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2013 Ford F-450 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 summary by component12
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 10 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls12
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 25, 201515V175000 | Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V175000
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| Aug 18, 201414V507000 | EquipmentThe 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V507000
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| Aug 13, 201414V498000 | EquipmentThe 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V498000
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| Aug 11, 201414V496000 | EquipmentThe 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V496000
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| Aug 8, 201414V494000 | EquipmentThe 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V494000
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| Jul 8, 201414V411000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine gasolineThe 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V411000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: F-450 Sd, F-450 Super Duty, F-450. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component8
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
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| Structure | 2 | 25 |
| Engine | 2 | 25 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 13 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 13 |
| Power train | 1 | 13 |
| Tires | 1 | 13 |
| Wheels | 1 | 13 |
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-450, F-450 SD.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“While driving my truck down the highway it will violently shake until I brake below 40 MPH. This occurs when there is a change in surface on the roadway. An example is going over a bridge or rough pavement.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“2013 f-450 regular pickup, fuel system failure, my vehicle are equipped with bosch-supplied cp4 high-pressure fuel injection pumps that were 'never compatible with american fuel standards.”
- Service brakes
“I64 westbound sandstone mountain w va 8 mile 6% grade realized integrated trailer brakes failed and had 2 use manual brake option on brake control.”
Other Ford F-450 model years
- 201715 recalls22 complaints
- 20163 recalls5 complaints
- 20156 recalls7 complaints
- 20145 recalls4 complaints
- 201312 recalls8 complaints
- 201214 recalls17 complaints
- 201113 recalls17 complaints
- 201010 recalls4 complaints
- 20099 recalls3 complaints
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2013 Ford F-450 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Ford F-450 have?
NHTSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Ford F-450. The most recent, 15V175000 (reported March 25, 2015), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2013 Ford F-450 recalls for?
The largest group is equipment, with 10 campaigns. Others: power train (1), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Ford F-450?
Structure is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 8 filed with NHTSA (25%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Ford F-450?
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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