2013 Ford F-250 recalls and problems
No recalls and 95 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Ford F-250.
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2013 Ford F-250 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.
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…
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 […]…
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
See attached document for complaint.
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…
F-250 model years compared
Across all years, the 2000 F-250 has the most complaints (326). All Ford F-250 years →
Questions
- Does the 2013 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Ford F-250 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford F-250?
- Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (48 complaints), followed by steering (37).
- How many 2013 Ford F-250 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 2 of 95 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 28, 2026.