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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 9
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,838 miles

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2013 Ford F-150 engine problems

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2013 Ford F-150 Owner Comments (Page 9 of 26)

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problem #347

Jul 082019

F-150

  • 108,000 miles

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

Engine turbo, 100000 miles took to dealership to take a look at. Dealer found nothing. At 108000 miles started having the same issues with truck down shifting and grinding and engine squealing.

- Flat Rock, MI, USA

problem #346

Jul 012019

F-150

  • 142,987 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact took the vehicle to town and country Ford (5401 E independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28212, (704) 557-0596) to be serviced per an unknown recall. Upon leaving the dealer and approaching a red light, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. After several attempts of applying pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle began to move very slowly. The contact stated that the wrench warning icon illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,987.

- Matthews, NC, USA

problem #345

Jun 242019

F-150

  • 157,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise, the vehicle downshifted into first gear, and the engine lost power. The contact was able to park the vehicle on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to thornhill Ford Lincoln (located at U.S. 119 North 500 Ford fairlane, chapmanville, wv 25508, (304) 855-8300) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the failure was not associated with NHTSA campaign number: 19V075000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 157,000.

- Wilkinson, WV, USA

problem #344

Jun 102019

F-150

  • 120,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving 50 mph, the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to galpin Ford (15505 roscoe blvd, North hills, ca 91343, (818) 787-3800) where it was diagnosed that the throttle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Santa Clarita, CA, USA

problem #343

Jun 112019

F-150

  • 93,000 miles
The Ford motorcraft timing chain part at4Z-6268A was replaced on 12/28/2018 and failed on June 11,2019. Being a 3.5L ecoboost interference engine, their was consquencial damage to the cylinder and valves leaving the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle was at home resident and required a tow. The safety issue is related to a part that failed, fortunately while stopped, and not in motion. I am currently trying to address the issue with Ford, however they are not standing behind their written warranty or providing a remedy for the part or consequential damage related to the timing chain resulting in the absence of any repair invoices.

- Palmyra, NY, USA

problem #342

Jun 252017

F-150

  • 53,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal rattling noise, which was a distraction. The vehicle was driven to Ford Lincoln of franklin (1129 murfreesboro rd, franklin, tn 37064, (615) 800-6500) where it was diagnosed that new cam phasers and a timing chain kit needed to be installed. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired today. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and transferred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 53,000.

- Franklin, TN, USA

problem #341

Jun 122019

F-150

  • 50,000 miles

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

I was driving on the freeway in the fast lane. Suddenly the wrench warning light and check engine light came on, and the car experienced what appeared to be a total loss of engine power. I placed the hazard lights on and was able to navigate to the shoulder, with 18 wheelers and other cars trying to react to my sudden loss of power and speed. After turning the car off, and restarting it, it appears ok to proceed. This same incident has happened now 8 times in the last few days. I took the car into Ford and they are claiming it's an issue with the throttle body. I mentioned that I see a throttle body recall for 2015-2016 F-150's, but Ford is denying the issue, indicating there is no recall for my 2013. I find many complaints identical to mine for F-150's earlier than 2015. They also claim Ford denies the issue and refuses to fix the problem. Most also reference concern for a significant safety issue, feeling that Ford will only fix this once people die. I took my F-150 to the local Ford dealer today and they verified it was the throttle body, and are charging me $650 to fix it. I have read from others that the component used to fix the problem is the original faulty component, so there is no reason to feel that the problem will not happen again eventually. I have experienced four times on the freeway at 65mph, and several times on city streets at 30mph. I was driving straight, not braking.

- Livermore, CA, USA

problem #340

Apr 182019

F-150

  • 100,000 miles
There is a recall for 2013 Ford F150 's down shifting while driving. I contacted Ford corporation and their explanation is. A fix for the issue will not be ready until the second quarter.

- Mequon, WI, USA

problem #339

Jun 102018

F-150

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving, the vehicle lost power. The wheels seized, the vehicle slid, and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was coasted safely to the road shoulder. The contact had to drive through the back streets to avoid traffic. The vehicle was driven to sunrise Ford (16005 valley blvd, fontana, ca 92335, (888) 629-1239), but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was then driven to upland Ford (555 w foothill blvd, upland, ca 91786, (909) 333-4242) where it was diagnosed that a new motor was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Alta Loma, CA, USA

problem #338

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 #337

Jun 052019

F-150

  • miles

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

The dealership's first available appointment to address the recall was two weeks out. After trying to get an earlier appointment as the transmission had shifted gears while we were towing a trailer down a hill almost causing us to crash. The receptionist then told us that they actually cant make the correction and that we would be receiving a letter in the mail and refused to take our vehicle in.

- Lahaina, HI, USA

problem #336

May 052019

F-150

  • 10,400 miles
Vehicle keeps dow shifting and up shifting have called dealer numerous of times with no information of when it will be fixed and I have came close to being in an accident as well dealership will not give out a loaner vehicle either and I need this fixed now it a danger to me and other people on the road

- Plano, IL, USA

problem #335

May 212018

F-150

  • 70,350 miles
I have file with you about this before and it has been a recall for this problem but the Ford company has not taken care of this problem nor have they taken care of a second recall for another problem with this truck both of these problems together have almost cause 3 very near accidents for me the most recent I was pulling a trailer and entering and on ramp to interstate I-94 on entering as normal I tried to exhilarate to highway speed when all of a sudden all power to the drive train stopped and the truck went into a natural mode (like pushing the clutch in on a standard shift transmission) at that point I was in the drive lane right side but 2 semis one passing the other were barrowing down on me I had to cut sharply to the right and off the shoulder of the highway to keep from being hit buy one of the semi's the Ford company stated they would have the parts and the soft wear to fix this problem by the 2nd quarter of 2019 it is now the second half and the problem continues to get worse it now clucks when shifting up from 3 to 4 and sometimes down shifting and when taken your foot off the gas pedal for a few seconds then then push on the gas pedal again the trans will clunk again when I test drove this truck before I bought it I told them there was something wrong with the drivetrain and they told me there was nothing wrong with it that I needed to learn how to drive a six speed transmission the thing about that and they don't know me before I retired I was the floor and operations manager for the community garage of battle creek mich. I have had this truck in to them 2 different times and 2 different dealerships plus I.ve taken it in 3 other times but after making and appointment and telling them I would need a loner which the warranty covers then when I get there no loner plus I would have to pay a $100 fee on the warranty for the thing they never fixed (19V-075)

- Battle Creek, MI, USA

problem #334

Apr 052019

F-150

  • 60,000 miles
As I am driving in motion on highway or street the truck will down shift by its self causing me to skid to a stop, as I try to accerlearate it will not upshift, for a minute or two. This has happened many times! causing many near crash conditions.

- Hollister, CA, USA

problem #333

May 112019

F-150

  • 74,000 miles
Truck never had a problem until I took it in for a oil change and to fix a recall problem. After recall fix the next week several times while driving on freeway at 60+mph the car suddenly downshifts in to a low gear and car almost co.ES to a dead stop on the freeway. I pulled over and started the truck again and car worked fi E for a trip. Then the next trip on the freeway the car did it again, this time I noticed a wrench pop up on the display and my speedometer moving up and down. Eventually the speedometer went straight to zero, but still allowing me to drive after placing truck in (fake standard mode. After arriving home I parked car. Turned off engine, restarted and speedometer worked again. Call local Ford dealership and drove car to shop. After having the car for 3 days they're telling me nothing they did on a software update would cause the problem. Yet I never had it happen before and the recall was for the exact problem I'm having. Also it looks like there was a recall on previous years that replaced more than just software. This is a serious issue. I don't believe the claims of only causing 5 accidents with no injuries. This has probably been the cause of 1000S of accidents and also deaths. But people probably are not realizing what's actually happening when a accident acurrs. After research it looks 5O be possible lead frame or speed sensor. Idk but my family will park this truck and never drive again until fixed again the recall fix caused the problem, differently did not fix. 1.5 million F150 owners are on the road. I will never be behind a F150 again in case the have the same problem I did.

- Cypress, TX, USA

problem #332

Apr 202018

F-150

  • 62,000 miles
Reported this problem before and now it getting worse it was just the transimission shifting from high gear 6 at 70 mpg in cruise and when I tap the breake peddle to disengage the cruise it dowm shifted to low 1 and the RPM went from 2500 to 6500 and stay in low until I came to a stop then everything went back to normal it now also blown transimission lines and when I take off from a side street of stop light it will take off ok then about the time I reach the center of the street it will sfift into nuteral I can step or pump the gas peddle but nothing happens it just goes into a slow role after 3 to 5 sec it then jumps into gear and takes off normal again also at slow speeds you can hear and feel it clunking into and out of gear and with a metallic sound some times once in the snow had it in 4X4 at parked it and turned it off the next day I back it out of the drive then shifted it into drive then the transfer case shifted it out of 4X4 and it sounded like 2- 8 lbs sledge hammers smashing together and jarring the hole truck this in the beginning has only happen a few times but I was on the freeways at hi speeds I dont drive it on the freeways now and because the dealer ships want a $100 each time I take it in for the same problem and they dont do anything and plus I paid eatra for the platinum warrenty so if I have to leave it I get a loner and I have even been able to get a loner even when it took them over a week to install the transmission lines after they blow out from stop and going in on residential streets also when the trucks shift from high to low you can hear the solenoids shifting all overe under the dash floor infront of the seat along with the dash light flashing even one with a eng with a trans attached

- Battle Creek, MI, USA

problem #331

May 012019

F-150

  • 63,000 miles
Vehicle has loud ticking noise when cold started, seemed to be coming from passenger side catalytic converter. Took vehicle to dealer for warranty emission repair, dealer stated turbo had gone bad and wiped out turbo. Vehicle has 63,000 miles just outside of the power train warranty, dealer declined assistance and wanted $2500 to repair turbo and would then replace the catalytic converter. Vehicle is very well maintained have all records, if turbo were to fail while driving it could have possibly destroyed the engine stated the dealer. Why is an essential part of the engine failing at such low mileage? vehicle also has intermittent shifting problem around 40-45mph seems to shift erratically, dealer says transmission lead frame could be issue or ECM/PCM programming, they have not done any of those repairs yet.

- Manchester, NH, USA

problem #330

May 072019

F-150

  • 154,700 miles
Driving on major highway, 65-75 mph, lost engine power and had to pull over, trying not to cause a wreck, and stopped between busy highway and on-ramp to the highway. Found that the engine had stalled and wouldn't restart. Found #27 fuse melted. Changed fuse and was able to restart engine. I don't like repairing Ford's engineering mistakes, nor do I like being put in danger because of them. I use this truck for work and have a lifetime's accumulation of specialty tools kept in this truck for my job. If the truck goes up in flames, will Ford replace what is lost? the way this fuse, fuse box, and the connection has failed looks as there can potentially be a fire. In my case, there was an interruption in normal traffic flow, at high speed, that could a resulted in a wreck, injury, death, etc. I will fix this, probably on my own dime. What I don't understand is why is this not required to be fixed by Ford. It's an obvious safety hazard that even Ford has acknowledged and provided a tsb to address the problem.

- Euless, TX, USA

problem #329

May 072019

F-150

  • 260,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact called on behalf of her husband. While driving 60 mph, smoke was detected under the hood and the tail pipe. The vehicle was driven to a parking lot where it stalled as flames were detected coming from the engine. A police report was filed. Another motorist had a fire extinguisher and extinguished the fire. The contact's husband sustained burns to one of his hands. Medical attention was not received. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 260,000.

- Temple Hills, MD, USA

problem #328

May 022019

F-150

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving 65 mph, the wheels seized and the vehicle hesitated. As the vehicle slid, the transmission gear downshifted and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contacted swerved off the road and was able to brake. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the contact was able to drive home safely. The contact also stated that the check engine indicator remained illuminated for an entire weekend. The vehicle was taken to perry Ford national city (2050 national city blvd, national city, ca 91950, (619) 477-2711) where it was in the process of being diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 98,000.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

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