2013 Ford F-350 recalls and problems

The 2013 Ford F-350 has 1 safety recall and 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 4

Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2013 Ford F-350 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Ford F-350 recalls

Recall 14V-498: Equipment

Reported Aug 13, 2014 · 3 vehicles affected · PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co.

Problem: PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

Fix: PJ's has notified owners and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.

2013 Ford F-350 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	30
Steering	30
Engine	15
Fuel/Propulsion System	6
Power Train	5
Wheels	5
Unknown or Other	5
Structure	3
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	3
Electrical System	2
Engine and Engine Cooling	2
Fuel System, Diesel	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 2
Suspension › Front — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Catalytic Convertor — 1
Tires › Tread/Belt — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 79,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 Ford F-350 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · reported Mar 1, 2026

Driving along at 70 mph and just crossed a bridge and met the asphalt when all of a sudden the steering wheel shook violently & almost caused a fatal accident. Tractor trailer & cars swung to avoid me. Went to pull out onto expressway & at 15 mph & the rumble strips along the right shoulder caused it to shake again tremendously. This vehicle has had at least 8 episodes with the death wobble.This vehicle was taken in to a Ford dealership on December 3, 2025 and was supposed to be fixed entirely. Someone is going to be killed until Ford realizes the problem.Please act on this issue. I have…

Steering · reported Dec 20, 2025

Was driving at 55mph and suddenly truck went into a terrible death wobble & almost caused a serious crash. On 11/25/2025 I had taken it in to the ford dealership to correct this problem since it had happened four times in August & September of this year. Which also almost caused four serious accidents. The ford dealer replaced L & R dragline ends & adjuster sleeve.Replaced right outer tie rod end & replaced track bar ball joint. Performed 3D wheel alignment & road tested on highway..This is the second time Iâm writing you to get this recalled.

Steering · reported Nov 25, 2025

Steering became erratic & uncontrolable while driving at 55mph. Steering wheel shook . It was a death wobble and almost caused a serious accident. This has happened four times in the last two months. This is a 2013 ford f-350 with 102,000 miles. Each time truck had it happen, it was after a expansion joint in road was gone over. Truck was taken to ford dealer & we are waiting for their assement of the problem.

Back Over Prevention · at 115,000 miles · reported Oct 22, 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera was intermittently inoperable. The message "Camera Unavailable - See Dealer" was displayed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Aug 22, 2025

My 2013 F-350 Super Duty 6.7 Diesel truck has a problem with the DEF system and power loss. I had a check engine light come on, and an AutoZone scan shows a P20BA Power Train System and a few other codes were noted (see attached documents). I took it to my selling dealer, and they confirmed the Reductant Heater needs to be replaced. I found out there is a recall for this defective part on just about every Ford F-Series 6.7 Diesel "except" my specific year and model. The recall on all of the other F-Series trucks have the same defective part as my truck has. Why is Ford getting away with this.…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Ford F-350 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Ford F-350: 14V-498 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Ford F-350?

Owners report suspension problems most often (30 reports), followed by steering (30). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 79,000 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.