2013 Ford F-350 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 20 engine complaints for the 2013 Ford F-350, 23% of that year's 86 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 69,500 miles, and 3 of the reports involved fires. There are no related recalls on file for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 20
- 23% of 86
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 69,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine stalls or shuts down without warning while driving, sometimes near 40 mph or 70 mph, and will not restart until the key is cycled.
- Owners report fuel-related fires in the engine compartment, in one case preceded by a low fuel pressure warning and in another by a fuel odor and explosion sound.
- Exhaust regenerative (DPF) cleaning cycles trigger severe engine shaking, loud knocking, and rough running on the 6.7 diesel.
- High-pressure fuel pump failures tied to metal shavings found in the fuel system, sometimes leaving the truck undriveable and towed to a dealer.
- Check engine light illuminates for issues traced to the EGR cooler, fuel pump assembly, or DEF system, with repeat dealer visits and recurring failures.
- One owner reported the engine surging to full throttle unexpectedly when shifting from drive to reverse, with the only fix being to shut off the ignition.
When 2013 Ford F-350 engine complaints were filed
First complaint May 12, 2014, latest Dec 16, 2024.
Engine recalls for the 2013 Ford F-350
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by F-350 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine complaints on the 2013 Ford F-350?
- NHTSA lists 20 engine complaints for the 2013 F-350, which is 23% of all 86 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford F-350 engine problems?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue on the 2013 F-350.
- At what mileage do 2013 F-350 engine problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 69,500 miles.
- Did any 2013 F-350 engine complaints involve fires?
- Yes, 3 of the 20 engine complaints involved fires, with no crashes or injuries reported.