2013 Ford F-250 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (34) · Wheels (8) · Engine (8)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
67 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (15)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-24 · 24L05 · Other
certain 2011-2022 model year super duty vehicles equipped with 6.7l engine - emission control information label update for qualified vehicles
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2016-09-21 · SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate when reading these pids and cannot display quickly enough to
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2016-04-20 · TSB160066 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen
Electrical System 2016-04-20 · 16-0066 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2012-2016 vehicles equipped with a touchscreen navigation system and the language set to arabic may exhibit a blank screen. this may be the result of the ribbon cables not being fully seated inside the front display interface module (fdim) or an improper software configuration of the fdim.
Steering 2016-01-12 · PC-01.12.2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in monitoring our technical service inquiries and technical service bulletins from ford, there is the potential for moderate to severe steering wheel oscillation (wobble) to occur. after extensive testing and outside feedback, the following details have been established to correct or prevent steer
Engine 2015-08-10 · TSB15-0124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: 2011-2014 f-super duty vehicles equipped with 6.7l diesel engine may experience a running rough or misfire during exhaust regeneration process *cn
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What owners report
2026-01-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“truck has just turned 20,000 miles. after having the def system serviced at the ford dealership truck has to go thu the particulate filter regen sooner and sooner. now every 75 miles. which causes truck too lose power and produce excesive exhaust temperatures which can potentully cause a fire. ford is telling me the exhaust emisssion system is out …”
2026-01-02 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“component/system: supplemental restraint system (srs) – frontal airbags and crash sensors. vehicle is in insurance/salvage custody and available for inspection upon request. on or about december 17, 2025, at approximately 0600, the reporting party was operating a 2013 ford super duty f-250 lariat crew cab 4wd (vin [xxx] ) at an estimated speed of …”
2025-11-15 · Engine“terrible exhaust fumes in the truck cab when using the heat or ac probably due to the extremely common exhaust manifold issues with these trucks. it could kill me and my child…”
2025-11-14 · Power Train:automatic Transmission“see attached document for complaint.…”
2025-10-31 · Back Over Prevention · 60,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 ford f-250. the contact stated that while in reverse(r), the rearview camera displayed a blank, distorted screen, or a triangle with the message "camera unavailable - please contact dealer" displayed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the mechanic attempted to replace the camera with ford-made parts; howe…”
2025-01-03 · Fuel System, Diesel · 206,181 mi“the contact's son owns a 2013 ford f-250. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked while working and after returning to the vehicle and attempting to restart the vehicle, the message "reduced power" was displayed, and the vehicle was not able to be started. the contact's son had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the v…”
2024-05-14 · Suspension“what is the “death wobble” on ford trucks? it’s as scary as the name sounds. the death wobble is a violent shaking that happens to the front end of many ford f250 and f350 super duty trucks. it typically occurs at speeds over 50 miles per hour. it can also happen after going over bumps or grooves in the road. to stop the shaking, drivers must quick…”
2024-04-20 · Steering“truck has uncontrollable death wobble and is totally unsafe to drive, its a danger to be on the highway…”
2024-02-05 · Unknown Or Other“while driving my truck it will suddenly start shaking in the front end. steering wheel is hard to hold on to because it's shaking so hard. i was going around 60mph when it started. felt like i was losing control of the truck. this has happened 3 times in the last 2 months. i have contacted lance cunningham ford here in knoxville, tn on 2/5/24 and m…”
2023-11-30 · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear · 134,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 ford f-250. the contact stated that the front driver's side window was distorted due to the manufacturer's solar-tinted window. the contact was unable to view the driver's side mirror while the window was rolled up. the sticker label on the front driver's side window listed ford window tint carlite solar tint tempered as2. t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.