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2013 Ford F-450Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2013 Ford F-450, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-498 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 0%Owner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 27, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Ford F-450 has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Power train10
Service brakes10
Structure10
Tires10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2013 Ford F-450 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.

0%repaired · 2016 Q2

Equipment

Recall 14V-498 · Aug 13, 2014 · 3 vehicles · 0 repaired

Risk. The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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-450 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-450 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Ford F-450, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Vehicle Commanded Engine ShutdownRQ14005 · closed Mar 15, 2016
    Led to recall 15V-175
In owners' words

What F-450 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CODE P2201 SETTING AND CAUSING TRUCK TO GO INTO LIMP MODE AND REDUCE POWER. VEHICLE IS USED A A BRUSHPUMPER FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT. HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS TO DEALER 12 TIMES WITH NO REPAIR THAT HAS LASTED. CODE SETS WHEN IN MOTION, DE-RATES POWER AND HAS TO LIMP BACK TO SHOP. CANNOT BE USED TO FIGHT…
Complaint 10851181 · Mar 23, 2016 · 7,804 miles

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