5.6% of complaints about the 2013 Ford F-150 came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2013 vehicle — around the middle of the 210 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 6.6 yr in service. The most-reported system is power train (1347 complaints), typically at 8.5 yr or about 94,350 miles.
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.
Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
UPON HARD ACCELERATION TO PASS ON HIGHWAY THE TRUCK LOST POWER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUALLY FLASHED AND SHUTTERED WHEN ATTEMPTED TO GIVE TRUCK ANY ACCELERATION. AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING ON SHOULDER TO GET TO SAFE EXIT VEHICLE SEEMED TO RESET AND REGAIN ALL FUNCTIONS AND POWER. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED AND INDEPENDENTLY ENGAGED INTO LIMP SAFE MODE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,300. *TR
MY FORD F150 XLT, 4X4 STALLS AND ALMOST SHUTS DOWN AT TIMES. THE TRUCK IS BRAND NEW. THIS TRUCK HAS THE ECOBOOST V6 ENGINE. THE CONDITIONS WERE THAT THE ROAD WAS WET. UNHAPPY BECAUSE I PAID A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR THIS VEHICLE. *TR
THE REAR END LOCKS UP WHEN GOING AROUND A CORNER. IN A FULL CAB AND A 6.5 FOOT BED. *TR