Ford F-150 Complaints (2013)

2,994 consumer complaints on file.

#11647750March 11, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I have had a problem with the transmission molded lead frame 19N01 it also shows a wrench when this problem occurs. This caused my vehicle to not show the speed limit of my vehicle. It also caused my vehicle not be able to accelerate. I then worried about this problem due to this incident was on the highway and almost caused a crash.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646543March 5, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front brakes. The contact stated that the braking system independently engaged and stopped the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle had not stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a parts store and upon parking he observed that smoke was being emitted from the passenger side front wheel well. The contact stated that he observed that a flame was visible from the passenger wheel well and that store employees had extinguished the flames with hand-held fire extinguishers. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front brake line on the passenger side, both brake drums, calipers, pads, and rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that later the failure recurred and he needed to replace pads, and calipers on the front passenger side. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V345000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not associated with any recalls related to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646429March 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted to first gear with the wrench warning symbol displayed. The contact was forced to reset the vehicle by turning off the vehicle, disconnecting and then reconnecting the battery, for the vehicle to resume normal operation. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); which was linked to the failure. The contact used a code reader that showed a defect with the speed sensor inside the transmission control unit. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646454March 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN
When on interstate or main road it shifts from 6th gear to first gear called Ford they said there is no recalls for my vehicle it shifts down so hard that my back tires slide without warning it is a danger
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646064March 3, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was running rough and there was a strong burning smell. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ABS fuse was overheating, was damaging the brake pads and rotors, and was causing the vehicle to overheat. The mechanic advised the contact to remove the ABS fuse, and the contact removed the fuse. The vehicle was later taken to another independent mechanic, where it was determined that the failure was related to the ABS module. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist, where the same assessment was made. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH and approaching the stop light, the vehicle in front of her vehicle stopped prematurely. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the vehicle decelerated but failed to stop as intended and crashed into the rear of the other vehicle. The contact stated that the ABS and the traction control warning lights were illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact hit the right leg shin area against the dashboard and sustained a punctured wound on the leg. The contact also sustained a swollen right leg and back pain. The emergency units physically examined the contact and recommended medical assistance for the right leg injury. The contact later went to urgent care but could not afford the cost of the medical care. The contact then treated the injuries at home. It was unknown whether the other driver sustained injuries. There was no property damage. A police report was filed but the contact did not have the information available. The police determined that it was a no-fault accident. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from the scene. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hot
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11645575February 28, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 75 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from sixth gear to first gear. The speedometer and RPM fell to zero. The accelerator pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The check engine and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The wrench symbol was displayed. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and confirmed there was no warranty coverage for the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 140,300.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11645651February 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle jerked, and the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted the vehicle. The contact drove for a short while however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the engine revved, and the mileage gauge went to zero. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed. The contact discovered Technical Service Bulletin: 19N01 on the Ford App. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the mileage eliminated the vehicle from the Extended Warranty. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644739February 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted to first gear, and the rear wheels locked up, almost causing a collision. The contact depressed the brake pedal and pulled over to the side of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had gone into LIMP Mode several times. The contact stated that upon disconnecting and reconnecting the battery, the vehicle responded as needed, occasionally. The vehicle was taken to GN Automotive, where it was diagnosed and determined that the output shaft speed sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642735February 14, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
I was driving on [XXX] in Georgia. I was going around 75 mph and my transmission dropped from 6th gear to 1st Gear my speed dropped from around 75 mph to 25 mph in less than a second. My safety and the safety of other vehicles/people were put in danger, I almost lost control of my steering and hit somebody in the right lane next to me. Three Vehicles behind me had to slam on their brakes and swerve around me to avoid rear ending me. When the vehicles transmission dropped gears rapidly, at the same time I got a gear wrench symbol across my cluster display, and I lost functionality of the vehicles mph gauge and gas gauge. The fasten seatbelt light was also on but no audible warning tone was heard.. The vehicle also lost acceleration power. I was able to get the vehicle home and turned the car on and off and everything went back to normal. This is an intermittent issue with no warning when it will happen. There was a recall from ford for a programming issue with the tranny and currently a CSP with campaign #19N01 for a Transmission molded leadframe extended coverage. Basically the lead frame needs to be replaced to correct the problem which is 4,000 to 6,000 dollars. Ford will not fix my lead frame because I am past certain dates and over the mileage by 2,200 miles. I also needed to be displaying symptoms and the code for ford to fix the issue if I was within dates and mileage. I didn’t display any codes or symptoms until I was 2,200 miles over the CSP warranty coverage. I also just bought the truck in September of 2024 and was not aware of this issue. I can’t express enough how dangerous going from 75 mph to 25 mph in a second on a busy freeway is. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642545February 13, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel was turned; however, the steering wheel failed to respond as intended. In addition, the power steering failure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with rack and pinion failure. The contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 38,057.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11642327February 12, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and resume driving. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving and while at a complete stop. The contact was able to drive to the residence at 5 MPH after the last failure. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the lead frame had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11641629February 10, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The truck downshifts into first gear,or gets stuck in a certain gear,and speedometer doesn't work and wrench light illuminates.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11641689February 10, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle was stuck in fifth gear and failed to return to normal operation. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the lead frame in the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11640586February 4, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the contact was driving on a snowy road surface. The contact stated that several warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle slid across the road. The contact was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, and the vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact's minor child was an occupant in the vehicle at the time of the failure. The dealer was made aware of the failure and the contact was notified of a recall for the failure however, the recall had expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11640073February 1, 2025
POWER TRAIN
My trucks transmission will down shit on its own out of know were it will be in like 5 th gear then it drops down into 3 erd r 2 end gear
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639874January 31, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted to first gear with the wrench warning symbol illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle entered LIMP Mode. The contact shut off the vehicle, disconnected, and reconnected the battery for the vehicle to resume normal operation. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train) which was linked to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under recall. The contact stated that upon exiting the dealer's parking lot; the failure immediately returned, and the vehicle was taken right back to the dealer. Despite the immediate failure, the contact was informed that no additional assistance could be offered. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 225,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639456January 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. In addition, the contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed lead frame. The contact was informed that the lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); in 2022. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639176January 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638848January 27, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted with the power train and the check engine warning light flashed on the instrument panel. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road and turn off the vehicle. The contact attempted several times to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the speed shaft sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it remained. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638864January 27, 2025
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
My wife was driving my truck and the gear light came on the dash. The truck went into limp mode in the middle of traffic and about caused her to get hit from behind. I took the truck to Long Lewis Ford in Prattville Alabama and was told that I was a year out of warranty for the recall that is on the transmission for my truck. Ford knows they had issues with 2013 F150's but now they do not want to fix my transmission. So I have to spend $800 to 1k on fixing my transmission when Ford knew they have an issue and are willing to let people drive unsafe vehicles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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