2013 Ford F-150 Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 23
- 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.
What owners report
- traction control · 4 records
- rear defrost · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I was driving on the freeway in the fast lane. Suddenly the wrench warning light and check engine light came on, and the car experienced what appeared to be a total loss of engine power. I placed the hazard lights on and was able to navigate to the shoulder, with 18 wheelers and other cars trying to react to my sudden loss of power and speed. After turning the car off, and restarting it, it appears ok to proceed.…
ODI 11221049
Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle always in motion, appears to lose power, wrench light comes on, odometer has dash lines, speedometer falls to 0, and other mpg digital sensors, distance to empty sensor and air bag failure all happen simultaneously. Occasionally the truck seems to have power loss at lower speeds. Tachometer continues to work. A few times shutting ignition off and turning on again all goes back to normal. Recently had recall…
ODI 11195865
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Truck's output speed sensor and harness failed while moving through an intersection and downshifted the vehicle into low gear almost causing an accident. Ford has a current recall on the software but not the sensor. Prior year vehicles also had the same recall and ford replaced the sensor as customer satisfaction. See link:…
ODI 11190278
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Vehicle stalls randomly while driving, no matter if it's on the highway or city streets. This is dangerous. It has been to the dealer 4 times. It's there now and they are unable to figure it out. Ford is aware of this problem and recalled the 2011 and 2012 and some 2013s. But not mine. This vehicle needs to be recalled. It's an accident waiting to happen. It left me stranded it rural colorado in a snow storm in 7…
ODI 11191332
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Experienced common epas failure multiple times. Have experienced at high speeds, losing control of all steering. This issue has been well documented all over the internet, and is actually a recall in some ford vehicles, including the 2014. But they have not issued a recall for the 2013. This is a major concern and safety issue. I've received this issue when vehicle gets wet from rain or car wash. And i've also…
ODI 11171332
Electronic Stability Control
Loss of power steering while driving. In a parking lot, i was very fortunate i was not going down the road or in the middle of traffic. The truck is very hard to turn, and cannot be driven at this time until repaired.
ODI 11171491
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Failing electronic steering gear in the electronic powered assist steering see http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2013/ford/f-150/11230111.aspx
ODI 11252587
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Ford f-150 prower steering assist failed resulting in a near death experience. Making a left in alameda on to high st. String failed and i slammed on my brakes to avoid going on to the curb. I was stuck in oncoming traffic while cars swerved around me.
ODI 11162049
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Visibility/Wiper
Takata recall , the rear defrost does not work and it has happened to multiple people where the rear glass explodes. I have disconnected the cable connecting the rear defrost to stop it from heating up but it is a common issue on 2013 ford f-150 trucks. If the cable connecting the rear defrost behind the driver side is disconnected the light for the rear defrost works and the side mirrors work but once connected…
ODI 11131669
Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I took my truck into red mccombs ford in san antonio, tx because i had issues with my transmission. I can be driving and it would rev up to 4k rpm without my foot on the acceleration. There are times when i'm driving and it drops into 1st and jars me when it bogs down. Took it in and we paid almost $1000 for repairs to fix it since i feared for my safety. It felt like i had no control of my vehicle. That was in sept…
ODI 11184509
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
While driving engine continues running but suddenly discontinues movement of vehicle. After couple minutes with engine off vehicle will resume normal operation. Has happened twice, once on neighborhood street when turning corner and second time on freeway traveling about 60mph.
ODI 11098178
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
When turning into a curve a speed 20 mph and above the traction control light comes on and the van pulls hard to the left. Have taken it to the ford dealer several times and was told that it is not putting any error codes into the computer and that they have no idea what is causing it. Van is very dangerous to drive.
ODI 11094044
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
The down hill decent light and traction control sensor are intermittent which affects the blinkers, the power locks on the doors and sometimes the traction control.
ODI 11183160
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Visibility/Wiper
1/26/17: it was 45 degrees this morning so i used the remote start (factory supplied on key remote) to get my truck running before leaving for work. As i walked outside (did not touch the truck), i heard a loud gunshot. Thinking something had fallen on the truck i looked up and it was not parked under anything. I walked around the truck to find that the drivers side panel of the back window was spidered. Again, i…
ODI 11065014
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
I have had the ford truck death wobble, i barely missed a head on collision because of it. This has now happened several times, it starts unexpectedly when going 55 to 60 mph and hit a slight pump or unevenness on the road the front end of the truck goes into to a severe vibration and wobble that rapidly gets worse and make the truck uncontrollable and vary dangerous. The only way to stop the death wobble is to…
ODI 11047377
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
When backing up, my rearview sensor did not sound and we hit a palm tree, which damaged the tailgate, sensor (more than already). Normally, this backup sensor will sound when anything is in the way or even close. This did not happen.
ODI 11022808
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 25 mph and making a turn, the steering wheel seized and the advance track failure warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The local dealer (all star ford, [redacted], denham springs, la, 70726) stated they would diagnose the vehicle and contact the owner back with the diagnosis.…
ODI 11022185
Electronic Stability Control
My "serive advance traction control" warning light comes on and prohibits my turn signals from working properly. I have taken to many shops none has figured out how to fix bout problem has been going on since august 2017
ODI 11155282
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving down the highway, the vehicle flashed service advance trac, down hill descent control fault, trailer brake module fail and a couple more codes. All electonics in vehicle went blank, including all controls/gauges. Before doing so, last code read, shift to park. Almost caused me to have an accident, because the power steering went out and nearly pulled me into another vehicle. The acceleration is bad…
ODI 11002939
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
This has happened more than once driving on the highway 65 mph automatic transmission suddenly shifts into first gear all lights on rear end squelling, completely no control over vehicle, dangerous, dangerous
ODI 10972178
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Steering · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving down the highway, the vehicle flashed service advance trac, down hill descent control fault, trailer brake module fail and a couple more codes. All electonics in vehicle went blank, including all controls/gauges. Before doing so, last code read, shift to park. Almost caused me to have an accident, because the power steering went out and nearly pulled me into another vehicle. The acceleration is bad…
ODI 10970131
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I bought my truck new from the dealer 2013. I'm consistent with all the up keeps of my truck. However, mid august 2016, i noticed the truck hesitated to start at the beginning while in stationary position for a few days, then out of nowhere from one day to the next, the engine didn't start in the morning again while in stationary position and then the engine light came up! I bought a new battery thinking that maybe…
ODI 10903403
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