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
Truck will shift gears at any time. It dropped to first gear unexpected while exiting interstate back tires locked up.just thankful it wasn't 10 seconds before while on interstate now i don't drive it much you never know when it's gonna shift by itself. It throws a code that says it the speed output sensor. There is a recall for the same thing on a 2012 model built in dearborn and kansas city between august and…
ODI 11062842
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated and the shifter could not be placed in the correct position. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. In order to operate the vehicle, it had to be manually restarted. The vehicle was taken to marshall ford lincoln (4200 e end blvd s, marshall, tx); however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11032645
Power Train
While driving down the street it decelerates and shift out of gear but if i turn it off turn the key over, move the shift column from drive to first ,back to drive and if it starts properly it runs for approximately 3 to 4 miles and then it kicks back out to gear acts like there's no gas until i restart the vehicle at one point it shifted into first locked up my rear end of my vehicle as i was going down the highway…
ODI 11005369
Power Train
Vehicle went into "limp mode" while traveling at high speed creating a very dangerous situation. This occurred 2 more times before i could get an appointment at the dealer. The dealer could note find any codes but decided my electronic throttle body was defective and not covered under my power train warranty. Ford customer service extended warranties for other vehicles with the same part but will not include my…
ODI 11000431
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook as the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that the vehicle felt as if it were in neutral. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (taylor ford, [redacted], taylor, mi 48180), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. He manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage…
ODI 11100281
Power Train
Sudden downshift at highway speed. Vehicle was in motion, 60 mph. Several occurrences until vehicle was safely removed from roadway. Speedometer showed "0 mph" when downshifts occurred. Rear wheels skidded on dry pavement creating extremely unsafe situation. It being unsafe to drive, had it towed to dealer. Stated unsafe to drive and transmission downshifts to lowest gear at highway speeds. Service writer described…
ODI 11058292
Power Train
Automatic transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear while traveling down the highway at 50 mph suddenly without warning causing the rear tires to slide and lock, and the control panel inside the vehicle is blinked out not showing anything.
1 injury
ODI 10992082
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I excelerated from a stop, suddenly my check engine light started to flash and i started to lose power and acceleration. My vehicle then began to shudder, i let off the accelerator pedal and moved to the side of the road. After about a minute the engine light turned itself off and the full power came back to the truck.
ODI 10991288
Power Train
I was driving on the freeway between the speeds of 60 and 65mph and my 2013 f150 with a 6r80 transmission suddenly downshifted into what i believe was 1st gear. I came very close to crashing and completely losing control because the rear wheels breifly skidded on the freeway surface and because of the quick reduction of speed. It was violent because i wasnt expecting it. I am going to slowly limp it to a ford dealer…
ODI 10991073
Power Train
Jumps from first gear to fifth while not doing 5 mph. Traveling down highway shifts from 6 gear to third and speed odomotor goes to 0, wrench sigh appears on cluster and driver seat belt show not ingaged
ODI 10990709
Power Train
I experienced this several time but to a lesser degree and at slower speeds than this instance. I was driving on the highway at normal highway speed when suddenly my f-150 shifted from 6th gear into 2nd. It felt as if someone had slammed on the breaks. I was jolted forward and the vehicle behind me had to slam on its breaks and swerve to avoid me. I pulled over to the side of the road and could not get my truck to…
ODI 11051534
Power Train
When driving in motion, my vehicle downshifted automatically locking up the brakes. The speedometer stopped working and the airbag began to read inoperable via the display. In another situation (which occurred several times) when starting from a stationary position my vehicle failed to shift out of 1st gear. I took the vehicle to be serviced by ford, they advised the lead frame on the transmission was bad and they…
ODI 10984426
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on interstate at roughly 70 mph with cruise control engaged, truck lost power and started to coast. Speedometer swept to 0 indicated speed, tachometer indicated engine at idle speed, around 1000 rpm, while coasting from 70 mph slowing to roughly 40 mph. Vehicle regained powered drive briefly then again lost power and coasted. After resuming coasting, the back tires then breifly locked up, vehicle shuddered,…
ODI 10981340
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle did not shift to the appropriate gear and acted erratically. The rpms might spike but the truck did not accelerate. Other times the rpms dropped to zero even when i depressed the gas pedal. After first replacing the spark plugs, the dealership replaced the lead frame for a total out of pocket cost of approximately $1,100. I was lucky that the problem manifested itself at lower speeds in town. This could…
ODI 10980493
Power Train
Failure of the lead frame in the 6 speed transmission. Ford recalled a number of 2011 and 2012 f150's for this problem. The lead frame failure, which houses the speed sensor, causes the vehicle to attempt to downshift into 1st gear at highway speeds. Mine is a 2013 f150 with the same problem. The first two times occurred at highway speed, ~50mph, and caused a sudden/temporary bog and deceleration. The third time the…
ODI 10983242
Air Bags · Body · Power Train
03/31/17 vin [xxx] was rear ended at 80 mph. [xxx] was pushed into the concrete center divider upon impact the drivers airbag failed to deploy, resulting in injury to the driver. Drivers side curtains deployed. Vehicle is preserved in evidence. Detailed photos and police report are available of inspection. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10979265
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Extreme loss of power when accelerating, and violent engine vibrations during the process, lasting for about one minute and then everything goes back to normal operations. This is extremely unsafe and dangerous given the situation.
ODI 10958505
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 50 mph, the transmission erroneously shifted into first gear and caused the rear wheels to lock. The driver stopped the vehicle and shut off the engine. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated as normal. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage…
ODI 10958228
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 75 mph, the vehicle downshifted independently and had to be parked on the median of the highway. The check engine indicator illuminated after the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The following day, the contact drove the vehicle to an auto shop where it was diagnosed as a lead frame (transmission related) failure. The…
ODI 10950179
Power Train
Transmission suddenly downshifts to first gear while driving at a steady speed approximately 40-50 mph causing cars following to brake severely to avoid collision. Transmission also intermittently fails to engage in drive when pulling out into traffic leaving vulnerable to collision with on coming traffic.
ODI 10946888
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled more than twice and the wrench icon warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle stalled again before it was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was able to restart and the dealer diagnosed that the throttle body assembly needed to be replaced. The actuator control system was not closed and was faulty internally. The manufacturer issued…
ODI 10971911
Power Train
Without warning, vehicle downshifts at any speed, from 6th gear to 2nd gear locking up all 4 tires and screeching to a 60 mph slowdown. The vehicle was in motion on highway 5 northbound. Occurred at least 10 times at 70 miles per hour and then again at 30 miles per hour in novato on a city street before taking to authorized ford service department. They kept the vehicle for 4 weeks and determined a wiring lead…
ODI 10954325
Power Train
On this vehicle, i rarely use 4wd, except in winter conditions. I could not get the vehicle out of 4wd low back into 4x2, even while the foot was on the brake and in neutral. I attempted to drive over a small pile of shoveled snow at the end of my driveway entering a city street and i shifted it into 4wd low. The vehicle was in neutral and the brake was applied. It made a horrible grinding and then a "thud" from the…
ODI 10936505
Power Train
I was driving in traffic at approximately 45 mph when my truck suddenly surged as if i had hit something and a faint squeal of the rear tires. Then as sudden at it happened the truck began to roll smoothly again. A wrench appeared on the dash screen with a statement that said "maintenance required". The airbag indication illuminated. Once the wrench symbol and "maintenance required" statement disappeared the regular…
ODI 10935198
Power Train
When starting from a stop, after transmission shifts into 1st gear, going to 2nd gear, transmission will disengage into neutral and engine will continue to rev. After 3-5 seconds, transmission will reengage and shift thru the gears to top gear. This only happens while vehicle is in forward motion and only on an intermitant basis, eg, not all the time. Also, sometimes while traveling at highway speeds, the…
ODI 10955061