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. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Webb ford ([redacted], highland, in 46322) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.…
ODI 11219715
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that the gears shifted on their own. The contact received an unknown recall notice regarding the power train. Paul clark ford (464046 fl-200, yulee, fl 32097) was contacted and stated that the parts would not be available until june of 2019. The manufacturer was also contacted and stated that the parts were unavailable; however, nhtsa stated that the vehicle…
ODI 11197022
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 60 mph, the gear downshifted into first gear and caused the rear tires to seize. The contact received an unknown recall notice regarding the power train. Woltz and wind ford (2100 washington pike, carnige, pa 15106) stated that there was no remedy for the recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage…
ODI 11192401
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 the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Future ford lincoln ([redacted], roseville, ca 95661, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The…
ODI 11190080
Power Train
Unintended downshift to 1st gear. While driving in 6th gear it downshifted into 1 gear then had no driving power. Took vehicle in under recall notice and was told there was not going to be a fix until quarter 2. I explained this was an unsafe condition, but they dealer told me there was nothing they could do about it and i would have to wait.
ODI 11190012
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 80 mph, the vehicle downshifted on its own without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to luther family ford (located at 3302 36th st s, fargo, nd 58104, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that unknown engine components needed to be replaced. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The contact stated…
ODI 11290172
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the transmission shifted on its own and the vehicle jerked suddenly without warning. The vehicle was included in two separate recalls and serviced at two different ford dealers. The first dealer (gus johnson ford, 8300 e sprague ave, spokane valley, wa 99212, [redacted]) repaired the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 19s070000 (power train). The…
ODI 11232244
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving in first gear, the vehicle failed to change gears and the wrench warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. On several occasions, the failure occurred. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power…
ODI 11221680
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). Smith ford (908 e oak st, conway, ar 72032, [redacted]) was contacted and stated that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was contacted to determine when the dealer would receive the part. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 11186377
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification on march 11, 2019. The contact spoke with coconut point ford (22400 south tamiami trail, estero, florida 33928, [redacted]) and scheduled a diagnostic appointment. The dealer later informed the contact that the…
ODI 11186842
Power Train
While accelerating from a stop, transmission shifts from 1st to 5th. This prevents the vehicle from accelerating properly. Must pull over and restart vehicle to reset the transmission to 1st. Very dangerous when pulling into traffic!! While driving at 70 mph on the interstate highway with the cruise control engaged the vehicle will shift to 5th. Cruise control goes out, speedometer goes to 0, odometer goes blank.…
ODI 11186116
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle downshifted into first gear. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The failure recurred once. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.
ODI 11185769
Power Train
Transmission briefly downshifted to first gear. I was traveling approximately 45 mph on a [redacted]. I was not turning. The road was relatively flat. I did not lose control, as the transmission shifted back to fifth relatively quick. Transmission will also attempt to start in fifth gear from a complete stop. I was almost rear ended from this event.
ODI 11190605
Electrical System · Power Train
The vehicle down shifts from 4th or 5th gear to 1st gear, while in motion traveling on highway causing engine to rev very high, wheels skid, and unexpected lose of speed. Check engine and mechanical light come on. The shift caused a dangerous situation in heavy traffic.
ODI 11186126
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that the transmission was faulty. The vehicle hesitated and powered down at will. The failure occurred more than twice. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 11185932
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at 70mph noticed my truck had down shifted into 5th gear, i slowed to pull over and noted the airbag light was on, the wrench indicator and speedometer was at zero. My truck suddenly down shifted to 1st gear at approximately 25-30 mph. I was able to stop safely at the shoulder and turned the ignition off and restarted. My truck started normally. I went to ford huntington beach and described the…
ODI 11185451
Power Train
When braking the engine keeps going and wont stop. Have to put car in park and shut off. Truck just propells forward when brake pressed
ODI 11185009
Power Train
Ford recall 19s07 under this program, it is only a software fix to program the vehicle to ignore the symptoms of failure. The software patch programs the computer to ignore errors in the oss sensor. This could mask true problems with the oss and thus the transmission as a whole. Further, it could cause a catastrophic failure of the transmission, engine, or both. Our vehicle started experiencing the symptoms…
ODI 11184968
Power Train
Nhtsa rcall #19v-075/safety recall notice 19s07. Fmc issued recall notice march 2019.body of notice indicated software fix to be available 2nd quarter 2019, coming into 3rd quarter. So far no action from fmc, regarding fix. Have contacted my local ford dealership numerous times, they indicated fmc has not sent any software fix.
ODI 11217713
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train) and stated that the manufacturer would not have the remedy available at least until june of 2019; therefore, exceeding a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Spradley barr ford/lincoln of greeley (4901 w 29th st, greeley, co 80634) confirmed that parts were not available…
ODI 11191793
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Ford f150 supercrew 5.0 v8 6 speed auto transmission. Erratic shifting while driving. Sometimes will stay in 5th gear at a stop wont shift down, sometimes when pulling out in 1st gear will not shift up. Bounces back and forth between 1st gear and third or 5th while driving. Shutting off vehicle and restarting sometimes solves issue but becoming more frequent, recall for reprogramming speed output sensor was…
ODI 11186740
Power Train
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 f-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission (recall #19s07). The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed. I received a recall notice (letter) from ford informing me of this issue. Problem is my truck has been downshifting from 6th gear to first without warning for the past month (feb.-march 2019).…
ODI 11185012
Power Train
Sudden down shift causing whining noise in transmission fearful of crash and lateral damage to transmission no resolve from ford on problem no software available
ODI 11185994
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Widely reported- please read carefully! Very similar to existing recall*, but not the same. Potentially deadly. Current recall does not address the sudden up-shifts mentioned here. 2013 ford f-150 mfg defect: molded leadframe assy in 6r80 transmission symptoms: intermittent loss of speed signal causes sudden/unexpected slamming upshift from 1st gear to 5th when accelerating from a stop, causing a complete and…
ODI 11184012
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While operating the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the steering area. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train); however, the recall notice stated that there was no remedy yet. The manufacturer was notified. The contact felt…
ODI 11202840