2013 Ford F-250Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 95 owner complaints about the 2013 Ford F-250, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Sarah Larson from Ann Arbor, MI, USA, CC BY 2.0.
Where the 2013 Ford F-250 has problems
95 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 48 | 0 |
| Steering | 37 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 1 |
| Wheels | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| 13 other systems | 20 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2013 Ford F-250 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do suspension problems start?
92kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 32 suspension complaints. 56% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2013 vs. every other F-250 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-250 median. How we score
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- Caution
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Ford F-250, and the recalls they led to.
- Vehicle Commanded Engine ShutdownLed to recall 15V-175
What F-250 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
What is the “death wobble” on Ford trucks? It’s as scary as the name sounds. The death wobble is a violent shaking that happens to the front end of many Ford F250 and F350 Super Duty trucks. It typically occurs at speeds over 50 miles per hour. It can also happen after going over bumps or grooves…
DRIVING MORE THAN 70 MPH THE TRUCK STARTED TO MOVE SUDDENLY AND I COULD NOT CONTROL IT UNTIL I GOT OFF THE ROAD, UNTIL I WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE TRUCK BY REDUCING THE SPEED TO 20 MPH
The steering wheel shakes violently at speeds of 50-55 mph. The vehicle drives without any issues then without any warning or warning lights the vehicle starts shaking to the point you lose steering control and must immediately slow down until the shaking stops. This vehicle is available for…
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