2013 Ford F-250

▲ Better than typical
2013 Ford F-250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:21.107Z

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.

Complaints
95
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Suspension

51% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 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: 196 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2009 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2013 95 2014: 142 complaints 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1,082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints
1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1992 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1995: 184 complaints 1995 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1998 1999: 581 complaints 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2004 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2007 2008: 196 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2010: 73 complaints 2010 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2013 95 2014: 142 complaints 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2016 2017: 1,082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2022
1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1991 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 131 complaints 1993 1994: 125 complaints 1995: 184 complaints 1995 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1997 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2003 2004: 153 complaints 2005: 144 complaints 2005 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2007 2008: 196 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2009 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2011 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2013 95 2014: 142 complaints 2015: 273 complaints 2015 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1,082 complaints 2017 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2021 2022: 116 complaints

2013: 95 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
198911
19904
1991107
1992119
1993131
1994125
1995184
1996176
1997304
199856
1999581
2000326
2001220
2002156
2003116
2004153
2005144
2006221
200760
2008196
200954
201073
2011248
2012266
201395
2014142
2015273
2016275
20171,082
2018382
20191,151
2020253
2021158
2022116

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Suspension

51% · 48 reports

Most commonly citing front.

Steering

39% · 37 reports
Show complaint excerpts

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

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-18

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, 2023-10-16

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, 2017-11-19

Engine

9% · 9 reports
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, 2018-06-18

Also filed under Electrical system

Wheels

8% · 8 reports

Fuel/propulsion system

7% · 7 reports

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2015-01-13Recall queryClosed 2016-03-15 Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown

Buy-smart checklist

2013 Ford F-250 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 48 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 37 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.

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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 51% 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.