Ford F-150 Complaints (2013)

2,994 consumer complaints on file.

#11694679October 21, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle component that appears to be failing is the transmission, car can run and be diagnosed and inspected. It can put me or people around me at risk, vehicle was running fine and then it downshifted to 1st gear making the rear wheels brake at a high speed, after that truck won’t go up from first gear. Before going into a dealer and having this checked I made a research about this similiar problem on similar make and model of my truck, and it seems there has been a recall regarding the lead frame on the transmission of this Ford F150 models. I did get a check engine light.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694523October 20, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his father-in-law was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted from 6th to 1st gear. The father-in-law pulled over to the side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle returned to normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, after the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle shifted into first gear. The vehicle then went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694173October 17, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Rear view mirror camera system. The camera continuously will turn on then go to a blue screen while in reverse. It may show the rear of the truck at times but again turns back to a blue screen while reversing. It is a safety concern while reversing the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693974October 16, 2025
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
There have been multiple problems with the leadframe in the 6r80 model of transmission. I have had my speedometer go out and cause the truck to shift into 1st gear causing my wheels to lock up while im driving 60mph down the highway. Ford states on the campaign to be eligible it must be under 10 years or 150000 miles whichever comes first of the customer satisfaction program but i believe it should be considered a saftey recall. The vehicles should be eligible for this program well beyond 10 years for safety reasons. In the winter it will be even more hazardous. Myself or someone else could die due to the wheels locking up. I have researched and found many others with the same issue and this should be escalated to a proper safety recall rather than a csp.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693641October 15, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black or green screen while the vehicle was shifted in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The contact stated that the image was located on the rearview mirror. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, but the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11692314October 9, 2025
POWER TRAIN
This is related to an OEM Metal failure at the aluminum connection points. My 2013 Ford F-150s, experienced leakage of the high-pressure transmission cooler line. The leakage was due to corrosion and metal fatigue. If it had failed it would have resulted in a rapid fluid loss, transmission overheating, and a complete failure. The failure was related to corrosion & metal Fatigue. The aluminum quick connect portion of the OEM lines on the driver's side began leaking due to corrosion, and vibrations. There have been numerous reports of a broken line causing a rapid and complete loss of transmission fluid. Without sufficient fluid, the transmission failed leading to trucks stopping in heavy traffic. Due to reports of these catastrophic failures, I checked my lines and noted leaks. I proactively had the local Ford dealer perform the repairs. I have the parts in my possession.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11691524October 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission down shifts and slam you into windshield cars behind you has to slam on there brakes
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690763October 1, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly jumped and jolted. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The service transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission lead frame. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 99,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690507September 30, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 96,000. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 189,556.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689869September 26, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I have had several incidences of the transmission suddenly downshifting with corresponding loss of some gauges. This is similar to the 2019 recall NHTSA No.19V-075. I had that service done in July 2019 before any symptom surfaced. Now, in 2025 the problem has started again. I'm not sure what the previous service included (i.e. partes replaced) The original recall indicated the transmission molded leadframe however I have no documentation that it was replaced. It appears that only a reprogramming was accomplished.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689904September 26, 2025
ENGINE
My truck is making a ticking and whistling noise once it is cranked and running. Ford issued a recall on f150’s for a manifold exhaust leak with the same noises I am hearing. The recall # is 19S32. My truck has the same problem and issue as described in the recall. My year and model truck needs to be covered under the recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689132September 23, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 20-30 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and shifted to neutral(N). The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the contact noticed that the speedometer was inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle was significantly sluggish while driving from a complete stop, and the tachometer failed to exceed 2,000 RPM while driving. The contact activated the hazard lights and was able to drive to the residence. The contact scanned the vehicle with a scanner and retrieved diagnostic trouble codes indicating an output shaft speed sensor failure. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered and provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the contact to pay for the repair and might be reimbursed at a later date. The failure mileage was approximately 228,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689084September 23, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, causing the wheels to lock up and the vehicle to fishtail into three lanes of traffic. The contact shifted the transmission to neutral (N) and coasted the vehicle off the highway. The contact then shifted the transmission into drive(D) and was able to correct the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed the recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); however, the failure recurred while driving at 40 MPH, almost causing a crash. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 146,807.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11688430September 19, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have a 2013 F150 XLT. It is displaying the same backup camera issues that the recent recall has described, however it is not included in the recall. When I put the transmission in reverse, the backup camera display is either blank, shows a momentary blue screen, then blank or shows a distorted reversed image with no guidelines. I'm just reporting this information in an effort to expand Ford's recall to all years/models effected by this backup camera fault. Thanks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11688108September 18, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that an image appeared intermittently. The contact stated that occasionally the screen displayed a blank image. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11687742September 16, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
We took our Ford F150 King Ranch to our local mechanic. The vehicle would shift down into a lower gear when traveling at speed limit. After that, that speedometer stopped working and other gages were inoperable. This happened several times before we contacted out mechanic for diagnostics testing. The trouble code P0722 / 6R80 Transmission high gear engagement from a stop. In February 2019 Ford issued a safety recall stating these vehicles may suddenly downshift to first gear, possibly causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The information I have obtained directly from the Ford website "Dealers will reprogram the recalled Ford F-150's PCM, free of charge. The repair is currently available". We purchased this vehicle from CarMax in 2021 and were not made aware of this recall. I contacted our local dealership, AutoNation Ford, that we had used for regular maintenance for the first two years after purchase of our vehicle. After diagnostic testing on the vehicle was complete, they advised the safety recall time had "expired". That we will be responsible for the repairs. Does a "safety recall" expire? We were advised the recall expired after 150K miles. We have approximately 164K miles. Can you please advise what our options may be? I do not feel safe driving this vehicle at this point. AutoNation has had our vehicle since 09/11/2025. They are expecting me to pay for the repairs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11686274September 10, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The incident occurred while entering a limited access roadway. I was accelerating and merging into the main lane of travel. As I was accelerating, the engine cut off and several warning lights appeared. The Check Engine light came on first, followed by the Check Battery light. As a result of the loss of power, the vehicle behind me almost rear-ended my vehicle. I was able to roll to the side of the highway to the emergency breakdown lane without engine power. I have subsequently had the car inspected by a mechanic. The root cause of the loss of power was related to a cracked fuseblock mounted above the radiator in the middle of the truck. The mechanic indicated that he has seen several of these fuseblocks failing due to cracks. Leading up to the incident, the truck has experienced intermittent issues starting. The engine will crank, but it does not run. After tapping the fuseblock mounted above the radiator, the engine would run.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11686427September 10, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the instrument cluster blinked off and on. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. In addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased in 2023, the contact was informed that an unknown software recall had been performed. The contact was informed that the unknown recall was a software update for the powertrain control module. The contact stated that the failure occurred. The contact later discovered that the recall had not been performed by the dealer where the vehicle was purchased. The contact contacted an alternate dealer who provided mobile service. The unknown recall for the powertrain control module software update was performed. The contact was informed that a second software update was needed. The failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the recall due to mileage limitations. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11686460September 10, 2025
ENGINE
My truck has been randomly downshifting while driving. I see there is a recall for my year and make of truck for the same problem i am having, but my truck is not coming up for the recall. I am so afraid that if I am on the freeway if this downshifts, it put me in harms way. What can I do? I took it in for repair at a independent repair shop and it is still happening, they di not know about the module on recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11685885September 9, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his son was driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the speedometer had decreased to zero(0) MPH while the vehicle was in motion. The contact stated that the failure had progressively worsened, causing the vehicle to fail to shift out of first gear while driving. The contact stated that upon turning off and restarting the vehicle, and upon disconnecting the battery temporarily on several occasions, the power train warning light was turned off, and the vehicle operated as needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 19N01. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 174,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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