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    Ford F-150

    EPA MPG: 17 mpg

    RECALL ALERT:
    There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

    Reliability

    Overall Reliability

    We expect the 2025 F-150 will be less reliable than the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2022, 2023, and 2024 models.

    The 2013 Ford F-150 has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA. View Recalls
    Most Common Trouble Spots
    Common Trouble Spot
    Common Trouble Spot

    Owner Reported Trouble Spots

    The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2013 Ford F-150 owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

    Climate System

    AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

    What Owners Say

    A/C compressor

    "worked fine until hottest day of the summer, now blows cool not cold. shop says they get this all the time and should be a recall. but ford is ultra cheap and makes their customers pay for it."

    Anonymous, BC (2013 Ford F-150 XLT 3.5-L V6 turbo)

    "Slowly lost the ability to cool the air. Had to replace the compressor and then had an issue with the vacuum system related to the four-wheel drive system."

    Anonymous, MS (2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 6.2-L V8)
    Automatic climate control

    "Replaced relay under glove box. This stopped the drifting of the AC controls."

    Anonymous, IL (2013 Ford F-150 FX4 3.5-L V6 turbo)
    Blower (fan) motor

    "the bearings went out in the motor and the control for the fan speed went out"

    Anonymous, IL (2013 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0-L V8)

    "Started rubbing and making noise. Bought replacement and installed. Issues stopped"

    Anonymous, IL (2013 Ford F-150 FX4 3.5-L V6 turbo)
    Evaporator

    "No ac"

    Anonymous, IN (2013 Ford F-150 FX4 3.5-L V6 turbo)

    "An evaporator leak was finally determined to be the cause of the refrigerant leak in my A/C system. It required leaving my truck with a repair shop for two days and cost around $2600.00 to fix. The design of the system required removing the front seats, console, and dashboard, along with all the duct work."

    Anonymous A., FL (2013 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.0-L V8)
    Other climate system problem

    "The blend door actuator door pivot point broke off and sent the entire dash to shaking like it was about to come apart. Went to see what it would take to get it repaired and they quoted over $2000.00 in labor to replace a 50 dollar part. Checking on-line forums leads to the conclusion that this is a common problem with this era of Ford F150 and should have been covered by a TSB but never was."

    Anonymous, TX (2013 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.0-L V8)

    "Diverter valve for driver size stuck on HEAT. Cost to replace this part is overly expensive and complicated. I view it as poor engineering."

    Anonymous A., IL (2013 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.0-L V8)

    "Recirculation blend door failure - will no longer recirculate air in the cabin. driver side temperature blend door actuator - will no longer blow hot air on the driver side."

    Anonymous A., TX (2013 Ford F-150 Platinum 3.5-L V6 turbo)
    Refrigerant leaks

    "I had a leak of refrigerant that prevented my AC from functioning. I had the system recharged a few times, had the compressor replaced and other repairs, but the refrigerant still leaked out. It was finally traced to a leak in the evaporator, which I had replaced."

    Anonymous A., FL (2013 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.0-L V8)

    "Restored June 23"

    Anonymous, LA (2013 Ford F-150 FX2 5.0-L V8)

    "Degraded cooling in summer"

    Anonymous A., TX (2013 Ford F-150 FX4 3.7-L V6)

    Exhaust

    Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Exhaust leaks

    "Had to have intake and exhaust manifolds and gaskets replaced starting in 2023 costing over $4,000."

    Anonymous, MI (2013 Ford F-150 King Ranch 3.5-L V6 turbo)
    Exhaust manifold

    "Broken manifold bolts on each side of engine. Have not repaired yet. Appointment pending 45 days"

    Anonymous A., PA (2013 Ford F-150 XLT 3.5-L V6 turbo)
    Other/unsure

    "BATTERY WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. WOULD NOT START TURN OVER ECT. TOWED TO FORD. THEY SAID LOST CODE WITH KEY FOR ANTI-THEFT. REPROGRAMED KEY CODES AND SEVERAL HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS LATER FIXED."

    Anonymous, WA (2013 Ford F-150 XL 5.0-L V8)

    "Air box conduit developed a seal leak, needed replaced. O2 Sensor on exhaust failed needed replaced, ABS control module failed and it too needed replaced."

    Anonymous, OK (2013 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.0-L V8)

    "Vacuum pump leak"

    Anonymous, FL (2013 Ford F-150 Platinum 3.5-L V6 turbo)

    "Back-up camera failure and parts for it were unavailable for 9 months. Transfer case was noisy and replaced by Ford dealer. Cost was covered by an extended service plan."

    Anonymous, WA (2013 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.0-L V8)

    "Rear window defroster has broken 3 times since I purchased, needing the entire rear window replaced. It broke for the 3rd time this winter."

    Anonymous A., NY (2013 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0-L V8)

    "Turbocharger lines,Map sensor, cock spring in steering column for cruise control, replaced switch for rear sliding window"

    Anonymous A., AL (2013 Ford F-150 Platinum 3.5-L V6 turbo)

    "One of the turbo has failed, causing problems with which gear the transmission should be in. No, not resolved."

    Anonymous, FL (2013 Ford F-150 XLT 3.5-L V6 turbo)

    Brakes

    Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

    What Owners Say

    Antilock braking system (ABS)

    "ABS pump actuator failed."

    Anonymous, ON (2013 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0-L V8)

    "A computer module failed. It helped control the anti-lock braking and traction control systems."

    Anonymous, WA (2013 Ford F-150 XL 3.7-L V6)

    "The abs and traction control lights came on suddenly but didnt stop the truck from operating. Truck functioned fine but many annoying lights and alarms. Fix was around $2500 to get a new abs module installed."

    Anonymous, AK (2013 Ford F-150 FX4 3.5-L V6 turbo)
    Calipers

    "Right front caliper siezed and both rear calipers siezed. Replaced complete assemblies .Calipers caused ABS to fail due to contaminated brake fluid (rust) Had to replace all rotors and parking brake assemblies.Truck had 38000kms when all this started. Brakes have been cleaned and serviced every 6 months since new. Caliper quality is bad.I replaced all calipers with new Raybestos lifetime warranty parts."

    Anonymous, ON (2013 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0-L V8)
    Master cylinder

    "Pedal travel is to much"

    Anonymous A., CA (2013 Ford F-150 Lariat 6.2-L V8)
    Parking brake

    "Parking brake and cable had to be replaced as well as new brakes and calipers because emergency brake would not release. Cost $4,000"

    Anonymous, MI (2013 Ford F-150 King Ranch 3.5-L V6 turbo)
    Premature brake wear

    "I only put about 2500 miles on my truck per year; it is driven through winter months. I knew from my local independent garage that it was going to need brake pads 2 years ahead of time....but even that seems premature given the 26000 miles on the truck."

    Anonymous A., PA (2013 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0-L V8)
    Regular brake failure

    "Normal brake wear over time. Brakes were 10 years old and getting worn so had them replaced."

    Anonymous, AL (2013 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.0-L V8)

    Engine Minor

    Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Engine knock or ping

    "Previously reported to you all. Spent $2500 to correct an error light and engine knocking that was eventually traced to a bad sensor."

    Anonymous A., VA (2013 Ford F-150 FX4 5.0-L V8)
    Oil leaks

    "rear seal gasket had to be replaced"

    Anonymous, GA (2013 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0-L V8)

    "Had to replace oil pump and fittings on the turbo."

    Anonymous, GA (2013 Ford F-150 Platinum 3.7-L V6)

    "Oil cover seals from age and 200,000+ miles."

    Anonymous, FL (2013 Ford F-150 5.0-L V8)

    "leaking timing cover gasket, $1,800 fix"

    Anonymous A., OR (2013 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5-L V6 turbo)
    Other minor engine problem

    "Oxygen sensor failed, and required replacement at 154,000 miles"

    Anonymous A., WA (2013 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0-L V8)

    Transmission Minor

    Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Rough shifting

    "There was a recall for transmission and Ford provided minimal support to repair. They recommended I replace the transmission at my cost $8000"

    Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford F-150 FX4 3.5-L V6 turbo)
    Slipping transmission

    "Every so often automatic transmission will fail to shift out of first gear. I have to shut the truck off, restart. Usually this is a temporary fix. I haven't yet had this diagnosed."

    Anonymous, VT (2013 Ford F-150 XLT 3.7-L V6)

    "Had metal shavings in transmission pan."

    Anonymous, GA (2013 Ford F-150 Platinum 3.7-L V6)
    Transmission computer

    "slowed down/power was inconsistent"

    Anonymous, TN (2013 Ford F-150)
    Transmission sensor or solenoid

    "Intermittant with cruise control. Truck ran ok when cruise off but speedometer did not work."

    Anonymous, AB (2013 Ford F-150 FX4 3.5-L V6 turbo)

    "This part went out in a rebuilt transmission and was replaced under warranty with out a problem. This was a simple quick fix."

    Anonymous, NH (2013 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5-L V6 turbo)

    Steering And Suspension

    Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

    What Owners Say

    Other steering/suspension problem

    "I took it to dealership for a scheduled maintenance and when I left I had a small vibration in steering wheel. Within weeks that vibrating increased. It only does it when I am turning the wheel at low speed but the whole truck vibrates. A mechanic told me it sounded like the electronic steering was going bad and it would be a costly repair."

    Anonymous, FL (2013 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5-L V6 turbo)
    Shocks or struts

    "The truck was in to the dealer for PA annual inspection. I already knew it was going to need brakes, based on last year's inspection report and so I took it to the dealer rather than my local independent. It was at the Ford dealer that they found a leaking strut...which must be fixed to pass inspection."

    Anonymous A., PA (2013 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0-L V8)
    Steering linkage (includes rack and pinion)

    "Truck has become hard to steer. Believe it is due to corrosion in the mid-section of steering shaft. Not yet diagnosed."

    Anonymous, VT (2013 Ford F-150 XLT 3.7-L V6)
    Wheel balance

    "The truck had vibration when driving around 70 MPH. Having the wheels rebalanced resolved the issue."

    Anonymous, PA (2013 Ford F-150 XLT 3.5-L V6 turbo)
    Wheel bearings

    "Problem started 4 years ago. Have replaced the bearings 4 times. Problem is resolved."

    Anonymous, ON (2013 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.0-L V8)

    Electrical Accessories

    Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

    What Owners Say

    Keyless entry

    "The unit would not lock the doors by pressing 78 90 buttons. It continued to unlock the doors normally."

    Anonymous A., PA (2013 Ford F-150 XLT 3.5-L V6 turbo)

    "The lock doesnt come up all the way so you have to use a key anyway."

    Anonymous, FL (2013 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5-L V6 turbo)
    Other electrical system problem

    "Ignition control module went bad."

    Anonymous, IL (2013 Ford F-150 XL 5.0-L V8)

    "Would not start. Fuse block had a short on the back of the block."

    Anonymous A., CO (2013 Ford F-150 STX 5.0-L V8)

    "IT WAS AN INTERMITTANT PROBLEM THAT EVENTUALLY WOULD NOT START THE VEHICLE. DEALER WENT THROUGH SYSTEM UNTIL IT WAS DETEMINDED IT WAS THE KEY SYSTEM"

    Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford F-150 FX4 3.7-L V6)

    In-car Electronics

    Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

    What Owners Say

    Backup or other camera/sensors

    "The backup camera works off and on. No sure it is related to clockspring in steering wheel or not."

    Anonymous A., TX (2013 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.0-L V8)
    Display screen goes blank

    "the screen is starting to fade away and break up."

    Anonymous, IL (2013 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0-L V8)
    Other in-car electronics problem

    "Back up camera stopped working"

    Anonymous, (2013 Ford F-150 Platinum 3.5-L V6 turbo)
    Steering wheel controls

    "The clock spring system was affecting the horn and backup camera"

    Anonymous A., TX (2013 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.0-L V8)

    Fuel System/Emissions

    Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

    What Owners Say

    Fuel pump

    "Car would lose power at highway speed, it turned out to be the high pressure fuel pump on the engine, not the pump in the fuel tank"

    Anonymous, FL (2013 Ford F-150 King Ranch 3.5-L V6 turbo)

    "Previously reported to you all. Of the $2500 spent, $1500 was for a new fuel pump that was not, in the end, faulty. The "repair" did not fix the issue of the eventually found faulty sensor."

    Anonymous A., VA (2013 Ford F-150 FX4 5.0-L V8)

    "The fuel pump inside the fuel tank failed. I had to have the truck towed to a repair shop."

    Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford F-150 FX4 3.5-L V6 turbo)

    Transmission Major

    Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

    What Owners Say

    Other major transmission & clutch problem

    "Started in early 2023. Transmission arbitrarily wouldnt shift out of 1st gear. Turning power off would reset and would run fine for a while. Progressovely got worse until it totally failed. Just under the wire for Ford's recall. Recall was useless as Ford didn't have the parts to repair. I purchased aftermarket computer board and made the repair myself in May 2023."

    Anonymous, SC (2013 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0-L V8)
    Transmission rebuild or replacement

    "Truck sat at the dealer waiting on a part for a year. Recalled part, truck locked in low gear, not drivable."

    Anonymous, ON (2013 Ford F-150 FX4 3.7-L V6)

    "After having this replaced per what a Ford technician said and then driving the vehicle for 4000 miles I had to replace a sensor with in the rebuilt transmission because the same issue reoccurred that caused the replacement initially, I determined that after the sensor was replaced in the Rebuilt transmission that is all the vehicle needed initially and after the rebuilt transmission the Ford technician did not know what he was talking about or how to diagnose correctly."

    Anonymous, NH (2013 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5-L V6 turbo)

    Engine Major

    Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

    What Owners Say

    Other major engine problem

    "Engine misfire codes believed to be related to use of regular gasoline causing oil filled timing control valves to become clogged and operate operate poorly."

    Anonymous, IL (2013 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5-L V6 turbo)
    Turbo or supercharger

    "Turbo coolant line was leaking, it was very expensive to repair"

    Anonymous, FL (2013 Ford F-150 King Ranch 3.5-L V6 turbo)

    Drive System

    Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

    What Owners Say

    Driveshaft or axle

    "Had to replace a front right axle shaft seal that was leaking"

    Anonymous, AB (2013 Ford F-150 Lariat 3.5-L V6 turbo)

    "Truck was at dealer for state inspection. Mechanic said the rubber boot at one end of the drive shaft was torn, but the boot couldn't be replaced. Fixing the problem requires replacing the entire drive shaft, for over $1,000. Horrible design, unless your goal is to screw customers out of a lot of money."

    Anonymous, PA (2013 Ford F-150 XLT 3.5-L V6 turbo)

    Noises And Leaks

    Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Air or water leaks

    "EVERY TIME IT RAINS, MY CAR DOORS GET WATER INSIDE THE DOOR. IT TAKES A LONG TIME TO DRY OUT. I HEAR IT SLOSHING EVERY TIME I OPEN DOOR. I QUESTION SEALS"

    Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford F-150 FX4 3.7-L V6)

    "Water leaking in from the sunroof. I ended up sealing the entire sunroof with silicon"

    Anonymous, OR (2013 Ford F-150 FX4 3.5-L V6 turbo)

    Body Hardware

    Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

    What Owners Say

    Locks and latches

    "Not operating. Hasnt been resolved yet."

    Anonymous, TX (2013 Ford F-150 Limited 3.5-L V6 turbo)

    Engine Electrical

    Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

    What Owners Say

    Heated or cooled seats

    "Leather color "coating" is faded peeling and cracking even though they are conditioned regularly."

    Anonymous, TX (2013 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.0-L V8)

    Paint And Trim

    Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

    What Owners Say

    Rust

    "I keep a clean truck but rusting they rear quarter panels, frame is rusting under running boards & under door jams Auto Body shop was $10k to fix"

    Anonymous, PA (2013 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0-L V8)

    Engine Cooling

    Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

    What Owners Say

    Thermostat

    "Was not warming up properly and cooling down too much on downhill glide. Replaced and all good."

    Anonymous, BC (2013 Ford F-150 XLT 3.5-L V6 turbo)

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    POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
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    Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
    Recalls
    PROVIDED BY
    POWER TRAIN
    Jun 10, 2019
    Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with 5.0L or 6.2L gasoline engines, that previously had the powertrain control module (PCM) software reprogrammed under recall 19V-075. The software used to reprogram the PCM did not have the necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
    What should you do:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S19.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 19V433000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 107857
    POWER TRAIN
    Feb 11, 2019
    Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
    What should you do:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S07.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 19V075000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 1263051
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    May 24, 2016
    Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.
    What should you do:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 16V345000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 225012
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