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2013 Ford F150

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 1,346 of 2,994 complaints (45%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more deaths (4) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed rose from 1,784 in 2012 to 2,994 in 2013.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
2,994
Recall campaigns
3
EPA fuel cost per year
$3,300–$4,800
Combined MPG
13–19

Complaints by model year

  1. 2,1952011
  2. 1,7842012
  3. 2,9942013
  4. 1,5402014
  5. 1,7492015

Where owners report problems

  1. Transmission & Drivetrain1,346 (45%)
  2. Engine567 (19%)
  3. Brakes392 (13%)
  4. Electrical324 (11%)
  5. Driver Assistance & Speed Control318 (11%)
  6. Other229 (8%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2013: 7 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category20112012201320142015vs. 2013 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Annual fuel cost ($)3,300–5,2003,300–4,8003,300–4,8003,300–4,8002,850–3,650
Combined MPG12–1913–1913–1913–1917–22
City / Highway MPG11–17 / 14–2212–17 / 16–2312–17 / 16–2312–17 / 16–2315–19 / 21–26
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)468–741468–684470–675464–675409–519
Complaints filed2,1951,7842,9941,5401,749Not compared
Recalls issued643814Not compared
Crash-involved complaints4640783950Not compared
Fire-involved complaints1914351613Not compared
Injuries reported3529643780Not compared
Deaths reported02413Not compared
Configurations compared88884

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Ford F150 have?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Ford F150?

Transmission & Drivetrain: 1,346 of 2,994 NHTSA complaints (45%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Ford F150 get?

EPA rates it 13–19 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Ford F150?

EPA estimates $3,300–$4,800 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (15)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 6-spd85.0LRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD15 mpg21 mpg17 mpg$3,650519 g/mi
Configuration 2Automatic (S6)85.0LRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD15 mpg21 mpg17 mpg$3,650519 g/mi
Configuration 3Automatic (S6)86.2LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD13 mpg18 mpg15 mpg$4,150599 g/mi
Configuration 4Automatic 6-spd63.7LRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD17 mpg (high)23 mpg (high)19 mpg (high)$3,300 (low)471 g/mi
Configuration 5Automatic (S6)63.7LRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD17 mpg (high)23 mpg (high)19 mpg (high)$3,300 (low)470 g/mi (low)
Configuration 6Automatic 6-spd63.5LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD16 mpg22 mpg18 mpg$3,450481 g/mi
Configuration 7Automatic (S6)63.5LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD16 mpg22 mpg18 mpg$3,450481 g/mi
Configuration 8Automatic (S6)86.2LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD12 mpg (low)16 mpg (low)13 mpg (low)$4,800 (high)675 g/mi (high)
Configuration 9Automatic (S6)86.2LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD12 mpg (low)16 mpg (low)13 mpg (low)$4,800 (high)663 g/mi
Configuration 10Automatic 6-spd85.0LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD14 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$3,900557 g/mi
Show 5 more configurations
The remaining EPA-rated configurations on this page.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 11Automatic (S6)85.0LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD14 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$3,900558 g/mi
Configuration 12Automatic 6-spd63.7LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD16 mpg21 mpg18 mpg$3,450505 g/mi
Configuration 13Automatic (S6)63.7LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD16 mpg21 mpg18 mpg$3,450505 g/mi
Configuration 14Automatic 6-spd63.5LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD15 mpg21 mpg17 mpg$3,650519 g/mi
Configuration 15Automatic (S6)63.5LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD15 mpg21 mpg17 mpg$3,650519 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine5674950
Transmission & Drivetrain1,346254291
Fuel System1591500
Electrical32421660
Brakes392302144
Steering2167040
Suspension, Wheels & Tires642000
Airbags & Restraints47151130
Driver Assistance & Speed Control3187151
Body, Seats & Latches626050
Visibility & Lighting2050210
Other2294850

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (3)

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    Campaign 19V433000 · Jun 10, 2019

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    Campaign 19V075000 · Feb 11, 2019

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

    Campaign 16V345000 · May 24, 2016

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.