How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2013 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA lists 64 complaints in this area for the 2013 F-150, about 2% of the 2,981 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford F-150 suspension or wheels?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2013 F-150.

At what mileage do these suspension problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2013 F-150 is 45,000 miles.

Did any suspension or wheel issues cause crashes?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2013 F-150.

How does 2013 compare to other F-150 years for this issue?

The 2013 F-150 had 64 complaints in this area, higher than 2012's 48 and 2014's 36, but below 2016's 72 complaints.

2013 Ford F-150 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 64 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2013 Ford F-150, about 2% of its 2,981 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 45,000 miles, with 2 crashes and no fires reported. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 64; 2% of 2,981
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 45,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Front end shakes, shimmies, or wobbles at speeds under 55 mph, sometimes starting from the day the truck was delivered.
Steering wheel knocks or bangs over small bumps and smooth roads, with some owners noting it worsens in hot weather.
Tires wear unevenly on the inside edge or develop sidewall splits well before expected tire life.
Two-piece factory lug nuts corrode and swell, making it hard or impossible to remove a wheel with the factory lug wrench during a roadside flat.
Loaded trucks exhibit pulsing, bucking, or shaking when accelerating from a stop, worsening as payload increases.
Spare tire is smaller than the factory tires, raising concerns when towing.

When 2013 Ford F-150 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 28, 2013, latest Mar 10, 2026.

64 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2018 Q4 (5).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by F-150 model year

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

201045 (5%)
201145 (2%)
201248 (3%)
201364 (2%)
201436 (2%)
201558 (3%)
201672 (4%)
201759 (4%)
201867 (3%)
201924 (2%)
202016 (2%)
202140 (4%)
202222 (4%)
202330 (7%)
20244 (2%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2013 Ford F-150 have?: NHTSA lists 64 complaints in this area for the 2013 F-150, about 2% of the 2,981 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford F-150 suspension or wheels?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2013 F-150.
At what mileage do these suspension problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2013 F-150 is 45,000 miles.
Did any suspension or wheel issues cause crashes?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2013 F-150.
How does 2013 compare to other F-150 years for this issue?: The 2013 F-150 had 64 complaints in this area, higher than 2012's 48 and 2014's 36, but below 2016's 72 complaints.