Recalls (0)
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns for the 2013 Ford F-250. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Owner complaints (95)
95 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The suspension is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 95 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 48 | 50.5% |
| Steering | 37 | 38.9% |
| Engine | 9 | 9.5% |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 8.4% |
| Wheels | 8 | 8.4% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 7.4% |
| Structure | 5 | 5.3% |
| Air bags | 3 | 3.2% |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 3.2% |
| Fuel system | 3 | 3.2% |
How 2013 compares with other F-250 years
Best and worst F-250 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 60 | 4 |
| 2008 | 196 | 7 |
| 2009 | 54 | 0 |
| 2010 | 73 | 0 |
| 2011 | 248 | 2 |
| 2012 | 266 | 1 |
| 2013 | 95 | 0 |
| 2014 | 142 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2013 Ford F-250 pu/cc 4x2, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2013 Ford F-250 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2013 Ford F-250 have?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2013 Ford F-250. Check a specific car with NHTSA's VIN lookup, which also covers newly announced recalls.
What are the most common 2013 Ford F-250 problems?
Owners filed 95 complaints with NHTSA. Suspension (48), Steering (37), Engine (9) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What safety rating did the 2013 Ford F-250 get?
NHTSA rated the 2013 Ford F-250 pu/cc 4x2 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (19.1% rollover risk).
How does the 2013 F-250 compare with other years?
Among the 2007–2015 Ford F-250 model years at least five years old, the 2015 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2012 the most (266). The 2013 drew 95. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.