2013 Ford E-150
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 19 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 64 |
| 1993 | 71 |
| 1994 | 121 |
| 1995 | 71 |
| 1996 | 59 |
| 1997 | 102 |
| 1998 | 60 |
| 1999 | 83 |
| 2000 | 50 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
7 of 19 total reports mention: power train.
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My vehicle will be traveling at highway speed and suddenly shift to first gear locking the rear wheels. Also gets stuck in 5TH gear and will not move.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-28
Engine
6 of 19 total reports mention: engine.
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While driving on highway at 55 MPH car looses power, goes into limp home mode, orange wrench warning indicator appears on dash panel. Very dangerous in high traffic areas where there is room or time to pull to side of road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-26
Vehicle was leaking antifreeze and taken to good year. The part was not made and is not being made by any factory or by Ford. Ford is aware of the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-15
Structure
2 of 19 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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High speed front end impact accident and all airbags failed to deploy causing serious bodily injury.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-23
Also filed under Equipment adaptive/mobility and service brakes
Electronic stability control (esc)
2 of 19 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).
Electrical system
2 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014-03-27Fuel system, other14V097000 Landi Renzo USA is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified January 2, 2011, through February 24, 2014 to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG).
Remedy: Landi Renzo USA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the side arm brackets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2014. Owners may contact Landi Renzo USA at 1-855-526-3400.
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2014-06-04Equipment adaptive/mobility14V232000 WMK Inc., doing business as Mobility Works, Inc.
Remedy: Mobility will notify owners, and Ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2014.
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2014-10-03Equipment adaptive/mobility14V584000 National Van Builders, Inc.
Remedy: National Van will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.
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2015-01-13Equipment adaptive/mobility14V706000 Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles...
Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.
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2015-12-15Equipment adaptive/mobility15V729000 MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon...
Remedy: MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Ford E-150 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V097000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 14V232000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 14V584000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 14V706000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 15V729000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
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- Is the 2013 Ford E-150 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford E-150?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Ford E-150 have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.