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.
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
On this new f-150 with eco boost engine ,the engine now has shut down 2 times the last 2 days on june 12 and 13, 2013. The engine oil light came on. I was only going 20 mph when this happened both times since i was stopping at the stop sign 3 blocks from my house. On the highway with the engine in cruise control at speed of 60-65 mph the transmission goes from 6 th gear to 5th gear alot. *tr
ODI 10519763
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
6/08/13 while traveling from kingsville to rio hondo at 6 am for a fishing trip, i accelerated hard to pass a semi-truck. My f150 shuddered violently in the back end, and i felt a significant loss of power. The check engine light blinked excessively before extinguishing. The truck resumed normal operation fairly quickly, within 5 sec. I continued to my destination with no further problems, making sure to limit my…
ODI 10519810
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph in rainy weather conditions the vehicle began shaking violently nor would it accelerate. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage 7,475. *tr
ODI 10515966
Engine · Power Train
While traveling at highway speed on i-69 in michigan between lansing and flint, i attempted to merge into the passing lane to allow merging traffic from the on-ramp onto the expressway. In order to change lanes, i used firm acceleration to avoid contact with the faster vehicles in the passing lane. The steering wheel started shaking violently while the check engine light flashed. All forward acceleration was…
ODI 10519631
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Traveling on the interstate during heavy rains. Traffic in my lane stopped. I tried to change lanes and accelerate briskly. When i tried to accelerate, the vehicle started to shutter and the engine power died. It seemed to go into limp mode. The check engine light flashed several times. The vehicle would not accelerate and left me hanging in the travel lane with faster traffic almost causing a crash. Vehicle is one…
ODI 10515575
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
2013 f150 xlt w/ ecoboost 42k cost , had to accelerate to get out of the way of a potential accident and the engine stalled started missing barely missed totaling the truck had to plow in to a grass median to keep from being hit. I was able to restart the truck and get it home and have not driven it since. I am so disappointed. If this is not a safety issue i don't know would be, this is scary stuff. *tr
ODI 10514184
Engine · Power Train
While on i95 in virginia, after traveling for about an hour with the cruise control on in an intermittent rain, i attempted to accelerate to pass another vehicle. I depressed the accelerator and the truck started to shake and buck. The check engine light started flashing and i was not able to accelerate. Any attempt to do so caused the truck to jerk and shake. As i moved to the right lane to get to the shoulder, the…
ODI 10514607
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vehicle lost power when trying to pass another vehicle. Note i was in a 75 mph area trying to pass a vehicle that had trash flying off truck. In any case when i punched the accelerator the vehicle did a nose dive as it lost power. It took about 2 seconds for the vehicle to restore to normal operation. *tr
ODI 10516223
Power Train
After leaving i-20 and on the entrance ramp unto i-95 north, i was accelerating to merge into traffic when the transmission shifted into a lower gear, the engine rpm went up, but the vehicle didn't accelerate. I had to brake and pull of to the shoulder to allow traffic to pass. The check engine light came on and it felt like the transmission was shaking, after a mile everything was normal. We were experiencing heavy…
ODI 10513746
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to shake violently and hesitated when shifting gears. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would constantly drive roughly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would contact him at a later date. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10512421
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
I went to pass a slow moving vehicle and only had a short distance to pass. I pressed down hard on the accelerator, the engine shutdown, truck was coasting, and the orange traction slip light came on. Then the engine came back on and i was able to finish passing. This was in carlsbad, nm. I took it to the local ford dealer they said there nothing showed on their diagnostic computer, but they did try to charge me…
ODI 10513660
Power Train
One of the current recall issues. At any speed transmission shifts from whatever gear it's in to 1st gear. Happened to me at 70mph. Ford is aware issue. Will not have a fix for 2 to 3 months. They still recommend driving vehicle even though at any time this could happen. They offer no rental or loaner support. If you keep driving vehicle this way it will also ruin transmission but they will not fix it.
ODI 11197248
Body · Power Train
The rear end locks up when going around a corner. In a full cab and a 6.5 foot bed. *tr
ODI 10497823
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I purchased my 2013 ford f-150 ecoboost in december 2012. The first incident occurred in approximately march 2013. It was raining. I was accelerating from a stop light where i had made a complete stop. I could not gain speed very well. The engine light was flashing. The engine was sputtering/popping and the whole truck was shaking violently. The same has occurred ever since on more than a dozen occasions and at…
ODI 10532667
Power Train
Eco boost engine lost power when trying to accelerate and pass. This has happened three times now and no response from ford. One time it almost caused an accident. Dealer says nothing is wrong! *tr
ODI 10512180
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Not getting sticker mpg; took vehicle back and ford milham dealership in easton pa off rt 33 said " there is nothing we can do about it" power steering rack also malfunctioned at 7,000 miles. Dealership manager agreed there is an issue with the vehicle. I dropped the vehicle off on a wednesday. Thursday night they called and stated everything checked out and "ford says it's within range". I was also told i will…
ODI 10511508
Engine · Power Train
Said vehicle does not get the mileage stated on window sticker and advertisements. 2013 4x4 ecoboost states 15city/21hwy, it does only get about 13-15mpg in city, but on highway; average is roughly 17mpg, which compared to the sticker is a 4mpg difference. *tr
ODI 10508914