Model year record

2013 Ford F-250 Sd recalls & problems

The 2013 Ford F-250 Sd has 1 safety recall and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (7 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints21filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentDec 9, 2020

Equipment

Recall 20E090000102 vehicles

Problem: Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Risk: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.

Components: Equipment; Suspension › Front › Stabilizer bar; Steering

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Typical mileage*
Engine	7	0	46,000 mi
Suspension	5	0	22,000 mi
Electrical system	3	0	—
Steering	3	0	32,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel	2	0	—
Air bags	2	1	—
Power train	2	0	—
Fuel/propulsion system	2	0	—
Service brakes	1	1	—
Engine and engine cooling	1	0	—
Exterior lighting	1	0	—
Vehicle speed controlCruise control	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Steering
I AM EXPERIENCING WHAT IS CALLED THE FORD DEATH WOBBLE. HITTING A ROUGH SPOT, OR A TAR LINE WILL CAUSE VIOLENT STEERING WOBBLE.MUST SLOW DOWN BELOW 40 MPH TO STOP THE PROBLEM.
Feb 1, 2020 · 259,000 miles
Suspension
MY VEHICLE HAS 'EXPERIENCED THE 'F250 DEATH WOBBLE' ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND IT IS A SCARY FEELING WHEN IT HAPPENS. TH DEATH WOBBLE USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ANY YOU HIT A ROUGH PATCH OR BUMP IN THE ROAD. DURING THE 'DEATH WOBBLE THE TRUCK BOUNCES ALL OVER THE ROAD AND THE FRONT SUSPENSION GETS LIGHT AND IT IS HARD TO MAINTAIN THE VEHICLE IN THE PROPER LANE . FOR THESE REASONS, I REFUSE TO ALLOW MY WIFE TO DRIVE THIS TRUCK. SEEING HOW THIS IS A COMMON HOT BUTTON ISSUE ON THE F250 FORUM, I AM SURPRISED THAT FORD HAS NOT BEEN FORCED TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND TO FIX THESE KNOWN ISSUES BEFORE SOMEONE IS INVOLVED IN A FATAL ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF THE ' F250…
Jul 17, 2019 · 10,500 miles
Engine
EGR AND EGR COOLER FAILED AT 21,000 MILES. DEALER FIXED UNDER WARRANTY 3/22/16. SAME PARTS HAVE FAILED AGAIN AT 46,000 MILES AND IS OUT OF WARRANTY. SEARCHING THE WEB SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON REPEAT FAILURE FOR THE 6.7 DIESEL AND COSTS $2,000 FOR REPAIR. ENGINE TROUBLE CODE IS P0401. THE PARTS OR DESIGN MUST BE DEFECTIVE AS THEY ONLY LAST FOR ABOUT 20,000 MILES.
Jul 2, 2019 · 46,000 miles
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-250 SD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE HEATING ASSEMBLY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Nov 19, 2018 · 140,000 miles
Suspension
2013 FORD S.D 4X4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SHAKING AFTER HITTING A POT HOLE. *LD *JS
Jun 13, 2018
Air bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED FROM THE INITIAL PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (IMPERIAL FORD, 8 UXBRIDGE RD, MENDON, MA 01756, 1-(888) 814-8373) WHO SOLD THE VEHICLE STATED THAT IT WAS STANDARD FOR THE INDICATOR TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER PROVIDED NO DIAGNOSIS TO DETERMINE IF THERE WAS A FALURE WITH THE AIR BAGS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Oct 28, 2017
Tires
VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING HARD- STOPPED AT LOCAL TIRE STORE, NEW HANKOOK TIRES HAVE THE STEEL BELTS COMING APART ON THEM
Aug 5, 2017 · 90,000 miles
Engine
STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS. AFTER TAKING IT TO GULLO DEALERSHIP WHILE IN TX, THE DEALERSHIP CHARGED US $2100 AND "FIXED" THE PROBLEM AFTER REPLACING THE PCM AND RCM MODULES. THE NEXT DAY, THE TRUCK STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY! TOOK IT BACK TO GULLO DEALERSHIP IN CONROE TX AND AFTER ANOTHER WEEK AND HELP FROM FORD SERVICE THEY STILL CAN'T FIX THE PROBLEM.
Dec 19, 2016 · 107,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

Vehicle Commanded Engine ShutdownClosedLed to recall 15V175000
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this RQ to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13V-535 were inadequate. Recall 13V-535 was limited to a relatively small population of Ambulance Package vehicles and ODI received complaints of pickup trucks and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles being affected by the same defect. Ford manufactured approximately 555,985 subject vehicles between February 22, 2010 and January 30, 2015 that may be affected by defective EGT sensors and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software calibration. The subject vehicles are equipped with four (4) EGT sensors to monitor engine operating conditions. An EGT sensor fault may produce false exhaust over-temperature signals. If these signals are produced, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) implements a Failure Management Effects Mode (FMEM) and the driver receives a Stop Safely…
RQ14005 · opened Jan 13, 2015 · closed Mar 15, 2016