Model year
2013 Ford F150
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 2,991 complaints for the 2013 Ford F150 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (1,318), ENGINE (548), SERVICE BRAKES (321). NHTSA lists 3 investigations. NHTSA rated 6 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 13–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,075 complaints
- 2001 1,236 complaints
- 2002 821 complaints
- 2003 423 complaints
- 2004 2,029 complaints
- 2005 1,112 complaints
- 2006 585 complaints
- 2007 488 complaints
- 2008 369 complaints
- 2009 324 complaints
- 2010 843 complaints
- 2011 2,193 complaints
- 2012 1,784 complaints
- 2013 2,991 complaints
- 2014 1,538 complaints
- 2015 1,737 complaints
- 2016 2,082 complaints
- 2017 1,460 complaints
- 2018 2,324 complaints
- 2019 1,340 complaints
- 2020 738 complaints
- 2021 1,033 complaints
- 2022 598 complaints
- 2023 415 complaints
- 2024 194 complaints
- 2025 109 complaints
- 2026 12 complaints
Recalls
19V433000 · Jun 10, 2019
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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…
19V075000 · Feb 11, 2019
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
16V345000 · May 24, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
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…
Complaints
2,991 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 78, fire flag on 35, injury field 64, deaths field 4. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE13018 | Reduced power during hard acceleration · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE | May 22, 2013 | Apr 7, 2014 |
| PE16003 | Master Cylinder External Leak · SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION… | Feb 29, 2016 | Jul 26, 2016 |
| RQ17010 | Unexpected Transmission Downshift · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | Dec 25, 2017 | Oct 22, 2019 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
| 2013 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 · possibility 0.228 | — |
| 2013 Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4x2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
| 2013 Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4x4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.228 | NHTSA photo |
| 2013 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
| 2013 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 · possibility 0.228 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV · 5L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV · 5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD · 6.2L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV · 3.7L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV · 3.7L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| F150 Raptor Pickup 4WD · 6.2L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 16 | 13 | — | — | $5,150 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD · 6.2L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 16 | 13 | — | — | $5,150 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV · 5L · Automatic 6-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV · 5L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV · 3.7L · Automatic 6-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
3 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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