2013 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
- 361
- 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 361 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 7 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 19 records
- timing chain · 18 records
- engine light · 12 records
- light came · 11 records
- where diagnosed · 9 records
- first gear · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 159 |
| 60–100k mi | 87 |
| 30–60k mi | 65 |
| 100–150k mi | 30 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
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
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
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
There is a recall for 2013 ford f150 's down shifting while driving. I contacted ford corporation and their explanation is. A fix for the issue will not be ready until the second quarter.
ODI 11219816
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
Engine
Timing chain stretch due to design flaw. $3200 quote from ford for a fix. Timing chain rattle on startup
ODI 11195657
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
Electrical System · Engine
Approximately two months ago i purchased a used 2013 ford f-150 from a local dealership in warren, michigan. Recently i received a notice in the mail detailing a recall regarding vehicles equipped with a 6r80 transmission ' sudden downshift (safety recall 19s07). After receiving my powertrain control module software update approximately two weeks ago from szott ford in holly, michigan, i expected my transmission to…
ODI 11190524
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
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on the highway at a rate of 70-75 mph, i noticed by speedometer twitch a few times. I focused on it while driving and noticed the truck downshift to 3rd gear from 6th, and the speedometer dropped to about 45mph on a dime. Another instance i was driving home, and the truck decided to shift from 6th gear down to 1st, after which i quickly shifted into neutral and slowed to a stop on the shoulder. While…
ODI 11191672
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
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
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
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 50 mph, the transmission erroneously downshifted, the check engine indicator illuminated, and the speedometer was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to shults ford harmarville ([redacted], pittsburgh, pa), but the cause of the failures was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage…
ODI 11191271
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). While driving 40-45 mph in fourth and/or fifth gear, the vehicle downshifted into first gear and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to long-lewis ford lincoln (2551 john hawkins pkwy, birmingham, al 35244, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs,…
ODI 11186896
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Today my wife was driving my truck with our two kids down interstate i79 at 70 miles per hour and the truck shifted itself too first gear locked up the rear tires and about made them wreck. I had too leave my job to get them off the side of the road and drive my truck back too work this is not only a issue but it could get someone seriously hurt
ODI 11183553
Engine
While driving at full speed (50 mph), my ford-f-150 went into "limp mode" and a wrench light appeared. The truck immediately decelerated without activating the brake lights and almost caused me to be rear-ended on a dark country road. I was able to pull over eventually. After shutting off the truck and restarting it, i was able to drive home but the problem reoccured several times before i could take it to the…
ODI 11189937
Engine
2013 ford f-150 with 142k miles began rattling upon start up. Vehicle has always had the oil changed per schedule and has always used full synthetic mobil 1 oil. Dealership indicated that this is a common problem with the 3.5's even on well taken care of vehicles. Repair was estimated at 3200.00 plus tax to replace chain. F-150 was taken in and w hen the dealership opened the engine they indicated that it was in…
ODI 11185445
Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 ford f-150. While driving between 30-60 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a new output speed module needed to be installed. The vehicle was also taken to jenkintown ford (1650 the fairway, jenkintown, pa 19046, [redacted]), but no assistance was provided. The…
ODI 11181174
Engine · Power Train
While driving and in 6th gear on a [redacted], the truck shifted down into 1st and caused me to slide off the road. Wheel almost locked up. I turned the truck off and restarted about 10 minutes later. Placed the shifter in manual and used manual to get home. They next day truck ran but engine runs rough and trans acts up now and then.no damage but now the truck doesn't run right. I cleared the codes but not much…
ODI 11183654
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Today while driving 70mph my truck shifted to 1st gear causing the truck to lock the rear tires, swerve from left to right, rpm's to the max rev limit, loss of power, dash cluster went blank, wrench symbol showed up, then wrench symbol was gone with a blank dash cluster. Truck then jumped to 3rd gear, back to 1st, then back up to 5th gear. Pulled over turned of truck, took out key, re-started truck and issue was…
ODI 11174383
Engine
Transmission shift from 5th gear to first going 70 mph on interstate 285 in atlanta, ga. One time stuck in first gear. Would temporarily stop if vehicle was shut off and restarted. Printout from our mechanic describing the issue: " vehicles equipped with a 6r80 transmission built prior to 4/8/2013 may exhibit a transmission engagement in 5th gear when starting. The wrench indicator and/or seat belt minder may be…
ODI 11174524
Engine
2011 - 2015 PHASERS AND TIMING CHAIN
ODI 11169866