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2013 Ford F-150

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

3
Open recalls
2,931
NHTSA complaints
3
Defect investigations
141
Service bulletins

Consumer complaints

2,931 filed
77
Crashes
34
Fires
63
Injuries reported
4
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Power Train
    1,275
  • Engine
    543
  • Service Brakes
    314
  • Electrical System
    292
  • Vehicle Speed Control
    290
  • Unknown OR Other
    223
  • Steering
    211
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER
    146

Recalls

5 campaigns
19V433000·POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)2019-06-10

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with 5.0L or 6.2L gasoline engines, that previously had the powertrain control module (PCM) software reprogrammed under recall 19V-075. The software used to reprogram the PCM did not have the necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

RiskUnexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S19.

19V433000·POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2019-06-10

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with 5.0L or 6.2L gasoline engines, that previously had the powertrain control module (PCM) software reprogrammed under recall 19V-075. The software used to reprogram the PCM did not have the necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

RiskUnexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S19.

19V075000·POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)2019-02-11

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

RiskUnexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S07.

19V075000·POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2019-02-11

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

RiskUnexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S07.

16V345000·SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID2016-05-24

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.

RiskLoss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24.

NHTSA investigations

8 actions
RQ17010·POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2017-12-25 → 2019-10-22

Unexpected Transmission Downshift

Led to recall19V075000

RQ17010·POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)2017-12-25 → 2019-10-22

Unexpected Transmission Downshift

Led to recall19V075000

PE16003·SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2016-02-29 → 2016-07-26

Master Cylinder External Leak

Led to recall16V345000

PE16003·SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER2016-02-29 → 2016-07-26

Master Cylinder External Leak

Led to recall16V345000

PE16003·SERVICE BRAKES2016-02-29 → 2016-07-26

Master Cylinder External Leak

Led to recall16V345000

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