2013 FORD F-250 SD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
32
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 FORD F-250 SD
The 2013 FORD F-250 SD has received a total of 32 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR, STEERING, EQUIPMENT. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (7 complaints), Suspension (5 complaints), and Electrical System (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 FORD F-250 SD
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2013 FORD F-250 SD, potentially affecting up to 306 vehicles.
Recall 20E090000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
| 102 vehicles affected
Defect: Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Consequence: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
View full details →Recall 20E090000 — STEERING
| 102 vehicles affected
Defect: Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Consequence: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
View full details →Recall 20E090000 — EQUIPMENT
| 102 vehicles affected
Defect: Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Consequence: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 FORD F-250 SD
32 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FORD F-250 SD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Diesel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I AM EXPERIENCING WHAT IS CALLED THE FORD DEATH WOBBLE. HITTING A ROUGH SPOT, OR A TAR LINE WILL CAUSE VIOLENT STEERING WOBBLE.MUST SLOW DOWN BELOW 40 MPH TO STOP THE PROBLEM.
I AM EXPERIENCING WHAT IS CALLED THE FORD DEATH WOBBLE. HITTING A ROUGH SPOT, OR A TAR LINE WILL CAUSE VIOLENT STEERING WOBBLE.MUST SLOW DOWN BELOW 40 MPH TO STOP THE PROBLEM.
MY VEHICLE HAS 'EXPERIENCED THE 'F250 DEATH WOBBLE' ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND IT IS A SCARY FEELING WHEN IT HAPPENS. TH DEATH WOBBLE USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ANY YOU HIT A ROUGH PATCH OR BUMP IN THE ROAD. DURING THE 'DEATH WOBBLE THE TRUCK BOUNCES ALL OVER THE ROAD AND THE FRONT SUSPENSION GETS LIGHT AND IT IS HARD TO MAINTAIN THE VEHICLE IN THE PROPER LANE . FOR THESE REASONS, I REFUSE TO ALLOW MY WIFE TO DRIVE THIS TRUCK. SEEING HOW THIS IS A COMMON HOT BUTTON ISSUE ON THE F250 FORUM, I AM SURPRISED THAT FORD HAS NOT BEEN FORCED TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND TO FIX THESE KNOWN ISSUES BEFORE SOMEONE IS INVOLVED IN A FATAL ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF THE ' F250 DEATH WOBBLE!'
EGR AND EGR COOLER FAILED AT 21,000 MILES. DEALER FIXED UNDER WARRANTY 3/22/16. SAME PARTS HAVE FAILED AGAIN AT 46,000 MILES AND IS OUT OF WARRANTY. SEARCHING THE WEB SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON REPEAT FAILURE FOR THE 6.7 DIESEL AND COSTS $2,000 FOR REPAIR. ENGINE TROUBLE CODE IS P0401. THE PARTS OR DESIGN MUST BE DEFECTIVE AS THEY ONLY LAST FOR ABOUT 20,000 MILES.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-250 SD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE HEATING ASSEMBLY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Safety Rating for the 2013 FORD F-250 SD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 FORD F-250 SD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 FORD F-250 SD
Ford Motor Company has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 FORD F-250 SD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM 47641 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Some 2011-2019 F-Super Duty, 2015-2019 Transit, 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 and 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L, 3.2L or 3.0L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P207F, P20EE, P229F, P2201 and/or P24AE. This may be a result of using aftermarket cleaning liquids or tools for the...
15-088 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
FORD 2011-2015 F-SUPER DUTY: BULLETIN INFORMATION INVOLVING PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.7L DIESEL ENGINES RUNS ROUGH CONDITION ONLY DURING THE EXHAUST REGENERATION PROCESS.*LJ
15-0029 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
FORD 2011-2015 F-SUPER DUTY: CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE BUILT BEFORE JAN. 30, 2015 MAY EXPERIENCE MIL WITH MULTIPLE TROUBLE CODES IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE MEMORY. *LJ
44974 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
FORD 2013-2015 F-SUPER DUTY, MKX, AND 2013-2014 EDGE: SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING THE BATTERY JUNCTION BOX TERMINAL REPLACEMENT KITS AVAILABLE. *LJ
44991 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
FORD 2013-2015 F- SUPER DUTY: BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING THE ONE TOUCH AUTO UP/DOWN POWER WINDOWS MAY EXHIBIT ERRATIC OPERATION WITH POSSIBILITY OF MULTIPLE WINDOWS BEING INOPERATIVE AFTER EACH KEY CYCLE. *LJ
ASI-44530 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: DUE TO OPERATING IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (BELOW 20F/-7C), THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WILL ILLUMINATE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P054F. MODEL 2013-2014 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE
ASI-44394 — TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
FORD: LONGITUDINAL ACCELERATION SENSOR IS STORED IN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE, CAUSING TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR TO BE FLASHING OR ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2011-2014 F SUPER DUTY.
ASI-32204 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: ON SOME SUPER DUTY TRUCKS, DUE TO OIL, COOLANT OR OTHER FLUIDS COLLECTING IN ENGINE VALLEY AND DRAINING OUT, FLUID IS LEAKING FROM FRONT COVER AND/OR TRANSMISSION BELLHOUSING AREA. MODEL 2011-2013 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE
AS1-32241 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD: ON VARIOUS VEHICLES WITH MY TOUCH,AFTER ANY APIM PROGRAMMING, REPLACEMENT OR DISCONNECT FROM FRONT DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FDIM), TOUCHSCREEN CALIBRATION MUST BE PERFORMED. MODEL YEARS 2011-2013. NO MODELS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 FORD F-250 SD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F-250 SD
- 2008 FORD F-250 SD — 175 complaints
- 2009 FORD F-250 SD — 33 complaints
- 2010 FORD F-250 SD — 48 complaints
- 2011 FORD F-250 SD — 189 complaints
- 2012 FORD F-250 SD — 97 complaints
- 2013 FORD F-250 SD (current)
- 2014 FORD F-250 SD — 37 complaints
- 2015 FORD F-250 SD — 31 complaints
- 2016 FORD F-250 SD — 15 complaints
- 2017 FORD F-250 SD — 119 complaints
- 2018 FORD F-250 SD — 23 complaints
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- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
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- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints