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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
97,528 miles

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2013 Ford F-150 electrical problems

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2013 Ford F-150 Owner Comments

problem #10

May 232024

F-150

  • 107,324 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and independently restarted several times. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a faulty fuse box. The faulty fuse box failure caused fuse #27 to melt and burn out into the fuse box. The contact was informed that the fuse relocation kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched and discovered TSB: 15-0137. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 107,324.

- Paso Robles, CA, USA

problem #9

May 282022

F-150

  • 181,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, it was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact related the failure to a faulty fuse and replaced the fuse relocation kit; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 181,000.

- Commerce, OK, USA

problem #8

Oct 012021

F-150

  • 154,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after his wife had driven the vehicle for an hour, she had shut off the vehicle; once she returned to the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart without warning. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer where a diagnostic determined that burnt wiring in the fuse box had prevented the vehicle from starting. The contact also spoke to the manufacturer and they referred him to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

- Southport, NC, USA

problem #7

Oct 122019

F-150 8-cyl

  • 66,800 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. After raising the hood and looking in the fuse panel under the hood, the contact noticed that the fuel pump relay fuse showed signs of melting. The vehicle was taken to Ford square of mt. Vernon (1501 broadway St, mt vernon, il 62864, (618) 242-8600) where it was diagnosed that the fuse needed to be relocated. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 66,800.

- Mt. Vernon, IL, USA

problem #6

Jun 072019

F-150

  • 66,287 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost power and stalled. The vehicle was able to restart and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to girard Ford (450 w thames St, norwich, ct 06360, (860) 889-2601) where it was diagnosed that the fuse was melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the vehicle was covered by NHTSA id number: 10074713/manufacturer communication number: 15-0137 (engine). The failure mileage was 66,287.

- Lisbon, CT, USA

problem #5

Apr 212019

F-150

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While the vehicle was parked, the contact heard a clicking noise emerging from the fuse box inside the cabin. The vehicle lost all electrical capability and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred two other times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #4

Mar 122019

F-150

  • 106,300 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While operating the vehicle, the engine suddenly shut off and was difficult to restart. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the 20 amp fuse #27 had burned and was melted. Franklin Ford (175 East central St, franklin, MA) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 106,300.

- Franklin, MA, USA

problem #3

Dec 112017

F-150

  • 56,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle lost power and shut off. The service engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and towed to the dealer (joe cooper Ford, tulsa, ok, 918-346-6500) where it was diagnosed that the fuse that controlled the fuel pump burned up. A manufacturer-issued fuse relocation kit was installed to repair the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

- Skiatook, OK, USA

problem #2

Dec 232016

F-150

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving and at a traffic light, the vehicle shut off and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was determined that the fuse box needed to be re-located. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

- Richardson, TX, USA

problem #1

Dec 082016

F-150

  • 42,564 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While making a right turn at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle accelerated normally and suddenly stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a fuse melted inside the fuse box. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,564.

- Howell, MI, USA

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