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
While driving at 45 miles an hour on 4th gear my truck unexpectedly shifted into first gear, causing me to lose full control of my vehicle
ODI 11062564
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
2013 ford raptor super crew 27953 miles. Oil change 2 months ago. Oil life still at 69%. I went with the recommended ford motor company synthetic and ford motor company oil filter. I was on my way home from work about 10 minutes into my drive. I went to take off from a stop light and i got through the intersection and had an immediate reduction in power the truck was stuck at 1,000 rpms and would not do anything but…
ODI 11062167
Engine
The upper radiator hose a leak after talking to a number auto parts dealers and ford dealers there is back log for that item until february
ODI 11062032
Electrical System · Engine
Truck has downshifted from drive into a lower gear. Also engine rattles on startup. Mechanic advised the rattle is probably a stretched timing chain. Downshifting occurred on the highway at approximately 55 mph. My son has a 2011 [redacted] ford pickup with a v-6 engine. 45,000 miles. The timing was replaced at a cost of $1800. Ford motor company will not fix problems.
ODI 11061224
Engine
T-connector (base part #8566) from radiator coolant reservoir to engine block cracks in cold temperatures draining coolant disabling the vehicle. Ford indicates national backorder with no estimation on when parts will be available. I was told i was #17 on the waiting list at repair shop for the same piece due to the number of device failures due to recent cold temperatures in the ohio valley. The vehicle was…
ODI 11061999
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power and the gauges did not function. The failure occurred without warning. The failure was corrected after a manual restart. The failure occurred on three separate occasions. Woodhouse ford (3633 north 72nd street, omaha, ne) was contacted, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 11078640
Engine
When accelerating engine goes into "limp mode". The result is no throttle response.
ODI 11091148
Engine
At freeway speed engine began to shudder severely when passing on uphill grade. Engine went into limp mode. Narrowly missed being involved in collision with several vehicles while attempting to get out of traffic. Light misty rain at the time. Engine would not start afterwards until battery disconnected to "reset" vehicle. Date approximate.
ODI 11071668
Engine
T-connector from radiator coolant reservoir to engine block cracks in cold temperatures draining coolant disabling the vehicle. Ford said its on national backorder with no estimation on when parts will be available. Mechanic verified cracked t- connector. Due to the number of cracked t-connectors and a national backorder, i feel there is a material deficiency in the t-connector and should be recalled for…
ODI 11062556
Engine
Timing belt failure on ford ecoboost v6 engine with only 65000 miles
ODI 11056977
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Ford's ecoboost turbo has leak and needs to be replaced. Acceleration has decrease power and causes delay before acceleration finally kicks in.
ODI 11052442
Engine
While traveling in our 2013 f150 with 37,000 miles from wisconsin to texas on interstate 35 at 70 mph towing a 4000 lb trailer the engine suddenly shut down and the gold wrench illuminated. Had to quickly pull to the shoulder to get out of the way of traffic to avoid getting rear ended. The ecoboost engine went into limp mode when the gold wrench appeared and max speed was about 2 mph with the trailer attached.…
ODI 11052480
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Traveling at various speeds on highway. The orange wrench waring lights came on, speedometer went to zero, mileage indicator went out , gas dte indicator quit working, speed reduced. Switched vehicle off after stopping, switched back on everything reset - vehicle ran fine until the next time, same thing reoccurred. This has happened several times. Took it to dewitts automotive repair, windsor, va. Dianostic report…
ODI 11048753
Engine
Engine rattles upon cold startup and check engine light illuminates from p0016 error code relating to the timing chain being stretched. Ford has issued technical service bulletins regarding this issue meaning it is a known issue with this model of vehicle, yet they refuse to help with the repair yet i have purchased an extended warranty and just so happen to be 3000 miles over the mileage limit.
ODI 11052660
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. When the accelerator pedal was depressed with excessive force, the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. Mahwah ford (55 franklin turnpike, mahwah, nj) diagnosed that the engine misfired and recommended a cylinder be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure…
ODI 11129099
Engine
CAR SWITCHES INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING
ODI 11083872
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle did not start and was not operable. Prior to the failure, the vehicle experienced a loss of power. The vehicle was towed to len stoler ford ([redacted], owings mills, md) where it was diagnosed that the fuse that runs through the fuel pump was defective due to the fuel wiring harness overheating. A new wire needed to be relocated to another…
ODI 11042744
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle idled roughly and stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Hertrich ford lincoln ([redacted], milford, de 19963, [redacted]) was contacted, but was unable to…
ODI 11042688
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle hesitated and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the vehicle intermittently stalled. The vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the intake of the eco boost failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was at…
ODI 11034306
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and a clicking sound was heard in the engine compartment. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
ODI 11033150
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On first occurance, truck was in motion on highway. Vehicle lost power, gages zeroed out and engine light came on. Pulled over nad restarted vehicle and it ran fine and engine light cleared. Multiple loss of power occurances. Does not throw a code when diagnostics are ran. Tonight, when merging onto the interstate, while accelerating, truck lost all acceleration, all gauges stopped working and engine light came on.…
ODI 11023567
Engine
While coming off the entrance ramp to the interstate in front of a semi i increased my throttle to merge and the truck started to shutter and engine light come on as soon as i pulled in front of the semi. Pulled over put the truck in park and turned truck off to turn off the engine light. Truck was able to run after turning truck off.
ODI 11021676
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Two days in a row my vehicle stalled after violently shaking the steering wheel, i had a complete power loss. I coasted to the side of the road and waited to restart the engine. After about 5 minutes i was able to restart my vehicle. The second time it happened i was one the way to the dealership. The dealership called me back to inform me that my vehicle was driven for 26 miles and could not duplicate. I have been…
ODI 11020615
Engine
While driving at both high speeds and low speeds, we have lost acceleration ability. A large yellow wrench appears on the screen. We have to pull the truck over by coasting to the side, put the rough running truck in park, turn the truck off, wait, and then restart the truck for the acceleration to work again. We have had the throttle body replaced 2 x's in the last year and it continues to do it intermittently.…
ODI 11015711
Engine
Truck unexpectedly stalls. Error code is p2112. Throttle body failure. I have installed 3 throttle bodies during ownership. Complete loss of power during driving. Engine stutters, continues to run very roughly, with complete loss of power. This has happened while towing a rv trailer as well as normal driving. Extremely dangerous to experience.
ODI 11015574