2013 Ford F-150: raw data

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vehicle	2013 / ford / f-150
known issues	6 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-05)
complaints	2,796 on file (2012-10-30 → 2025-08-07)
recalls	3
investigations	3
fars	396 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Unexpected transmission downshift to low gearPOWER TRAIN138 complaints2024-11 → 2025-08f-150-2013-transmission-downshift

11678320 The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the speedometer went to 0 MPH, and the transmission failed to shift out of 1st gear. The contact shifted into neutral and shifted back to drive; however, the transmission still failed to upshift into
11661762 The faulty output shaft speed sensor (OSS) causes a signal loss between the sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM), leading to a sudden downshift into first gear, regardless of the vehicle's speed. This sudden downshift can cause the rear tires to slide, potentially
11638558 Ford recalled 107,850 2013 Ford F-150 trucks with 5.0-liter or 6.2-liter engines due to a transmission issue. The recall was issued on June 10, 2019, with the recall number 19V433000. The transmission could unexpectedly shift into first gear, regardless of the vehicle's speed

Cam phaser rattle on cold startENGINE5 complaints2025-04 → 2025-08f-150-2013-cam-phaser-rattle

11679124 Truck has 91,200 miles and was well maintained. Truck has a loud rattle (like rocks in a can) on dry start up after sitting for several days. Rattle goes away after starting and is consistent with worn CAM PHASERS, as shown in many videos on the internet describing this known
11672215 The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that at the initial start, there was a loud rattling sound coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The first time the failure occurred, the rattling sound ceased after

Brake master cylinder leak into brake boosterSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC3 complaints2025-05 → 2025-07f-150-2013-brake-master-cylinder-leak

11673904 The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while hauling a trailer, the brake pedal independently went to the floorboard. The ABS and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating with the accelerator pedal
11661809 The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing out of a driveway, the brake pedal was depressed and went down to the floorboard. The contact used the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to

Rear door latch failureLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES3 complaints2025-03 → 2025-07f-150-2013-rear-door-latch-failure

11677263 The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side rear door unexpectedly opened. The contact stopped the vehicle and attempted to close the door; however, the door failed to close and became inoperable. The
11660466 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

Back-up camera display failureBACK OVER PREVENTION3 complaints2025-05 → 2025-07f-150-2013-backup-camera-failure

11676488 When I put my Truck in Reverse...My Backup Camera goes BLACK with NO PICTURE. Which has caused me to back into things
11658356 The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the back over prevention camera screen displayed a blue screen, and there was no visible image displayed. The contact stated that the failure had created a visibility hazard. The contact

Steering wheel seizureSTEERING4 complaints2024-12 → 2025-07f-150-2013-steering-wheel-seizure

11675966 The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized. In addition, the steering failure warning light illuminated. The vehicle
11666851 The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while exiting the driveway, the steering wheel moved voluntarily and failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that the steering wheel then seized. The message "Power Steering Fault" was displayed on the screen

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
2796	2012-10-30	2025-08-07	74	31	POWER TRAIN:1212; ENGINE:531; SERVICE BRAKES:354; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:306; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:275

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
19V075000	11/02/2019	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.	Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S07.
19V433000	10/06/2019	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with 5.0L or 6.2L gasoline engines, that previously had the powertrain control module (PCM) software reprogrammed under recall 19V-075. The software used to reprogram the PCM did not have the necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.	Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S19.
16V345000	24/05/2016	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.	Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
PE13018	closed	Reduced power during hard acceleration	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	2013-05-22	2014-04-07	·	On May 22, 2013, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE13-018 to investigate 95 complaints alleging incidents of reduced engine power during hard accelerations in model year (MY) 2011 through 2013 Ford F-150 trucks.ODI was aware of three technical service bulletins (TSBs) issued by Ford for a condition that was related to moisture accumulation in the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) for the turbochargers.A Preliminary Evaluation was opened to gather information to assess whether the subject vehicles contain a safety related defect.The subject vehicles are powered by Ford?s 3.5L EcoBoost en
PE16003	closed	Master Cylinder External Leak	SERVICE BRAKES	2016-02-29	2016-07-26	16V345000	On May 23, 2016, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding a master cylinder defect that could result in loss of the front brake circuit in approximately 225,012 model year 2013 through 2014 Ford F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5-liter GTDI engines and built at the Dearborn Truck Plant from August 1, 2013 through August 22, 2014; and the Kansas City Assembly Plant from August 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014 (NHTSA Recall #16V-345, Ford Recall #16S24).Ford indicated that the rearmost cup seal in the brake master cylinder may roll, resulting in leaka
RQ17010	closed	Unexpected Transmission Downshift	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	2017-12-25	2019-10-22	19V075000	The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of transmissions unexpectedly downshifting to a lower gear without input from the driver on model year (MY) 2011-2013 Ford F-150, Expedition and Navigator vehicles. ODI has received 455 unique reports related to the alleged problem that were not covered under a previous recall for this issue (16V-248).Expedition and Navigator complaint rates are lower than F-150 complaints. Of those 455 reports, 34.7% claimed that the rear wheels locked up when the transmission downshifted. There were 4 accident cla

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	396	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2013 Ford F-150 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2013/ford/f-150

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2013 Ford F-150},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2013/ford/f-150}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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