Family: F150 · filed with NHTSA as F-150
Owner report While I'm driving and say I speed up or accelerate it feels like sometimes down shifts and then starts to go normal
Owner report The truck randomly hard downshifts and the gauges stop working and it wont shift back out of third gear. I can stop the truck and shut it off and when I turn it back on it still will be in third gear. If I turn it to manual sometimes I can get it to go down to second but it is a hard shift and then will hard shift back…
Owner report I am submitting this complaint because my 2013 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost developed a serious and potentially life-threatening engine defect that placed me and my family in immediate danger. While traveling on a major interstate/highway, the engine warning light and wrench light illuminated, and the truck subsequently lo…
Owner report Known issues with design and life expectancy of the exhaust manifolds and bolts thousands of owners are replacing manifolds due to warping and shearing of bolts when exhaust overheats. I’m currently getting quotes to replace due to failure on a gently used truck. Failure happened during a highway trip of a couple hun…
Owner report Vehicle Information: 2013 Ford F-150 SuperCrew 3.5L V6 EcoBoost (VIN: [XXX]) While operating the vehicle, experienced a severe and sudden degradation of brake hydraulic pressure. The brake pedal travels abnormally deep and requires the driver to "double-pump" (fully let off the brake pedal and re-press it a second tim…
Owner report Driver side brake hose failure at upper crimp on the hose caused loss of brake fluid and spongy peddle
4% of complaints name no specific component and are left out of the shares above.
To compare years fairly, each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints. Median of the comparable years: 252.
| Model year | All complaints | First three years | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 324 | 85 | fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 843 | 176 | |
| 2011 | 2,194 | 294 | |
| 2012 | 1,784 | 399 | most complaints |
| 2013 | 2,992 | 340 | |
| 2014 | 1,539 | 211 |
Whether a recall has been fixed on a specific car depends on its VIN; check it at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Defect: 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.
Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Defect: 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.
Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Defect: 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.
Risk: Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
| Action | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ17010 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2017-12-25 | 2019-10-22 | 19V075000 |
| PE16003 | SERVICE BRAKES | 2016-02-29 | 2016-07-26 | 16V345000 |
| PE13018 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2013-05-22 | 2014-04-07 |
RQ17010: Unexpected Transmission Downshift
PE16003: Master Cylinder External Leak
PE13018: Reduced power during hard acceleration
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3450 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3450 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 6.2L 8cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4150 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 3.7L 6cyl FFV | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3300 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 3.7L 6cyl FFV | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3300 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 5.0L 8cyl FFV | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3650 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 5.0L 8cyl FFV | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3650 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3650 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3650 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 12 | 16 | 13 | $4800 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 3.7L 6cyl FFV | Automatic 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3450 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 3.7L 6cyl FFV | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3450 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 5.0L 8cyl FFV | Automatic 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | $3900 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 5.0L 8cyl FFV | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | $3900 |
| F150 Raptor Pickup 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 12 | 16 | 13 | $4800 |
Fuel cost is EPA's estimate at the fuel prices of its last update, not today's.
| Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x4 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 2013 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x2 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2013 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x4 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 2013 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x2 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Ford issued 141 service bulletins listed against this model year, most often about power train.
A bulletin tells dealers how to fix a known condition. It is not a recall and not a defect finding. Most bulletins cover several model years at once, so one listed here may not be specific to this year. The number of bulletins tracks how long and how widely a model was sold, so it is not a measure of reliability.
| Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Harvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software Verification Harvest Program |
| 2026-02-24 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the access… |
| 2025-11-19 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected vehicles that are customer-owned. Ford is voluntarily conducting this program to evaluate the software currently installed on one or m… |
| 2024-10-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. … |
| 2024-07-24 | WHEELS | This article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to clarify applicable steps by vehicle application. Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped with 4WD may exhib… |
| 2024-04-24 | EQUIPMENT | All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ini… |
| 2024-03-06 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Some 2011-2024 Mustang and F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a tick tap and/or typewriter ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as typewriter noise because of its similarity to the so… |
| 2023-04-04 | STRUCTURE | For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification numbe… |
| 2022-06-22 | SERVICE BRAKES | Some 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may require service to the brake vacuum pump. The brake vacuum pump removal and installation procedure in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 206-07, has been updated to include … |
| 2022-06-21 | POWER TRAIN | Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped with 4WD may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (IW… |
Complaint counts are not failure rates. A model that sells more cars draws more complaints, and owners file more often after news coverage or a recall. That is why this page compares a model year only with other years of the same generation, never with other models.
Each complaint is counted once, even when it names several components; a complaint that names several systems appears under each of them. Owner reports are quoted as filed and have not been verified by NHTSA or by us.
Every model year of this F150, including the ones without a page of their own, is listed on the Ford F150 model page.
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