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2013 Ford F-150

Free recalls, owner complaints, and NHTSA safety ratings for the 2013 Ford F-150, plus how to check this specific vehicle before you buy.

The 2013 Ford F-150 has 3 NHTSA recalls on record and 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for this model year. Below is the full breakdown, plus how to check this specific vehicle by VIN before you buy in Alberta.

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2013 Ford F-150 recalls (3)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S07.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with 5.0L or 6.2L gasoline engines, that previously had the powertrain control module (PCM) software reprogrammed under recall 19V-075. The software used to reprogram the PCM did not have the necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S19.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24.

2013 Ford F-150 owner complaints (0)

No NHTSA complaints were found for the 2013 Ford F-150.

Checking a used Ford F-150 before you buy

The recall, complaint, and safety data above describes the 2013 F-150 in general. To know the condition and history of the specific vehicle you're looking at, check it by VIN. A VIN check shows whether this particular F-150's recalls are still outstanding, and a full history report adds accident, title, and ownership records the data above can't show.

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2013 Ford F-150 — questions and answers

Does the 2013 Ford F-150 have any recalls?+

Our check found 3 NHTSA recalls associated with the 2013 Ford F-150. Check the specific vehicle by VIN to see which remain outstanding, since some may already have been repaired. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

How many complaints does the 2013 Ford F-150 have?+

NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for the 2013 Ford F-150 in our results. Complaints are problems reported by owners and don't always lead to a recall, but a pattern of similar complaints is worth weighing before you buy.

Is the 2013 Ford F-150 safe?+

NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for the 2013 Ford F-150. Review the owner complaints above and get an independent inspection to assess the specific vehicle's condition.

How do I check a 2013 Ford F-150 VIN?+

Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN into our free VIN check to see recalls, complaints, and safety ratings for that exact vehicle, then run an Alberta Personal Property Registry (PPR) lien search before you pay.

Are recall repairs on a Ford free?+

Yes. Safety recall repairs are performed at no cost by a franchised Ford dealer, even for a used vehicle and even if you're not the original owner. Confirm the required parts are in stock before relying on the fix.