Ford F-150 Complaints (2013)

2,994 consumer complaints on file.

#11530402July 5, 2023
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving at highway speed 75mph our truck shut down with no warning. A wrench light came on with no other warnings. No check engine light no warning went from highway speed to limp mode zero power almost got rear-ended trying to make it off highway with no power. The problem is the throttle body has oil intrusion on the dry electrical side shorting out the motor with OIL! FORD could care less until someone gets killed they will deny any issues! I also have pictures of item full of oil! This is a no warning problem and ford cannot diagnose.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11530191July 3, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The 2013 Ford F-150 had an issue with the transmission randomly shifting while driving. Ford issues a Customer Satisfaction Program, 19B05 to attempt to address through reprogramming. It was later followed up by a Safety Recall 19S19 and supplemental 19S07 to expand the recall. It appears the issue was never resolved and later Ford issue another supplement #3 in their customer satisfaction program 19N01 to actually replace a component called the Transmission Molded Leadframe assembly and also extended the coverage. My truck had several instances of random down shifting while driving so upon taking to the dealer it was found to be part of this Customer Satisfaction Program. The part has been on order for about 9 months and no resolution in sight. Ford has said that since this is part of the Customer Satisfaction Program, and not a Recall, that they are not obligated to provide any other assistance. As a daily driver I cannot count on the truck to be safely driven but have little option. I've had numerous instances of random shifting at highway speeds leading to temporary and sudden issues with control of this 6,000lb vehicle. On some occasions after stopping at an intersection and then accelerating into traffic it will not have shifted into 1st so while accelerating into traffic I'm left not able to move quickly with other drivers taking evasive action to avoid hitting me. I don't know how to elevate this as a priority with Ford to secure parts and get these trucks fixed in a timely manner or offer other options for loan vehicles before someone gets hurt.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11529432June 28, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Truck would, from a stop, not shift into gear and it would also without warning from a stop not go into gear. If placed into park and then in gear it work. Last incident, driving on interstate felt like transmission disengaged and orange wrench appeared on my screen. Took foot off of accelerator and all my gauges disappeared. No speed, fuel level etc. drove into the next town, pulled into parking lot, shut off engine, restarted engine and all gauges came back up. On hands free phone call with my dealership service manager as soon as it happened and kept them on phone until I restarted engine and started driving. No more incidents and made it home. Vehicle has been repaired, but I never received a notification regarding this issue. and it was not an inexpensive repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528507June 23, 2023
ENGINE
Ford has a known problem with the timing chain that results in needed repairs that cost in excess of $4000. The truck has 85000 miles and has been well maintained. I see that Ford had a recall on Ecoboost V6 engines. However, no recall was made on the V8 5 Liter engine even thoough Ford is well aware of the problem. I believe that Ford is hiding/falsifying information to avoid fixing the problem. I was informed that this issue is not frequent, but does happen in 20 to 25 percent of their vehicles. This is not a warranty issue. This is an issue of Ford not complying with regulations to identify and provide recalls for defective equipment.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528034June 20, 2023
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I have a Exhaust manifold leaking on the drive side lower back side. I'm scared it could catch my truck on fire if a backfire could happen while with my family with me
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526965June 14, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, he heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the camshaft rocker arm to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the camshaft rocker arm needed to be replaced a second time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,756.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526742June 13, 2023
STEERING
So recently my 2013 ford f150 steering wheel starting acting up on me, by acting up it my steering wheel started locking up on me and jerking to the left I was on my way to the movie theater with my 2 daughters in the back seat luckily nothing happen but it was a scary situation to be in having your steering wheel locked up on you in the middle of traffic. Later that day I had my truck towed to a Tuffys mechanic shop where I was later told that ford had a recall on what ever was happening to my steering wheel, so I made an appointment for the next day thinking my problem was going to be resolved but it didn’t. So it all happens to be that the recall was made for a couple 2013 ford models but not f-150 but they did cover the 2014 ford f-150 model which was kinda weird to me because I’m sure their is not a big difference when it comes to a 2013 and 2014 ford f-150.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11525171June 3, 2023
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Complaint: Speedometer is not working, loss of function of speedometer while driving and Downshifting of the gear. The instrumental cluster showed a maintenance warning while driving in which will cause the speedometer to stop working. When trying to drive the vehicle on a stop position, there is a delay on the acceleration. Vehicle feels like it's on 2nd or 3rd gear. This may lead to loss of control on vehicle. I brought my vehicle to Ford service, I had them do a diagnose on my vehicle. The only issue they're able to find is the cooling system leak and rotor/brake pad replacement in which I ended up costing $3700. Knowing this would resolve the main issue. They had my truck for a month and after 24 hours of receiving my vehicle the main issue showed up and can't use it again due to safety issue. I believe the issue of my vehicle is part of 2013 Ford F-150 recall, but my vehicle has not received a recall. I believe this is the issue my vehicle experiencing below. recall no: 19V433000 recall no: 19V075000 How come Ford Service did not know about my vehicle issue when it is the 2013 Ford F150 Recall Problem. But they let me spend big bucks for nothing and still not to be able to use my vehicle until now.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11524596May 31, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The defective part is the Transmission molded leadframe, their was a recall issued on Truck which I was not told until the problem occurred when I drivinh the truck I have taken truck in and told them the issue on the Transmission which I looked up and found the recall we contacted Ford Motor Company back in March 2023 and was told a letter would be sent to me for this recall to be done which I never received I contacted them again after I was told it would take 6 weeks to receive letter for the repair and was told the recall expired, this recall should of been fixed before truck was sold to me, I have tried to get this resolved it is not safe to drive the truck without this part being replaced, the engine light came on I took it in to Ford and had it checked and was told a recall was on the truck, it wasn't repaired and nothing has been resolved. Now they have said it would cost me $2000 to be replaced which was suppose to be replaced with the recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11524693May 31, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after having a routine oil change, while driving 35 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated, and the wrench symbol displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuse for the battery needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the fuse had overheated, and the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11524270May 29, 2023
POWER TRAIN
2013 ford f-150 3.5 liter V6. The speedometer stops working while driving at highway speeds and the transmission downshifts suddenly into low gear. I dont think the safety issue needs to be explained in great detail. One minute i am traveling at 60 miles an hour and the next second the rear wheels are sliding as the truck downshifts into 1st gear and slows to 10 miles an hour. This issue was caused by a defective transmission lead frame output shaft sensor. The check engine lights and wrench icon appear and codes P720 and P722 are on computer. This was verified by the service dept. at Berglund ford of Bedford Virginia. There was a safety recall on affected vehicles "Safety Recall 19S07", but mine was not covered so they refused to fix my truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523944May 26, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I was driving home from work and speedometer stoped working. My truck downshifts with no warning. I don't know if this is a transmission issue. Would not show my speed also the gas gauge is always at half way. The truck is a danger and sits parked in my yard due to it being so unsafe. Why won't Ford fix their broken vehicles?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11524049May 26, 2023
POWER TRAIN
On 5-25-2023 my Transmission , suddenly downshifted into first gear at approx. 45 mi per hour. Had I been on the highway with a 65 mi per hour speed limit ,I may have gotten whiplash or possibly lost control of the vehicle. 5-26-2023 just going out and do not know what may or may not happen as yesterday's incident was totally random and never occurred before . My vehicle was recently inspected when I Had turbo coolant line ,and Turbo Vacuum Pump ,replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522311May 16, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the speedometer was fluctuating whether the accelerator pedal was depressed or not. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle several times the vehicle operated as needed. The wrench symbol was displayed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed that the failure was related NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train) however, the vehicle only showed 4 of the 7 trouble codes required to have the transmission replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522007May 15, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
Master Cylinder failed, causing all fluid to go into the booster, which resulted in no braking ability at all. fortunately I was in a parking lot when the occured, the vehicle was traveling at slow speed and was stopped by coming up against a curb. the low brake fluid warning came on at the time of total failure, this would have resulted in a serious accident had it occured on the roadway. the vehcle is being repaired at a local shop after it was towed there following this incident. An attempt was made to refill the master cylinder with brake fluid but it immediately empted with any attempt to use the brakes. there was no other visible sign of leak.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522168May 15, 2023
WHEELS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES
I’ve went though 8 wheel bearings in the last 6 months on the drivers side tire alone. I’ve had to replace brake hoses every few weeks and I’ve had to take it to two different dealerships. Also it keep downshift from 6 gear to first with no warning. I’m afraid it’s gonna cause me to wreck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521544May 11, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds and making a turn, the steering wheel seized. The power steering assist message was displayed. The vehicle was restarted and worked as designed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521388May 10, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Truck will not shift out of 1st gear, if it does shift it will skip to 3rd or 5th gear. When this issue happens we also have no gauges on our truck. Pull over, turn truck off and then turn back on and it will correct itself. Took into Ford dealership they said the lead frame needs to be replaced. Truck was put into service 02/23/2013 and today is 05/10/2023. Ford does not want to cover repairs, even though they offered a 10 year extended coverage on the lead frame if there was issues, we are less than 90 days outside that window.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521425May 10, 2023
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Driving normal and then sudden down shift while driving on the freeway Had the software update and it’s still doing the same thing. Was told the lead frame needs replacement. Ford has so many issues with the parts they are back ordered and I am now moving past the extended 10 year / 150,000 mile warranty. I can’t drive and have no idea when or if parts will be available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520542May 5, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN
Problemas de trasmicion
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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