2013 Ford F-250
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
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Suspension
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
51% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 95 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 107 |
| 1992 | 119 |
| 1993 | 131 |
| 1994 | 125 |
| 1995 | 184 |
| 1996 | 176 |
| 1997 | 304 |
| 1998 | 56 |
| 1999 | 581 |
| 2000 | 326 |
| 2001 | 220 |
| 2002 | 156 |
| 2003 | 116 |
| 2004 | 153 |
| 2005 | 144 |
| 2006 | 221 |
| 2007 | 60 |
| 2008 | 196 |
| 2009 | 54 |
| 2010 | 73 |
| 2011 | 248 |
| 2012 | 266 |
| 2013 | 95 |
| 2014 | 142 |
| 2015 | 273 |
| 2016 | 275 |
| 2017 | 1,082 |
| 2018 | 382 |
| 2019 | 1,151 |
| 2020 | 253 |
| 2021 | 158 |
| 2022 | 116 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Suspension
51% · 48 reportsMost commonly citing front.
Steering
39% · 37 reportsShow 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 reportsShow 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 reportsFuel/propulsion system
7% · 7 reportsSafety 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.
Other years of this model
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- 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.