (3%)
  11. 202034 (5%)
  12. 202142 (4%)
  13. 202223 (4%)
  14. 202325 (6%)
  15. 20245 (3%)
  16. 20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2013 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 62 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 F-150, which is about 2% of the 2,981 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 F-150 Structure & Body issues?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component area on the 2013 F-150.
At what mileage do these structural problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 F-150 is 51,900 miles.
Were there any crashes linked to these complaints?
NHTSA data shows 6 crashes and 5 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 F-150, with no fires reported.
How does 2013 compare to other F-150 model years for this problem area?
The 2013 F-150 had 62 Structure & Body complaints (2% share), lower than 2015 (222 complaints, 13%), 2016 (248, 12%), and 2018 (254, 11%), which show higher complaint counts and shares for this area.

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.