Ford F-250, representative photo
Representative model. Photo: Sarah Larson from Ann Arbor, MI, USA, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2013 Ford F-250 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
116

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2013 Ford F-250

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component116

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
116Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Suspension5346000
Steering4034000
Engine1614010
Fuel/propulsion system98000
Unknown or other87000
Wheels87000
Air bags54301
Fuel system54000
Structure54000
Electrical system54010
Diesel43000
Vehicle speed control43000
Service brakes43100
Exterior lighting43000
Power train33000

10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names F-250 Regular Cab, F-250 Super Crew, F-250 Supercab.

Latest reports

  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “Truck has just turned 20,000 miles. After having the def system serviced at the ford dealership truck has to go thu the particulate filter regen sooner and sooner. Now every 75 miles.”

    Filed 01/28/2026 · ODI 11714095
  • Air bags

    “Component/System: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – frontal airbags and crash sensors. Vehicle is in insurance/salvage custody and available for inspection upon request.”

    Filed 01/02/2026 · ODI 11708295
  • Engine

    “Terrible exhaust fumes in the truck cab when using the heat or ac probably due to the extremely common exhaust manifold issues with these trucks. It could kill me and my child”

    Filed 11/15/2025 · ODI 11699570

Other Ford F-250 model years

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2013 Ford F-250 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Ford F-250 have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2013 Ford F-250. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Ford F-250?

Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 53 complaints out of 116 filed with NHTSA (46%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Ford F-250?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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