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2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty problems

What owners reported to NHTSA, at what mileage, and every safety recall for this model year.

116owner complaints
0safety recalls
3involved a crash

Also reported: 1 fires, 1 people injured, 0 deaths. Each complaint is counted once even if it lists several components.

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Most reported problems

Complaints by component. One complaint can name more than one component, so these add up to more than 116.

Suspension53
Usually 37,000–126,750 miles (middle half of 36 reports with mileage)
Parts named: Front (1)
Steering40
Usually 69,250–153,500 miles (middle half of 23 reports with mileage)
Engine16
Usually 43,000–84,000 miles (middle half of 15 reports with mileage)
Fuel/propulsion system9
Usually 36,500–103,250 miles (middle half of 7 reports with mileage)
Unknown or other8
Usually 60,000–74,500 miles (middle half of 5 reports with mileage)
Wheels8
Usually 60,000–121,000 miles (middle half of 5 reports with mileage)
Air bags5
Usually 39,062–93,688 miles (middle half of 2 reports with mileage)
Electrical system5
Usually 9,854–29,000 miles (middle half of 4 reports with mileage)
Structure5
Usually 8,575–60,750 miles (middle half of 4 reports with mileage)
Parts named: Body (4)
Exterior lighting4
Usually 3,918–11,550 miles (middle half of 4 reports with mileage)

When problems show up

Reports by odometer reading at the time of the problem, top components. Each bar is a 25,000-mile band, labeled by where it starts (0 = 0–25k miles). Reports without mileage are left out.

Suspension

36 reports with mileage · median 88,226 miles
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Steering

23 reports with mileage · median 95,000 miles
025k50k75k100k125k150k175k200k+

Engine

15 reports with mileage · median 49,200 miles
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Safety recalls (0)

Recalls that cover the 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. Some apply only to certain trims or build dates. This page cannot tell whether a specific car's recall work was done.

Check a specific VIN's open recalls on nhtsa.gov

No safety recalls on file for this model year.

Questions to ask the seller

Any clunks over bumps, uneven tire wear, or suspension repairs? Listen over rough pavement on the test drive.

53 owner complaints mention the suspension, half of the reports with mileage are between 37,000 and 126,750 miles.

Any steering noises, pulling, stiffness, or loss of power assist? Turn lock to lock while parked and listen.

40 owner complaints mention the steering, half of the reports with mileage are between 69,250 and 153,500 miles.

Has the engine had any repairs, oil leaks, or check-engine lights? Ask for the invoices and listen for knocking or ticking on a cold start.

16 owner complaints mention the engine, half of the reports with mileage are between 43,000 and 84,000 miles.

Any stalling, hesitation, loss of power, or fuel smell? Ask whether fuel-system parts were replaced and get the receipts.

9 owner complaints mention the fuel or propulsion system, half of the reports with mileage are between 36,500 and 103,250 miles.

Any wheel, hub, or lug-nut problems? Listen for humming or grinding at speed.

8 owner complaints mention the wheels, half of the reports with mileage are between 60,000 and 121,000 miles.

Other Ford F-250 Super Duty years

Owner complaints per model year (2010–2022). Older cars have had more time to collect reports.

2010105 complaints2011370 complaints2012323 complaints2013116 complaints2014168 complaints2015296 complaints2016290 complaints20171,155 complaints2018398 complaints20191,165 complaints2020267 complaints2021166 complaints2022126 complaints

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Source: NHTSA complaints file (FLAT_CMPL, updated 2026-10-21) and NHTSA recalls file. Page generated 2026-10-22.

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