There are no safety recalls for the 2013 Ford F-250, but owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA.
2013 Ford F-250 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Suspension | 48 | |
| Steering | 37 | |
| Engine | 9 | |
| Wheels | 8 | |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | |
| Structure | 5 | |
| Visibility | 3 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Seat Belts | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 4
- Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 1
- Suspension › Front — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1
- Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 77,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2013 Ford F-250 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Jan 28, 2026
Truck has just turned 20,000 miles. After having the DEF system serviced at the ford dealership truck has to go thu the particulate filter regen sooner and sooner. Now every 75 miles. Which causes truck too lose power and produce excesive exhaust temperatures which can potentully cause a fire. Ford is telling me the exhaust emisssion system is out of waranty yet truck just has 20,000 miles. This is unacceptable and a danger to myself, my family, and anyone nearby
Air Bags · reported Jan 2, 2026
Component/System: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) â frontal airbags and crash sensors. Vehicle is in insurance/salvage custody and available for inspection upon request. On or about December 17, 2025, at approximately 0600, the reporting party was operating a 2013 Ford Super Duty F-250 Lariat Crew Cab 4WD (VIN [XXX] ) at an estimated speed of approximately 35 mph. Due to fog and wet roadway conditions, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a fixed object (tree). The collision resulted in severe front-end damage, and the vehicle was declared a total loss. Despite the severity of the…
Engine · reported Nov 15, 2025
Terrible exhaust fumes in the truck cab when using the heat or ac probably due to the extremely common exhaust manifold issues with these trucks. It could kill me and my child
Back Over Prevention · at 60,000 miles · reported Oct 31, 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed a blank, distorted screen, or a triangle with the message "Camera Unavailable - Please Contact Dealer" displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the mechanic attempted to replace the camera with Ford-made parts; however, the repair failed to fix the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact attempted to notify the manufacturer but was…
Fuel System, Diesel · at 206,181 miles · reported Jan 3, 2025
The contact's son owns a 2013 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked while working and after returning to the vehicle and attempting to restart the vehicle, the message "Reduced Power" was displayed, and the vehicle was not able to be started. The contact's son had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed, and the fuel system and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2013 Ford F-250 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Ford F-250?
Owners report suspension problems most often (48 reports), followed by steering (37). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 77,000 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.