2013 Ford F-250 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2013 Ford F-250 has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of all 21 model years tracked, and carries a Best verdict with no recalls filed. Suspension and steering complaints dominate, but overall reported problems are far below other F-250 years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #21 of 21 F-250 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 116
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Top 2013 Ford F-250 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires55 (47%)
- Steering40 (34%)
- Engine22 (19%)
- Fuel System13 (11%)
- Other9 (8%)
- Electrical System7 (6%)
- Structure & Body6 (5%)
- Airbags5 (4%)
- Brakes5 (4%)
- Seat Belts3 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report front-end vibration and shimmy at highway speeds, sometimes making the truck hard to control.
- Steering feels loose or wanders, with the vehicle drifting left or right during braking.
- Headlights have failed without warning while driving, forcing use of the high-beam switch.
- One owner reported low fuel pressure and loss of power steering followed by an engine compartment fire while towing.
- Dashboard instrument lighting has failed to dim or illuminate properly in daylight, described as a recurring complaint by service staff.
- A brake pedal reportedly offered no response during a stop, resulting in a crash before airbags deployed.
2013 Ford F-250 recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2013 compared with other F-250 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Ford F-250 reliable?
- Among 21 model years of the F-250, 2013 has the lowest complaint index (0) and ranks best overall, with 116 complaints and no recalls filed.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford F-250?
- Suspension, wheels and tires make up 47% of complaints, followed by steering at 34% and engine issues at 19%, based on NHTSA data.
- Does the 2013 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2013 F-250, unlike several other model years such as 2019 (11 recalls) and 2018 (9 recalls).
- How does the 2013 F-250 compare to other years?
- It ranks 21st out of 21 years for complaint volume relative to its index, meaning it has fewer reported problems than every other F-250 year, including Avoid-rated 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.
- What mileage do 2013 F-250 problems typically show up at?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 63,000 miles, with suspension complaints appearing around 88,000 miles and engine complaints around 53,296 miles.