2013 FORD F-150 Complaints

View complaints related to 2013 FORD F-150. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. There are more than 2,880 complaints submitted for the 2013 FORD F-150. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.

  • 2013 FORD F-150
    - Lake City, FL

    Radio - Audio - No sound from speakers Cannot receive (hear, listen to) emergency broadcast, traffic notices or weather alerts UNKNOWN UNKNOWN

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  • 2013 FORD F-150
    - Alexandria, IN

    The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train). The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was taken to Sheets Affordable Transmission, where the transmission lead frame was replaced. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle experienced an unintended and abrupt transmission downshift temporarily, causing both the contact and her husband to come off the seats. The vehicle was taken to Sheets Affordable Transmission however, the failure could not be duplicated; however, the mechanic informed the contact that the failure could be related to Ford Campaign Number: 12C23. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

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  • 2013 FORD F-150
    - Ames, IA

    The Ford F150 has suddenly downshifted at highway speed and gone into limp mode. A maintance light shows momentarlly. I am working with local Ford dealerships to have the issue addressed. They suggest that it may be addressed under a field campaign that has expired. The sudden downshift and limp mode is a safety issue in traffic. The problem happens then goes away.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 FORD F-150
    - Richmond, VA

    While driving my 2013 f150 the driving the truck in drive it automatically starts to shift gears & the truck slams & come to a sudden stop. Thank god nobody was behind me. This truck had a recall in 2019 before I purchased the truck that hasn’t been done. I already emailed a complaint & haven’t heard nothing back. I need my transportation. Can someone please help me. Thank you,

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  • 2013 FORD F-150
    - Hortonville, WI

    The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the passenger's side rear door failed to lock as needed. The contact stated that the locking mechanism was inoperable. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. The VIN was not available.

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  • 2013 FORD F-150
    - Sykesville, MD

    Traction Control Module failed -- (as diagnosed and confirmed by the dealer) I did a quick stop (someone cut in front of me), and felt the anti-locks 'kick in'. Later that day, the dashboard lit up with three warning lights and two messages stating that the anti-lock and brake systems needed to be serviced. I am not sure what risks are associated with this --- but... its the braking system. The repair cost estimate: Nearly $6,000.00

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 FORD F-150
    - Waldorf, MD

    The component that failed was the transmission and the power train control module. The vehicle and component is available for inspection. My self and passenger were at risk while pulling out onto the highway and the vehicle had a sudden transmission downshift. This disabled the vehicle in the highway while merging into oncoming traffic. The problem has been confirmed by the Ford Dealership and a repair estimate has been provided for the transmission and PCM (Powertrain control module) The vehicle component has been inspected by Ford the manufacturer. There were no warning symbols, lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to they failure.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 FORD F-150
    - Davie, FL

    2013 f 150 xlt aquipped with 6 speed transmission fail twice in 11 years same issue , transmission out of the blu in high speed desides from high gear it shifts to low gear causing the truck in a very rapid down shift causing bodily injury and getting hit on the back do a sudden stop , I was lucky twice , fist time the repair were covered by the warranty but the second time I had to lay out of my pocket , I plead with FORD to help me with the bill they turn me down. I hope it doesn’t happen again.( frightened experience thank GOD I didn’t have any passengers on both incidents .

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 FORD F-150
    - Youngstown, OH

    The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 65 MPH, the message “Service Vehicle Soon” was displayed, and check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle immediately experienced a loss of automotive power, and the speedometer went to zero(0) and remained at zero(0). The contact pulled over onto the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that lead frame connector was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 166,712.

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  • 2013 FORD F-150
    - Sherman, NY

    The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train); the VIN was included, but the vehicle was repaired in 2019. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000.

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