Does the 2013 Ford F-450 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Ford F-450, the most recent reported on August 13, 2014 (Equipment). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford F-450?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (1 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (1).

How many 2013 Ford F-450 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 6 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 Ford F-450 recalls and problems

1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Ford F-450.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

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-450 recalls

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 14V498000 · reported August 13, 2014 · PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co. · 3 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
The risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
The fix: PJ's has notified owners and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Power train1
Service brakes1
Structure1
Tires1
Unknown or other1
Wheels1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Nov 27, 2021 · Unknown or other
While driving my truck down the highway it will violently shake until I brake below 40 MPH. This occurs when there is a change in surface on the roadway. An example is going over a bridge or rough pavement. It has happened several times in the past year, and most recently last weekend while my wife was with me. We…

Jan 29, 2021 · Fuel/propulsion system · 49,000 miles
2013 F-450 REGULAR PICKUP, FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE, MY VEHICLE ARE EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH-SUPPLIED CP4 HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL INJECTION PUMPS THAT WERE 'NEVER COMPATIBLE WITH AMERICAN FUEL STANDARDS. MY PU HAS 49,000 MILES I HAD PURCHASE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM FORD THEY DENIED THE COVERAGE AS WELL, SAYING IT HAS WATER…

May 29, 2019 · Service brakes · 117,000 miles
I64 WESTBOUND SANDSTONE MOUNTAIN W VA 8 MILE 6% GRADE REALIZED INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKES FAILED AND HAD 2 USE MANUAL BRAKE OPTION ON BRAKE CONTROL. WAS NEVER GIVEN ANY WARNING BY TRUCK THAT TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER HAD FAILED. I AM EXPERIENCED ENOUGH TO KNOW HOW TO MANUALLY OPERATE TRAILER BRAKES FROM THE CONTROLLER…

Nov 30, 2018 · Structure · 179,000 miles
FORD F-450 2013 HORTON AMBULANCE HAD THE FUEL TANK FALL FROM THE FRAME ON TO THE ROAD ON EMERGENCY 911 CALL. FRAME HAS HUGH CRACK WITH RETAINING STRAPS. HAD TO TOW TO DEALERSHIP. WE HAVE 9 OF THESE EXTENDED CAB HORTON AMBULANCES WITH 7 HAVING CRACKS IN THE FRAME IN DANGER OF FALLING OFF. 2 ARE LEAKING DISEAL FUEL.

Mar 23, 2016 · Engine · 7,804 miles
CODE P2201 SETTING AND CAUSING TRUCK TO GO INTO LIMP MODE AND REDUCE POWER. VEHICLE IS USED A A BRUSHPUMPER FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT. HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS TO DEALER 12 TIMES WITH NO REPAIR THAT HAS LASTED. CODE SETS WHEN IN MOTION, DE-RATES POWER AND HAS TO LIMP BACK TO SHOP. CANNOT BE USED TO FIGHT FIRES AT THIS TIME.

F-450 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2010	1	0	0	0
2011	2	9	0	2
2012	4	14	0	0
2013	1	6	0	0
2014	0	3	1	1
2015	2	6	0	0
2016	0	4	0	0

Across all years, the 2020 F-450 has the most complaints (24). All Ford F-450 years →

Questions

Does the 2013 Ford F-450 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Ford F-450, the most recent reported on August 13, 2014 (Equipment). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford F-450?: Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (1 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (1).
How many 2013 Ford F-450 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 6 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 November 27, 2021.