2013 Ford F-150 Power Train Problems
- 567
- 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 567 stored complaint records:
- 14 indicate a crash
- 10 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- first gear · 38 records
- power train · 34 records
- recall notice · 15 records
- downshifted first · 11 records
- without warning · 10 records
- warning indicators · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 224 |
| 100–150k mi | 106 |
| 30–60k mi | 103 |
| 1–30k mi | 69 |
| 150–400k mi | 20 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly downshifted from sixth to first gear and the wheels locked up. The failures caused the vehicle to veer into oncoming traffic. The contact shifted into neutral and coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, where it was turned off and restarted. The failure occurred more than once since the contact owned the vehicle.…
ODI 11051285
Frame And Members · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the service warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ted britt ford ([redacted], fairfax, va 22030) where it was diagnosed that the lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,500.
ODI 11052342
Power Train
My vehicle has approximately 86,000 miles. While accelerating truck shifts from 1st to 5th gear. I stopped the truck and turned the key off and back on, the truck ran fine after that. Problem accelerated to the point of the last incident, when while traveling at 65 mph the truck downshifted into a much lower gear nearly causing a major accident as i was in the far left lane of a very busy freeway. At this point we…
ODI 11047664
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. Shortly after the vehicle was purchased, the contact stated that the gears independently downshifted from a high gear to a lower gear without warning. In addition, various warning indicators and gauges illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer. The place from where the vehicle was purchased provided a 30 day warranty and could…
ODI 11189673
Power Train
Initial start off starts in 5th gear 50% of the time. The only way to get it back to 1st is to shut the truck off, this usually takes several ignition cycles to correct the issue. Erratic shifting throughout driving the vehicle 100% of the time. The vehicle shifts between 6th and 4th for no reason during a normal drive on the interstate 75% of operation. Hard down shifting at speeds above 50mph. Often while going…
ODI 11067213
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle downshifted without warning to a lower gear upon either acceleration or deceleration. The contact stated that the failure occurred most often in cold and rainy conditions. Betten baker ford in ludington, michigan was made aware of the failure and scheduled the contact an appointment for service. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and…
ODI 11052341
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle downshifted unexpectedly. The wrench warning icon illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dave syverson ford lincoln (2310 e main st, albert lea, mn 560047) where it was diagnosed that the transmission and leaf spring wires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts being on backorder. Additionally, the contact…
ODI 11047815
Power Train
While driving at constant speed on the highway at approximately 70mph, truck spontaneously downshifted into a drastically lower gear (from 6th gear to 1 or 2). Vehicle rear tires chirped/squealed and vehicle lurched due to engine braking effect vs. Current speed. Speedometer needle waved wildly during this event (+/- 30mph back and forth). Condition appears identical to recall symptoms on 2011-2012 truck of same…
ODI 11042154
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle downshifted from fifth to second gear. The driver coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, waited a few minutes, and was able to resume driving. The vehicle was taken to imperial ford ([redacted], mendon, ma 01756, phone number: [redacted]) and failure code p0731 (transmission) was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was…
ODI 11045622
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle downshifted and the check engine and power train (wrench) warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over, shut off, and restarted the vehicle on the first attempt. The contact noticed the failure more when he first started the vehicle and drove the first few miles. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (ford of…
ODI 11036074
Power Train
Transmission randomly shifts into 3rd gear and stays stuck in 3rd. No power and it is difficult to get out of the way of traffic. This has happen both at a stop light and on the highway.
ODI 11034061
Power Train
2013 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to problems with transmission. *ld the consumer stated the dealer advised there was a recall in april of 2013 for the same failure. The vehicle was built in june of 2013 therefore missing the recall. The manufacturer offered the consumer 250.00 to assist with the repair. *js
ODI 11073712
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). While driving, the transmission suddenly downshifted into a lower gear three times in one day. Jordan ford (609 e jefferson blvd, mishawaka, in 46545, [redacted]) stated that the recall remedy would not be ready until approximately june of 2019. Another dealer (zeigler ford lincoln…
ODI 11194203
Power Train
Multiple severe transmission issues: 1. Suddenly dropping from 4th to 1st gear, causing sudden decrease in speed, screeching of tires, and passengers in vehicle to be thrown forward. 2. Erratic speedometer. While driving at highway speeds, speedometer will drop and start to jump between approx 15 mph and 65 mph; this is followed by a very large clunking sound. 3. Vehicle stays in too high gear. Engine and…
1 injury
ODI 11031520
Power Train
On 2 occassions truck down shifted violently into 1st gear while i was driving apprx 45 mph it happened 3days apart ,2nd time had passenger and was terrifying and i took truck immediately to mahwah ford then to a transmission specailist
ODI 11057723
Power Train · Steering
61,000 miles power steering failed in motion fault on steering angle sensor not sold had to replace whole steering rack $2000.00 now in motion transmission fault code p7031 first gear sync will not shift from second to first without bucking. Dealer says transmission needs to be taken apart thousands of dollars and 1500 miles out of warranty
ODI 11032282
Power Train
My ford f150 with 6r80 automatic transmission vehicle frequently loses vehicle speedometer reading - the display drops outs to zero mph and rough & dangerous downshifts often results even at freeway speeds @ 75 mph. It has happened many times beginning summer of 2017 with stored pcm fault codes still present.
ODI 11058186
Power Train
When traveling at highway speed, the automatic transmission suddenly downshifted without warning into first gear causing the rear tires to suddenly lock up. Appears to be same issue that affected 2011-2012 f150 trucks that was addressed with recall 16v-248.
ODI 11030520
Power Train
Been having this issue intermittently for the past 2 months since bought the truck. Car would lose power, choke and transmission disengage and shifts gears randomly. It seems to be locked in neutral. Parked on the side, put it in p and then d and it will work again. May 2017 - brought the truck for inspection at closest ford dealer. They couldn't reproduce the issue and thought resetting the computer would solve it.…
ODI 11015958
Power Train
For awhile now i've been hearing a loud rattling noise when i start my truck in the morning.. Never payed it much mind until recently, i started to investigate it online and found out that it appears to be a common problem with theses trucks. It's the timming chain stretch.. Took it to my mechanic he also verified that's what it is he said he seen this a lot with the other fords. Then i took it to the ford dealer…
ODI 11121203
Power Train
I know that the us govt is looking into fords that downshift randomly into first gear, and i wanted to report that my f150 has done this twice, i don't remember where the second one occurred but the first one was on the highway going about 65. Sudden unexpected downshift to a low gear and engine rpms redline and truck slows down considerably. My truck was built 1/13.
ODI 11058024
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling on interstate at approximately 70 mph, speedometer suddenly went to zero and transmission shifted from 6th gear to 1st gear causing the rear wheels to slide from the sudden deceleration, nearly causing an accident. Vehicle had previously been taken to dealership for service due to a similar issue where the indicated speed would suddenly change while traveling at constant speed and the transmission…
ODI 11006233
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate over 20 mph. In addition, the turbo warning error indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to sound ford ([redacted], renton, wa 98057) where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft and turbo booster needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11013461
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 8 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning in the middle of an intersection. The contact stated that the failure occurred numerous times. The dealer (truck city of buda, texas) was made aware of the failure, but could not duplicate the failure. The dealer stated that there were no error codes to help diagnose the issue. In addition, the dealer requested that the…
ODI 11003136
Power Train
Driving down freeway at 65 truck shift from 6 gear to 1st locking up tires then back to 6 gear did this several times this is not safe then engine lost power and wrench light showed up turn key off and it restarted
ODI 11002952