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2013 Ford F-350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 76 owner complaints about the 2013 Ford F-350, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-498 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 1, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Ford F-350 has problems
76 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
30Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
30Steering1 crash/fire/injury
15Engine3 crash/fire/injury
6Fuel/propulsion system
5Wheels
5Power train
3Electronic stability control (ESC)
3Structure
2Engine and engine cooling
65 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 30 | 1 |
| Steering | 30 | 1 |
| Engine | 15 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 1 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2013 Ford F-350 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other F-350 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-350 median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Ford F-350 safety ratings
2013 Ford F-350 PU/RC 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Ford F-350, and the recalls they led to.
- Vehicle Commanded Engine ShutdownLed to recall 15V-175
In owners' words
What F-350 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Driving along at 70 mph and just crossed a bridge and met the asphalt when all of a sudden the steering wheel shook violently & almost caused a fatal accident. Tractor trailer & cars swung to avoid me. Went to pull out onto expressway & at 15 mph & the rumble strips along the right shoulder caused…
Every time I hit a bump it starts to shake and I have to slow way down to stop it. Was told not to drive on highway that it has what they call the death wobble.
I am the original owner and began experiencing the death wobble in 2020. I put $5k into my suspension and put an additional steering stabilizer bracket to still experience the wobble. It’s dangerous and has nearly made me wreck with my only child onboard. Something has to be done. This is a known…
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