2013 Ford F-150 Electrical System Problems
- 196
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 196 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 8 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear window · 19 records
- fuel pump · 14 records
- power steering · 12 records
- engine light · 11 records
- rear defrost · 11 records
- check engine · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 68 |
| 30–60k mi | 53 |
| 1–30k mi | 42 |
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Fuse 27 melted, causing the vehicle to be inoperable. The truck was operating with no issues, but then would not start. The engine would turn over, but not fire. After lots of research, this appears to be a common problem with these vehicles. This happened on 3/23/2019 while we were out of town. Thankfully we were able to get it started otherwise we would have been stranded several hours from home. It happened again…
ODI 11191439
Electrical System · Engine
Approximately two months ago i purchased a used 2013 ford f-150 from a local dealership in warren, michigan. Recently i received a notice in the mail detailing a recall regarding vehicles equipped with a 6r80 transmission ' sudden downshift (safety recall 19s07). After receiving my powertrain control module software update approximately two weeks ago from szott ford in holly, michigan, i expected my transmission to…
ODI 11190524
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Sitting in my driveway before i left so the truck was stationary and turned on my rear window defrost and heard a load bang, noticed the passenger rear panel of my sliding rear window window shattered.
ODI 11186077
Electrical System · Power Train
The vehicle down shifts from 4th or 5th gear to 1st gear, while in motion traveling on highway causing engine to rev very high, wheels skid, and unexpected lose of speed. Check engine and mechanical light come on. The shift caused a dangerous situation in heavy traffic.
ODI 11186126
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I used the remote starter in the morning to warm up my truck. As i entered the driver side door and sat down i heard a loud pop almost like a small gun fired. Shortly after i could hear the crunching of the rest of my back window shattering. I could also smell smoke inside the vehicle. After checking on line it seems this is a common issue with the rear de-froster.
ODI 11184612
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Ford f150 supercrew 5.0 v8 6 speed auto transmission. Erratic shifting while driving. Sometimes will stay in 5th gear at a stop wont shift down, sometimes when pulling out in 1st gear will not shift up. Bounces back and forth between 1st gear and third or 5th while driving. Shutting off vehicle and restarting sometimes solves issue but becoming more frequent, recall for reprogramming speed output sensor was…
ODI 11186740
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Vehicle stalls randomly while driving, no matter if it's on the highway or city streets. This is dangerous. It has been to the dealer 4 times. It's there now and they are unable to figure it out. Ford is aware of this problem and recalled the 2011 and 2012 and some 2013s. But not mine. This vehicle needs to be recalled. It's an accident waiting to happen. It left me stranded it rural colorado in a snow storm in 7…
ODI 11191332
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 50 mph, the transmission erroneously downshifted, the check engine indicator illuminated, and the speedometer was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to shults ford harmarville ([redacted], pittsburgh, pa), but the cause of the failures was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage…
ODI 11191271
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Takata recall. I put my truck in drive and as soon as i get over 2-5 mph it shifts from 1st gear to 3rd. When this happens i loss the speedometer and my turn signals will not turn off. Check engine light comes on with a big wrench in the center of my gauges. Will not down shift below 3rd and will not go into 6th. Also the odometer,mpg, and trips all go blank.code p0720. Output speed sensor circuit. I'm told by ford…
ODI 11182454
Electrical System · Power Train
While in motion (60mph) going down a highway, the truck shifts from 6th gear to 1st gear without warning.
ODI 11182110
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
This morning at about 5:30 am i left to go to the gym and had no problems with my truck. I get home about 7:00 am grab my stuff out of the back and no problems with my truck. Before leaving for work about a half hour later i auto started the truck. I get to the truck to leave for work and i notice my driver side rear window is completely shattered! I did a little research and come to find that this is a reoccurring…
ODI 11180237
Electrical System
Rear defrost and defrost light won't come on. Upon further research problem will explode the rear window. Only way to solve rear defrost problem is to replace whole rear window.
ODI 11203856
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
It was about 20 degrees out and i drove to work with my front and rear defrosters on. After i backed into my parking spot i heard a very loud pop or bang. Startled me. I got out and couldn't see anything wrong although it was still dark out. When driving home, i noticed the drivers side portion of the rear power sliding window was shattered. I'm pissed! Called the dealer and was told to bring it in for an estimate.…
ODI 11165027
Electrical System
Truck would not start. Ford dealer found burnt fuse causing fuel pump failure
ODI 11229985
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
We have had the back door lock freeze and cannot unlock back doors. We are replacing passenger back door lock for second time and have replaced driver side back door lock once. This is very dangerous as doors cannot be opened from inside and if in accident it could cause a death. There needs to be an investigation into this matter. Three times replacing locks is too much!
ODI 11192864
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Ford f-150 prower steering assist failed resulting in a near death experience. Making a left in alameda on to high st. String failed and i slammed on my brakes to avoid going on to the curb. I was stuck in oncoming traffic while cars swerved around me.
ODI 11162049
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Truck suddenly drops from 6th gear to 1 st gear and barks the rear tires while traveling at 60mph also the instrument panel goes completely out except for the rpm gauge it also down shifts from 6th to 5th and then will not upshift and only down shifts to 3rd gear also it has stuck in 1st gear when taking iff from a red light. It has done everything while traveling down the highway except for the 1st gear issue that…
ODI 11161293
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the vehicle it will downshift from higher gears and then no longer shifts or registers speed - wrench light will illuminate on dash. The speedometer will also drop down to zero and no longer register any speed even though the truck is moving. The digital display will display dashes and the air bag light indicator will stay lite. When you unbuckle the seat belt the indicator light will not illuminate.…
ODI 11163770
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Thursday morning 12-6-18 it was about 0 degrees fahrenheit i started my truck and turned on the rear window / mirror defroster. I was about 2 miles from the house when i heard a bang coming from my back seat area on the drivers side it was loud enough that it made me jump. At the time i could not figure out what it was but my rear defroster would no longer work. I messed around with it a few times but it would not…
ODI 11157061
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to ed kenley ford [redacted], located at 1888 n main st, layton, ut 84041) where it was diagnosed that fuse 27 in the fuse box was too small and needed to be relocated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The contact was referred to nhtsa. The vehicle was…
ODI 11160826
Electrical System · Power Train
2013 f150 downshifted from 6th gear to 1st gear while traveling approximately 50 mph. This resulted in the tires locking up as if i had slammed on the brakes. It now continues to shift erratically from 1st to 6th to 3rd. It also gets stuck in 1st gear and then will randomly shift normally and then downshift back to first gear. This has been happening frequently for some time with hard shifting but this is the first…
ODI 11156422
Electrical System · Power Train
The transmission will down shift into a 1st or 2nd gear unexpectedly. This has happened several times while moving at 40 to 50 mph. Also the transmission will up shift and downshift randomly causing the vehicle difficult to control. When this happens the speedometer will jump around and sometimes completely shut off. When the truck is turned of then turned on again the gauges will work again.
ODI 11155128
Electrical System · Fuel Pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle and was able to drive home. Upon reaching home, the vehicle would not restart after numerous attempts. The vehicle was towed to gulf coast ford (3000 state highway 288, angleton, texas 77515, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump fuse within the fuse box melted.…
Fire reported
ODI 11150276
Electrical System · Engine
Fuel pump fuse is prone to failure due to design flaw. Ford is aware and a service bulletin has been issued. Also a 'fuse 27 relocation kit' available. This failure causes the fuel system to fail without warning and causes the vehicle to stop operating. A recall should be done or offer of free repair should be available.
ODI 11149763
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
Billy cain ford sold a truck to me as low mileage with no carfax damage. Salesman tom chacko promised a carfax report at closing. He failed to produce the report upon delivery to me at work. Tom vowed the truck had no damages. Carfax/auto check showed 4 brake failures and 2 alternator failures. Greene ford verified flood damage 12-11-18. Tom chacko denied their findings 12-12-18, requested written report. Lemon…
ODI 11192683