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 25 mph downhill in second gear, the vehicle felt as if it were shifted into neutral and accelerated down the hill. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000. Updated 03/09/16*lj the consumer stated while driving down a hill, when the transmission was cold, he put the vehicle in second gear. However, it held back for…
ODI 10821556
Power Train
Truck will sometimes downshift unexpectedly from cruising speeds or when taking slow corners. This will cause lurches that are unexpected and scary. Took the truck in to ford dealership and they told us the oss and vss sensors were not communicating and the molded leadnframe had to be replaced.
ODI 11054612
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost power and failed to accelerate. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.
ODI 10786473
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving down the road going about 45mph and lost power to gas wouldn't go over 30mph tool light came on then and number 1 warning light came on. Let it sit for half a hour , turn back on and it must have reset it self p. Drove back home which is 20 miles away and it did it again. I bought this truck brand new it only has 60k miles on it.
ODI 10785440
Power Train
While driving and accellerating in a normal manner the vehicle will upshift properly until it reaches 4th gear and will not shift any further, even at freeway speeds of 65 to 70 mph for several miles no matter what i attempt to do. Sometimes it will make it to 5th gear and remain there even though i'm not loaded down or pulling anything.
ODI 10795299
Power Train
Driving appx. 60 miles per mile.the powertrain malfunction light came on power was reduced and i had to pull over,shut off the engine,then restart to clear the alarm(this is the second time this has happened) the ford garage can not find any thing wrong?because the alarm in cleared.
ODI 10789591
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vehicle experiences sudden & rapid power loss, deceleration and vehicle shuttering at highway speeds. Occurs quickly and without any warning, presenting major safety issue as it has almost caused several vehicle crashes. At highway speeds this can result in severe vehicle damage and potential injuries. Dealer attributes issue to be with the throttle body and has been a problem on a number of ford vehicles over the…
ODI 10735177
Power Train
I was parked on a incline with the engine off and the transmission in drive. I went to step out of the vehicle when it started to roll backwards. The truck was rolling backwards and the door was pushing me down the hill with it. Luckily i was able to get back in the truck and stop the vehicle. Another time i was parked in a parking lot with the engine off and the transmission in drive and after awhile the vehicle…
ODI 10875786
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Philpot ford (1400 us-69, nederland, tx 77627, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 11218515
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission downshifted independently and the rpms increased. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed or duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10865343
Power Train · Steering
I was driving down freeway and went to exit and heard a sound with a warning light with advancetrac service and power steering default. I was unable to move my steering more than just a few inches left or right and stopped immediately. I had to get it towed to the dealership do to the steering was unable to function any longer.
Crash reported
ODI 10723090
Power Train
I have some strange shifting issues with this truck ford has denied me a fix. As of now, it seems to be consistent with the split two-piece drive shaft "bump". (spline yoke needs grease) or tsb 14-0090 for the rear differential. It feels like sometimes you hit a bump but the road is smooth. Drive shaft spline needs grease? Also, very rough "clunk" when shifting from reverse to drive and vice-versa. Second gear…
ODI 10811943
Power Train · Service Brakes
Brakes jump repaired but continued also skip when excelerating up hill
ODI 11080188
Power Train · Suspension
From time to time the truck starts to shake violently and have to pull over and stop.it shakes all the time from the rear between 45 and 60 mph. Has been back to dealer 3 or 4 times with no results. The last visit i was told this normal,after some research there seems to be a lot of complaints about this.i have had this truck a yr and 1/2 put 10,000 miles on it because im afraid something is going to shake out of…
ODI 10850295
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 35 mph, the downhill assist warning light illuminated and the down hillassist engaged independently. As a result, the transmission downshifted and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,800.
ODI 10672662
Engine · Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150 with eco boost. The contact stated that the vehicle started to switch gears without warning and jerk violently. The contact mentioned that when the failure occurred, the check engine light illuminated and the gauges on the instrument panel stopped working. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 10682229
Engine · Power Train
Driving in rainy conditions attempting to accelerate my truck started to lose power, shaking and check engine light started to flash. After getting out of traffic to pull over called my wife to bring me my o.b.d hand held found that i had codes p0300, p0304, p0305 and p0306 which is for cylinders misfiring . This is the second time this has happened in heavy traffic condition it could easily cause a traffic…
ODI 10618835
Engine · Power Train
Regular morning, right as i was driving out of the parking lot, two alarms went off: "power train" and "service engine soon". At first i thought it was an error so i continued to drive out of the parking lot. Not even 10 yards out, my truck began to jerk forward so i put on park and shut the engine off. I started again, attempted to drive back to my parking stall, and same thing happened. I bought this truck about…
ODI 10608277
Power Train
On slow take off the truck has a vibration up to 5 mph. It does not happen every time unless there is something being towed behind it. *tr
ODI 10609608
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
My 2013 ford f150 xlt began flashing a warning saying service advancetrac. Then it immediately begins flashing shift to park. The truck then begins to downshift causing a rapid slowing of the truck.. When i get to the side of the road to stop i hear metal on metal grinding noises from the engine compartment that i believe is the transmission trying to shift to park... The truck then loses all blinkers and flashers…
ODI 10631508
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Engines runs rough especially at idle and other random times through the day. Coolant loss continuing from new in july 2013 to present day may 2014. Evidence of water in oil with milky residue in filler cap. No external leaks. Dealer and ford say that coolant loss is normal and milky residue in engine oil is normal. Ford will not authorize any repairs. *tr
ODI 10594411
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Unintended acceleration design defect in vehicles equipped with an electronic throttle control system . *tr
ODI 10587430
Engine · Power Train
During acceleration to highway speed during rainy weather my truck exhibited a power loss. The check engine light started to flash and the engine looses power and the vehicle decelerated. This has occurred 2 times since i have owned this vehicle (since december 2013). I have the truck in the shop now for another issue and have informed the dealer of the incidents but have not heard back from them. *tr
ODI 10584225
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Upon accelerating from a stop 4or 5 loud knocking sounds were heard and felt, and engine power loss was experienced. I let off throttle to reduce knocking sound,which sounded like turbo wastegate possibly, and engine shook and had reduced power for several miles. Temperature outside was warm and dry. I had been driving vehicle for over an hour before problem. It has had reduced power and minor shaking before,but…
ODI 10585604
Power Train
While entering traffic, form a standing start, the truck accelerated fine until such time as it reached approximately 65 klm/hr. Or approx. 40 miles per hour, wherein it lost power dramatically. It did not stall, or lose power steering, or brakes, but there was absolutely no power whatsoever to the drive train. None.this happened on a two lane highway, where the speed limit is 80 klm/hr. Or 45 miles per hour. There…
ODI 10567884