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 · Vehicle Speed Control
I have been having same issue as everyone else , as my 2013 f150 has shifting up and down erratically. Driving at steady speeds and all of a sudden shifts up and down from 1st to 5th and 6th gear and back down again suddenly and unexpectedly. Which as everyone else has stated it is a major safety problem and ford is not standing behind their product. Ford knows of this problem as they have recalled certain years but…
ODI 11189770
Power Train
***ongoing lead frame issue, reflashing your transmission does not work*** yesterday, (2/2/2019) , my 2013 f150 with 6r80 transmission suddenly downshifted from 5th gear to 1st gear @ approx. 45mph. This time the guy behind me had to jump a curb to avoid rear ending me, almost hitting a pedestrian. This vehicle had been taken into ford 2 months ago with same issue, they said nothing is wrong because they could find…
ODI 11173792
Power Train
While driving at highway speed vehicle will lose power and mph will drop to 0 and will not shift out of first gear. The dash will display a wrench and the cluster will go blank with all dashes. Upon turning vehicle off and back on the dash will clear and the vehicle will drive for a period of time before the issue returns. This is a major safety concern as i had my child in the vehicle when this happened on the…
ODI 11173485
Power Train
Transmission shifting to 5th gear from a stop which causes the truck to not be able accelerate. Transmission also shifting to 1st gear (from 6th) while operating at highway speeds causing rear wheels to lock up.
ODI 11173066
Power Train
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 55 mph, the rear of the vehicle seized and fishtailed to the right and to the left. The vehicle spun around, struck a couple of trees, rolled over, and crashed into a ditch. There was no warning indicator illuminated. All the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The front passenger sustained multiple injuries that required medical…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11185760
Power Train
While in motion on the highway and city streets the transmission downshifts from high gear to low gear. This causes the vehicle to dramatically decelerate and over rev the motor. A code does not appear when the event happens. Occasionally a code appears that looks like a wrench. When this code appears the speedometer quits working. The code will not stay on long enough to have it checked out.. I have taken it to the…
ODI 11172716
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle shifted into first gear on its own, the brakes seized, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to four seasons ford ([redacted], hendersonville, nc 28792, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the output speed sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 11172662
Power Train
Transmission issue. F-150 shifts from 6th to 1st gear when driving at 60 mph. Speedometer drops to zero for 2-3 seconds along with tachometer spiking. Quickly shift to manual and vehicle recovers. This has happened to me last 3 mornings and am taking to dealer tomorrow. F-150 has 74500 miles on it and have not had any other issues, but this is a big safety concern with some of the other complaints i have read. I'm…
ODI 11173189
Power Train
Vehicle shifted into 1st gear when in 6th. Ran off the road almost causing an accident. Called corporate and they said there was nothing they could do. Took it to the ford dealership for diagnostics. Bad molded lead frame. Ordered parts,dealership opened up pan and found metal shavings. Did not install parts because they said tranny was no good. Ford does not want to fix damaged tranny although vehicle now has…
ODI 11181753
Power Train
My vehicle suddenly down shifts into 3rd then 1st gear while traveling. I was traveling at 60 mph when the vehicle suddenly shifted into 3rd then 1st gear. This cased the tires to skid on the roadway, nearly causing me to lose control of the vehicle. I see there was a previous investigation into this very problem, but 2013 year models are not included.
ODI 11172865
Power Train
Takata recall. Lead frame. Transmission part recalled in 2012 and 2011 f150. Driving 20 uphill mechanic light came on glad i wasn't on the highway.
ODI 11174862
Power Train
While driving at a speed of 60mph on the freeway, the transmission slipped out of gear and revved very high. Leaving me stranded in the middle of the freeway. All of a sudden the truck went back into gear, almost causing me to get rear-ended. This happened two other times while driving. Another time while driving, all the gauges went blank. I could not see my speed or any other indicator. After pulling over, i…
ODI 11172767
Power Train
When starting the truck and putting into drive, the transmission will shift into 5th gear and remain there. I have to pull over, stop the vehicle, place the transmission into park and restart the engine to clear this error. Also, while driving on the highway yesterday, my truck suddenly shifted into third gear. I then recovered shortly into fifth gear before going into 6th gear. The shifting is now intermittently…
ODI 11171777
Power Train
Output speed sensor failure causing transmission to get stuck in gear. Occasionally it will shift down in gear as you are accelerating causing a stalling effect to the truck. Has happened several times to my young son while driving on the highway at full speed. Speedomoter will also go completely dead. Usually pulling over cutting off the truck, waiting and restarting will take it out of the 5th or 1st gear it is…
ODI 11171909
Power Train
We were driving at 60 mph and all of a sudden it down shifted into first gear expectantly locking up the rear tires and almost causing us to crash. Turned the truck off then back on and it took me to work. Later that day went to lunch and the transmission will slip and not go anywhere, turn it off then back on and it will go again not far, but will go and has no power the dash goes dead the speedometer goes to just…
ODI 11171834
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 60 mph, the transmission suddenly downshifted into first gear and the rear wheels locked up until the vehicle almost came to a complete stop. Paul cerame ford (11400 new halls ferry road, florissant, mo 63033, [redacted]) and the manufacturer stated that the remedy to repair the failure would not be available until after the second quarter of 2019. A loaner…
ODI 11185134
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated. The contact stated that this was the third time the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to parkway ford lincoln (311 commercial pkwy, dover, oh 44622) where it was diagnosed that the molded lead frame failed and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11172476
Power Train
Vehicle erratically shifts from 6 gear to 1st gear,causing tires to lock up. Same issue is recalled in 2011-2012 f150, but not covered in 2013. Very dangerous issue.
ODI 11171142
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact stated that the battery cable was removed and then re-installed, and the vehicle functioned normally. After driving 5 miles at 35 mph, the vehicle started to decelerate and lost power. The vehicle was taken…
ODI 11190240
Power Train
The truck gets stuck in first gear and will not accelerate until the vehicle is shut off and turned on again. The vehicle was in motion on a city street and would not advance to second gear.
ODI 11170429
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle shifted from fifth to first gear without warning. The contact scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired by a local dealer (kelly ford: [redacted] beverly, ma 01915). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,667.
ODI 11173252
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 60 mph, the transmission shifted from fifth to first gear without warning. The contact was able to drive home and parked the vehicle. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls; therefore, the contact would need to pay for the repairs. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000. *dt*jb
ODI 11170622
Power Train
Transmission lost power at 75 miles per hour on the highway. The wrench sign came on dash and then all displays showed -----. Additionally, the speedometer stopped working and the air bag light illuminated. When transmission reengaged, it was in 3rd gear, causing wheels to lose traction. I was able to navigate heavy traffic to get to the shoulder, where truck shifted to 5th gear once stopped. I was able to make it…
ODI 11169985
Power Train
Unexpectedly down shift into 1 gear from 4th while driving 30+ mph, local street driving: happened 4 times, each time i was on an up hill incline, adding power to increase speed. 1st thing that would happen is a loss of torque, shortly after the gear would drop from 4th or 5th to 1st and the drive train would act as a break rapidly bringing the truck to a near stop. Speedometer and odometer would zero out.i could…
ODI 11180989
Power Train
My 2013 f-150 is experiencing the exact same symptoms that are covered under a ford recall for 2011 thru 2012 f150s 16n02 molded leadframe extended warranty recall. The transmission will downshift into first gear all by itself, even at highway speeds, resulting in rear wheel skidding and transmission lock-up.
ODI 11165929