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
My vehicle experienced a sudden complete failure of one of the transmission cooler lines just before the quick disconnect. This occurred while driving under normal conditions and under acceleration. The failure was unexpected and allowed a large amount of hot trans oil to spray on the hot exhaust manifold and turbo charger on the r side of the engine. The amount of white smoke was enough to stop traffic behind me.…
ODI 11220519
Power Train
Relating to the ford 19s07 recall. The truck will shift into 1st gear while driving on the highway causing the rear tires to lock up and a sudden unexpected rapid deceleration and temporary loss of control of the vehicle. The recall was announced in february of 2019 and it is now may 31st of 2019 and no remedy has been provided for the 3.5l ecoboost f150's. This is a massive saftey hazard that could cause severe…
ODI 11217093
Power Train
My truck is affected by an open recall and ford will not fix it. This has already cost almost $500, completely out of my own pocket. The truck downshifted from 6th gear to 1st while i was diving on the highway at 55 mph. This caused a transmission line to completely sheer at the connection. There is currently a recall for this exact problem but the ford dealership told me they were informed in am email from ford not…
ODI 11217848
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2013 ford unexpectedly downshift into first gear while the vehicle was in motion. I was traveling 40-45 mph. No accident or injuries. This also happened last yea, i was unaware of a recall or issue. I am worried about transmission damage, the current recall doesn't cover transmission service or inspection if you experiences this downshift. Until the recall software is resolved i will not drive my truck on the…
ODI 11209944
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 45 mph, the transmission downshifted into first gear on its own, the rear wheels seized, and there was a loss of power steering. The vehicle veered to the right into a ditch and then veered back onto the road towards oncoming traffic. There was no crash or damage. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. Poage ford (1110 us-61 bus, bowling…
ODI 11209689
Power Train
When driving the vehicle it downshifts into first gear causing the vehicle to go into "limp mode." the first time this happened we had it towed and then discovered there had been a recall issued. Since then we have had multiple breakdowns of varying degrees. The last down shift almost caused an accident as the back tires completely locked up while driving approximately 45 miles per hour. An independent mechanic has…
ODI 11209086
Power Train
Vehicle shifted into 1st gear while i was going 60mph. Recall was issued customer satisfaction program 19n01 and dealership said there is a hold on fixing the 2013. I asked if i paid for repair out of pocket if they would fix it and was told that no that can't until hold is lifted sometime in 2nd quarter. I have three kids that are with me a lot and i'm concerned about this happening on the highway with a semi…
ODI 11208905
Power Train
My ford is experiencing symptoms of the sudden shifting issues. Itwill shift into 5th from first. It has shifted from first to fifth once. It has done the former numerous times.i have called the dealership and they refused to look at it if the check engine light was not on. I am now stuck with a truck that has a recall with no solution. I am not currently driving it due to the safety concern.
ODI 11222831
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I received my ford recall notice on the need to reprogram power train module on or about april 1st 2019. My first instance of my 2013 f150 stx supercab, going into sudden downshift mode and then limp mode (blue wrench signal) occurred around april 12, 2019. I was driving at about 30 miles an hour on a city street when my truck when the truck downshifted by itself and the blue wrench light appeared. My truck went…
ODI 11209277
Power Train
The transmission will get stuck in 3rd and 5th. Sometimes, it will go to first at highway speeds. Taken to dealer twice for there software patch. Both times it didn't work. I am fearful of driving my truck. I don't want to cause an accident. I took it in today. Ford sent an email last week to service dept. That update does not work on some 2013 trucks... No kidding! Waiting for an update to come through ford!!! Ford…
ODI 11208190
Power Train
Noticeable increase in shifting times and in some cases slipping/missing gears. This occurs on highway driving and regular driving and most noticeable when attempting to pass a vehicle, increase in speed when entering the highway, or when climbing a hill and the vehicle downshifts. Decrease of power is noticed when starting at a stopped position and a hesitation. Vehicle was taken to a ford dealership for…
ODI 11220522
Power Train
I engaged 4x4 low to pull some one out of the mud, heard a loud clunk after moving forward a few feet. Pulled out the car when i put it back into neutral selected 2h at a slight roll the truck lost movement. The pop up box went away i put it in drive would not move, tried reverse same thing. The speedometer worked and the gear selection worked said i even shifted into second gear. I had to shift back to 4l same…
ODI 11220016
Power Train
Per recall notice 19s07, previously 19n01, transmission may downshift to first gear while moving at highway speed. I have had 3 instances of problems with and today 05/15/19 truck downshifted to first gear and locked up rear wheels. If another vehicle had been following it would have caused a serious crash with possible injuries. Ford stated they did not currently have a fix although problem has existed with ford…
ODI 11207724
Power Train
Receives a couple notices from ford/autonation stating to schedule my truck for repairs. I did so and then dealership tells me that there is no fix as of yet. So what happens now just wait for truck to shift into reverse or park by itself? Why even send me these notices if they cannot fix them and waste my time by scheduling when they don't have a software yet to fix it? Will i be notified again to get this fix? Am…
ODI 11216978
Engine · Power Train
Truck never had a problem until i took it in for a oil change and to fix a recall problem. After recall fix the next week several times while driving on freeway at 60+mph the car suddenly downshifts in to a low gear and car almost co.es to a dead stop on the freeway. I pulled over and started the truck again and car worked fi e for a trip. Then the next trip on the freeway the car did it again, this time i noticed a…
ODI 11207690
Power Train
I recieved a recall letter for recall number 19s07 from ford in march 2019. I have since contacted ford numerous times to fix this very dangerous condition. They have continued to say they can not help me. At least once a week my truck will down shift into first gear without warning. I have almost caused an accident when this occurs at highway speed. This is a very dangerous condition and ford needs to find a fix…
ODI 11206965
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). Purvis ford lincoln (3660 jefferson davis hwy, fredericksburg, va 22408, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were available. The dealer informed the contact to bring the vehicle in for service. The powertrain module was reprogrammed; however, the vehicle jerked violently.…
ODI 11254514
Power Train
While in drive my truck will downshift from 3rd gear to first without warning and the speedometer will show zero while im still rolling around 20-30mph. I have to pull over and turn off my truck in order to reset my truck. God forbid i hope this doesn't even happen when im on the highway with my family, ford will have 5 lives depending on their electronics not glitching out. While this happens there is no codes…
ODI 11207130
Power Train
I was traveling north-bound on an interstate at 70 mph when the vehicle suddenly down-shifted to 1st gear. As a result, the rear tires locked up and skidded across the pavement until a slower speed was reached. I was able to maintain control of the vehicle and no injuries/accidents resulted from the occurrence.
ODI 11205998
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle keeps dow shifting and up shifting have called dealer numerous of times with no information of when it will be fixed and i have came close to being in an accident as well dealership will not give out a loaner vehicle either and i need this fixed now it a danger to me and other people on the road
ODI 11217579
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle downshifted into third or second gear and then into neutral. The contact stated that the gear went back into drive independently. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. Once restarted, the vehicle was able to drive normally. The contact received…
ODI 11205671
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 65 mph, the wheels seized and the vehicle hesitated. As the vehicle slid, the transmission gear downshifted and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contacted swerved off the road and was able to brake. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the contact was able to drive home safely. The contact also stated that the check engine indicator remained…
ODI 11205858
Power Train · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Serious vibration at or around 45 to 70mph . Steering wheel vibration , front end vibration . Usually around the time the transmission temp hits the normal temp truck starts vibrating . Usually starts at 40mph and gets worst with higher mph . Bought the truck back in nov of 2018 all was fine till about 2 months ago when the vibration started . Not very happy.
ODI 11234635
Power Train
May 2019 received an additional notice from ford motor co. Customer satisfaction program notice #19n01, received saferty recall nhtsa 19v-075/srn 19s07. Seems to me that once ford motor co decides to affect the safety recall, they should also check out this new problem as well while the vehicle is at the dealership. Ford knows this is going to be an issue, so instead of offering to extend warranty to 150,000 miles…
ODI 11217794
Power Train
My ford dealer updated the power train: automatic transmission control module as per safety recall (nhtsa #19v075000). My transmission still is shifting erratically, especially hard shifting from 5th to 4th. Dealer told me that the software update for this recall did not work as expected for the 2013 model f-150 and ford has not issued an new software update to resolve.
ODI 11217245