2013 Ford F-250 SD recalls and problems
No recalls and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Ford F-250 SD.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2013 Ford F-250 SD recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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.
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…
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…
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…
2013 FORD S.D 4X4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SHAKING AFTER HITTING A POT HOLE.
F-250 SD model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 122 | 6 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 296 | 8 | 6 |
| 2016 | 3 | 291 | 6 | 6 |
Across all years, the 2019 F-250 SD has the most complaints (1,165). All Ford F-250 SD years →
Questions
- Does the 2013 Ford F-250 SD have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Ford F-250 SD as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford F-250 SD?
- Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (7 complaints), followed by suspension (5).
- How many 2013 Ford F-250 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 1 of 21 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 17, 2020.