Ford F-150 Complaints (2013)

2,994 consumer complaints on file.

#11543770September 11, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Transmission stays in first shift
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543822September 11, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the vehicle downshifted from 6th gear to 3rd gear abruptly and the vehicle jerked off the roadway. Additionally, the odometer turned off and the RPM was elevated to 6,000. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the vehicle was stuck in 3rd gear, and the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission molded leadframe output sensor had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer covered under Ford Campaign Number: 19N01. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543238September 7, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the transmission failed to shift into first gear. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The "Return to Park" message was displayed. The contact diagnosed and retrieved DTC Code: P0731 (Gear 1 Incorrect Ratio). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N01 (Transmission Molded Leadframe Extended Coverage) had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 196,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542953September 6, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH on a busy highway, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. During the failure, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was later driven to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission leadframe was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the Extended Warranty Coverage for the failure. The failure mileage was 124,558.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542725September 5, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard while depressed, and the braking distance was extended. Brake fluid was added to the brake reservoir however, after driving a short distance brake fluid had leaked out of the brake fluid reservoir but no visible fluid leak was present. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the front brake master cylinder was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 107,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542212September 1, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Every time I drive my truck, it has a hard time shifting from 1st gear. The gauges will go crazy then stop all together and it will go into what seems to be low power mode. Several times while driving, it will try to shift, and cause me to skid, or will not speed up above 10 to 15 mph.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11541924August 31, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
I took my truck in a couple of weeks ago to get the recall done due to downshifting. Picked it up the next day and they told me they resolved the issue. The next day it happened again and it continued for a week. I called the dealership (Holmes Tuttle Ford) and they said they would charge me $200 plus maintenance fee even though it is a recall. Fast forward to today and my truck went out and will not start. Called ford and they informed me that although they cleared the recall they did not actually fix the problem because it was not present when they turned it on and told me I would have to repair it on my own even though they did not attempt to fix it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11541585August 30, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My speakers when they were working would make a ear piercing static output that would last a few seconds. It was very dangerous while I was driving bc it would scar me enough to jump. After about the 5th time, the speakers and radio no longer worked.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11540694August 25, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shifted into an improper gear unintendedly. The PCM warning light was illuminated during some of the failures. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the leadframe connecter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539914August 21, 2023
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle started jerking and failed to accelerate as needed while the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The contact also heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed with wheel speed sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539360August 18, 2023
POWER TRAIN
This vehicle has a faulty lead frame assembly that is causing it to unexpectedly downshift at any speed. Additionally, the vehicle is unable to shift out of first gear without cycling the electrical system. At the time of writing (8/18/23), I reported this problem nearly five (5) months ago without any resolution from Ford Motor Company.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538364August 14, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and remained on the floorboard. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11538365August 14, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
WHILE DRIVING BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AFTER THAT BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON, UNABLE TO STOP, MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOPPED WITH PARKING BRAKE SLOWLY. UPON INSPECTION NO BRAKE FLUID AT RESERVOIR AND NO EXTERNAL LEAKS. BRAKE FLUID WENT TO BRAKE BOOSTER. UPON RESEARCH FORD HAS A RECALL TO ADDRESS THE SAME COMPLAIN, BUT MY VIN IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. WENT TO DEALER AND CALLED FORD, AND THEY COULD NOT HELP BY STATING THAT MY VIN IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL , EVEN IF THE YEAR IS PART OF IT THE VIN IS NOT. MY F150 VIN IS [XXX] MY NAME [XXX] . [XXX] 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
#11538415August 14, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle downshifted into first gear while at freeway speeds, locking up the rear wheels. Vehicle had a defective speed sensor in the molded transmission lead frame. Defective software in the vehicle allowed this to happen.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537962August 11, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH with the transmission in 6th gear, the transmission inadvertently downshifted to 5th gear. The contact stated that the speedometer and odometer went blank. The wrench warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic and it was confirmed that the power train sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537832August 11, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. Additionally, the low brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the brakes, brake cylinder, and power brake booster. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V345000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000. The contact is requesting NHTSA to add his vehicle and others like to the current recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537707August 10, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN, STEERING
The truck slammed into 1st gear going 55 mph on the interstate. Through investigation a speed sensor warning was the culprit. Not being able to have truck service for a month due to Ford Dealers being backed up Cavalier Ford sent a mobile mechanic out to me. He spent about 10 minutes on my truck handed me the keys and told me he did something with the computer mo parts are needed. He never test drove it to ensure the problem was corrected. When I went to drive the truck, the wrench light was still on and was worse than before. Actually stuck in first gear. After going around and around I was informed by Fors Customer Service they did their part, anything else I wanted done would be my responsibility financially because of the mileage. I didn't not think recalls had a mileage limit but they are insistent after 150k they were no longer responsible. Cavalier Ford marked the recall as complete but it wasn't. My case number with Ford is CAS44213098 transmission fluid leaking recall was not on there but I am leaking that as well. I don't want something for free, I just want them to correct their defects
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11537460August 9, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F150. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle downshifted on its own and the instrument panel was no longer illuminated. The vehicle decreased in speed causing the contact to strike the front windshield with the head. The contact was able to over on the side of the road and shut down the vehicle. When to contact restarted the vehicle, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to dealer that stated that the vehicle was experiencing similar failure as NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train) but that the vehicle was passed the mileage and that the dealer would not cover the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11537245August 8, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and shifted into LIMP Mode. The service required a warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the speedometer fluctuated erratically. Additionally, the contact stated that he used a code reader to diagnose the vehicle and retrieved DTC code: P0720. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the lead frame assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the Extended Warranty had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11536832August 7, 2023
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE
As you are driving the vehicle will randomly down shift into first gear, causing the vehicle to potentially slam into first while in mid drive almost as if you hit a wall, this causes the vehicle to lose any information on the dash including speedometer. There are no warning lamps on prior to incident. Took it to a dealer to have it diagnosed and diagnosis was recorded as Transmission speed sensor which was common for recalls recently. Uncertain, how or when it started happening there was an elderly couple who owned the vehicle before me. This incident occurs frequently but not all the time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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