2013 Ford F-250 problems
NHTSA has received 153 complaints about the 2013 Ford F-250, and 31% of them involve suspension. After that come steering (24%) and engine (7%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 153 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Suspension 31% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 105 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 14 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 14 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 19 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 12 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Among the 105 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 78,000 miles. For suspension specifically, the median reported mileage is about 92,000 miles (32 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 2 complaints mention a crash; 2 complaints mention a fire; 1 injury reported. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 89% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2013 ranks 20th most-complained-about out of 25 model years of the Ford F-250 with enough data (50 complaints in that window).
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
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. By the time I stopped, the engine compartment was fully engulfed in flames. Tried to release the hood but cable melted. Exited the vehicle and called 911. Passer by loaned me fire extinguishers but fire too hot. Fire department arrived within minutes and extinguished the flames.
Component/System: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – frontal airbags and crash sensors. Vehicle is in insurance/salvage custody and available for inspection upon request. On or about December 17, 2025, at approximately 0600, the reporting party was operating a 2013 Ford Super Duty F-250 Lariat Crew Cab 4WD (VIN [XXX] ) at an estimated speed of approximately 35 mph. Due to fog and wet roadway conditions, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a fixed object (tree).
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-250. While driving above 40 MPH over a bump in the road, the vehicle shook and the front of the vehicle became difficult to control. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to landmark ford (2401 prairie crossing dr., springfield, il 62711) for diagnostic testing and repairs. The contact was unable to recall what was diagnosed and repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle entering LIMP Mode message was displayed. The contact was able to stop on the side of the road and have the vehicle towed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the EGR cooler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the dealer stated that the code was not a match for Customer Satisfaction Campaign Number: 21M04.