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2013 Ford F-550Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2013 Ford F-550, 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.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 3, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Ford F-550 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Steering
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2013 Ford F-550 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-550 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-550 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Ford F-550, and the recalls they led to.
- Vehicle Commanded Engine ShutdownLed to recall 15V-175
In owners' words
What F-550 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
At 05:58 this morning the garage received a phone call from Roadside assistance regarding a vehicle fire on the unit. Spoke with the operator to verify his safety and inquire as to what happened. He stated he was driving down highway 99 at approx.70mph when he heard a loud pop, reduce engine power…
Operator was driving the vehicle when they smelled fuel. Operator immediately pulled over and found fuel leaking from the secondary fuel filter. I also have a video of the leaking filter but can not attach here.
Own a 2013 F-550?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.