Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Ford F-550. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
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Owner complaints (6)
6 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 33.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 16.7% |
| Steering | 1 | 16.7% |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 16.7% |
| Wheels | 1 | 16.7% |
How 2013 compares with other F-550 years
Best and worst F-550 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 12 | 5 |
| 2012 | 13 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 5 |
| 2018 | 8 | 10 |
| 2019 | 14 | 4 |
| 2020 | 17 | 2 |
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.
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2013 Ford F-550 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2013 Ford F-550 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 14V498000 (equipment). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2013 Ford F-550 problems?
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (2), Fuel/propulsion system (1), Steering (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2013 F-550 compare with other years?
Among the 2011–2020 Ford F-550 model years at least five years old, the 2014 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2020 the most (17). The 2013 drew 6. 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.