2013 FORD F-250 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
153
Owner Complaints
2 Crashes 2 Fires
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 FORD F-250
The 2013 FORD F-250 has received a total of 153 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (47 complaints), Steering (37 complaints), and Engine (9 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 FORD F-250
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 FORD F-250. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2013 FORD F-250
153 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FORD F-250. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Suspension
Complaints: 47
Steering
Complaints: 37
Engine
Complaints: 9
1 Fire
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 8
Wheels
Complaints: 8
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 7
Structurebody
Complaints: 4
Air Bags
Complaints: 3
2 Crashes
1 Injury
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3
Electrical System
Complaints: 2
1 Fire
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
Back Over Prevention
Complaints: 1
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Most Recent Complaints
TRUCK HAS JUST TURNED 20,000 MILES. AFTER HAVING THE DEF SYSTEM SERVICED AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP TRUCK HAS TO GO THU THE PARTICULATE FILTER REGEN SOONER AND SOONER. NOW EVERY 75 MILES. WHICH CAUSES TRUCK TOO LOSE POWER AND PRODUCE EXCESIVE EXHAUST TEMPERATURES WHICH CAN POTENTULLY CAUSE A FIRE. FORD IS TELLING ME THE EXHAUST EMISSSION SYSTEM IS OUT OF WARANTY YET TRUCK JUST HAS 20,000 MILES. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND A DANGER TO MYSELF, MY FAMILY, AND ANYONE NEARBY
Component/System: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – frontal airbags and crash sensors. Vehicle is in insurance/salvage custody and available for inspection upon request. On or about December 17, 2025, at approximately 0600, the reporting party was operating a 2013 Ford Super Duty F-250 Lariat Crew Cab 4WD (VIN [XXX] ) at an estimated speed of approximately 35 mph. Due to fog and wet roadway conditions, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a fixed object (tree). The collision resulted in severe front-end damage, and the vehicle was declared a total loss. Despite the severity of the impact, no airbags deployed. The vehicle has been inspected by law enforcement and insurance representatives. The condition has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or manufacturer. No SRS or airbag warning lamps or messages were observed prior to the collision. UNKNOWN whether event data recorder or airbag module data has been reviewed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Terrible exhaust fumes in the truck cab when using the heat or ac probably due to the extremely common exhaust manifold issues with these trucks. It could kill me and my child
See attached document for complaint.
See attached document for complaint.
Safety Rating for the 2013 FORD F-250
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 FORD F-250 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 FORD F-250
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 FORD F-250
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F-250
- 2008 FORD F-250 — 255 complaints
- 2009 FORD F-250 — 92 complaints
- 2010 FORD F-250 — 109 complaints
- 2011 FORD F-250 — 384 complaints
- 2012 FORD F-250 — 418 complaints
- 2013 FORD F-250 (current)
- 2014 FORD F-250 — 232 complaints
- 2015 FORD F-250 — 424 complaints
- 2016 FORD F-250 — 419 complaints
- 2017 FORD F-250 — 1,710 complaints
- 2018 FORD F-250 — 614 complaints
Other FORD Models
- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- 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