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.
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle has loud ticking noise when cold started, seemed to be coming from passenger side catalytic converter. Took vehicle to dealer for warranty emission repair, dealer stated turbo had gone bad and wiped out turbo. Vehicle has 63,000 miles just outside of the power train warranty, dealer declined assistance and wanted $2500 to repair turbo and would then replace the catalytic converter. Vehicle is very well…
ODI 11206896
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the contact heard loud abnormal noises then the vehicle downshifted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Tyler ford (2626 s sw loop 323, tyler, tx 75701, [redacted]) previously repaired the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The vehicle had not been repaired a second time. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
ODI 11206054
Power Train
Driving on a two-lane highway, vehicle shifted into first gear at 35 - 40 mph resulting in a sudden jolt, speedometer went to zero. After the jolt, vehicle shifted back up into third gear and speedometer started working. This has happened at least three times, always at a similar speed and when coasting (no throttle, no brake applied). Recent software recall has been done and the problem persists.
ODI 11204683
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
2013 ford f-150 ecoboost with 62000 miles. Currently giving cel code p0016. This is the timing chain stretch issue. Makes it difficult to accelerate to pass a vehicle. Should not have this issue with 62k miles. Now that i am 2k miles out of power train warranty it is not covered even though i had it to dealer for service and nothing was ever mentioned with this issue. I have had the rattle for some time.
ODI 11204517
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the 2013 ford 150 ecoboost, it suddenly lost power,the wrench light came on.... Tried accelerating but was not able to...had to find a way to move out of the street before something happened and have someone crash the back....horrible experience..after finding a place to park, turned the truck off...when turned it back on was working fine again while driving the 2013 ford f150 ecoboost. It suddently…
ODI 11203934
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Ford recall number 19s07. 3.5 l engine. Vehicle in motion. City street and highway speeds. Problem. Unintended downshift into first gear causing abrupt wheel speed reduction. No available remedy from ford motor company.
ODI 11205350
Power Train · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle downshifted on its own. In addition, the wheels seized and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The contact stated that grapevine ford (located at 801 e, tx-114, grapevine, tx 76051, [redacted]) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
ODI 11209226
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, it downshifted into first gear unexpectedly. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to york ford inc (1481 broadway, saugus, ma 01906 [redacted]) where the recall was not remedied as the software update was not available. The contact had retrieved the vehicle…
ODI 11206458
Power Train
Was driving my eco boost while towing a 26 foot travel trailer and while in 4th gear truck instantly and without warning shifted into 1st gear causing rpms to be dangerously high. The truck/trailer combo instantly slowed and truck would not ,automatically or manually, shift out of first gear. We continued driving in first gear for a short distance when we smelled transmission fluid. We stopped the truck to…
ODI 11196447
Power Train
After the last recall for the programming of the trans where it could downshift into first gear at any speed the trans shifts really hard into second gear from first gear i just thought it would have to relearn it's self from the last recap but it keeps happening and sometimes it's a pretty hard shift and i recently had the trans fully serviced so i know it's not a maintenance issue
ODI 11210009
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact received an unknown recall notice regarding the power train. Kendall ford of wasilla (2701 e mountain village dr, wasilla, ak 99654) was contacted and stated that the parts for the repair would not be available until june of 2019. The manufacturer was also contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the vehicle downshifted…
ODI 11203738
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact received an unknown recall notice regarding the power train. Kendall ford of wasilla (2701 e mountain village dr, wasilla, ak 99654) was contacted and stated that the parts for the repair would not be available until june of 2019. The manufacturer was also contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the vehicle downshifted…
ODI 11203736
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 75 mph, the vehicle downshifted into first gear. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was damage to the transmission from the downshifting. The vehicle was towed to cornerstone ford chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 17219 us-10, elk river, mn 55330, [redacted]), but was not repaired. The dealer provided case number:…
ODI 11204768
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 45 mph, the tachometer went from 1200 rpms to 3500 rpms. The vehicle then downshifted to 15 mph. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently for seven months and worsened over time. The vehicle was taken to classic ford/lincoln ([redacted], mentor, oh 44060) where it was determined that…
ODI 11196207
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
As i am driving in motion on highway or street the truck will down shift by its self causing me to skid to a stop, as i try to accerlearate it will not upshift, for a minute or two. This has happened many times! Causing many near crash conditions.
ODI 11217349
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have stopped driving my 2013 ford f150 and can't believe they have not been pulled of the road. They are unsafe to everyone around them. My vehicle has downshifted on 6 occasions ranging from 6th gear and 4th gear down to 1st gear. My vehicle locked up rear wheels until i was able to get down to 5mph. Had to pull off the road and turn off vehicle and it worked again. I am disappointed in ford and nhtsa for…
ODI 11217369
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. The vehicle was taken to capital ford (located at 3660 s carson st, carson city, nv 89701, [redacted]), but the part was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that…
ODI 11218277
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train) was received. Santa margarita ford (30031 santa margarita pkwy, rancho santa margarita, ca) and the manufacturer were contacted and stated that the part for the recall was not available and no estimated time for the repair could be given. The contact indicated that the vehicle…
ODI 11221281
Power Train
Ford has yet to fix my recall. I drive 100 miles everyday and have almost have had several wrecks due to the issue. Safety recall- 19s07
ODI 11217112
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The contact stated that gervais ford (located at [redacted], ayer, ma 01432, [redacted]) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a…
ODI 11208239
Power Train
2013 ford f-150 ecoboost 6-cyl with six speed transmission. A few weeks ago i received ford recall 19s07, stating that the vehicle may unexpectedly downshift to 1st gear increasing the possibility of an accident. It also stated that the software needed to correct this condition was not expected to be completed for several months and that i would be notified when it was ready. Since receiving the recall notice, the…
ODI 11193498
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Vehicle intermittently sputters when accelerating from a stop and also when the vehicle is in motion. I replaced the ignition coil and spark plug in cylinder 3. Unfortunately, the intermittent sputter continues to be an issue as well as the check engine light being activated. Accelerating in traffic and from a stop is dangerous and requires additional attention and driving techniques to prevent a potential rear end…
ODI 11192181
Power Train
Driving down road truck shifts from 6th gear to 1st gear. Feels like hitting a brick wall. Brought to ford dealer ship told me part of recall part won't be out till april. Called ford company told me nothing they can do for me to drive the vehicle like that. Voiced my safety concern due to power train being main part of vehicle as well as danger of truck down shift at high speed. Ford motor company still stated they…
ODI 11192019
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have the recall nhtsa 19v-075 the procedure that ford says to preform did not fix the issue all it did was make sure the check engine light kicks on the transmission still will go too fist gear intermittently ford needs too fix this issue before someone gets hurt or even die's my personal vehicle did shift too first gear at 70 miles per hour on i79 on march 1st
ODI 11191268
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle downshifted into first gear without warning and the speedometer was not functioning properly. The contact stated that the vehicle seized and the engine shut off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but it continued to downshift while driving to park on the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to laird noller ford topeka (located at…
ODI 11217558