MYRModel Year Report

2013 Ford F-250

▲ Better than typical
2013 Ford F-250
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:02:21.689Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 130 complaints 1994: 123 complaints 1994 1995: 184 complaints 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2004 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 195 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2009 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2013 2014: 142 complaints 2014 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2022
2013: 95 complaints
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YearComplaints
198911
19904
1991107
1992119
1993130
1994123
1995184
1996176
1997304
199856
1999581
2000326
2001220
2002156
2003116
2004153
2005144
2006221
200760
2008195
200954
201073
2011248
2012266
201395
2014142
2015273
2016275
20171082
2018382
20191151
2020253
2021158
2022116

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SUSPENSION 49%

49% of complaints: suspension — 47 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 39%

39% of complaints: steering — 37 distinct reports on file.

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The steering wheel shakes violently at speeds of 50-55 mph.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231018

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 70-75 MPH and driving over a bump in the roadway, the vehicle experienced the death wobble.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231016

WHILE DRIVING ON ANY ROAD/HIGHWAY VEHICLE BEGAN WOBBLING AFTER HITTING A BUMP WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-55 MILES AN HOUR, CAUSING SHAKING/WOBBLING TO THE POINT OF LOSING CONTROL WITHOUT SLOWING DOWN BELOW 10-15 MILES AN HOUR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171119

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

TRAVELLING NORTH ON I25 IN NEW MEXICO. GOING 60 MPH PULLING A 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. LOW FUEL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON AND LOST POWER STEERING. SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. THEN ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND COASTED TO SIDE OF THE ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180618

WHEELS 8%

8% of complaints: wheels — 8 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20150113 — RQ (closed 20160315)

Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Ford F-250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (47 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2009 ▲ 1998 ▲ 2007

WORST YEARS

■ 2019 ■ 2017 ■ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Ford F-250 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Ford F-250 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford F-250?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Ford F-250 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.