The 2013 Ford F-150 has a low safety risk profile with 3 recall campaigns and 0 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

19V0750002019-11-02

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

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.

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

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19V4330002019-10-06

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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.

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

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16V3450002016-24-05

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

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.

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

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Where to Find 2013 Ford F-150

40States

32%in top 3

18% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 40 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

12,87818%

FLFlorida

5,5198%

MIMichigan

5,1307%

CACalifornia

3,6935%

GAGeorgia

3,5475%

PAPennsylvania

2,7374%

MOMissouri

2,4973%

NCNorth Carolina

2,1343%

AZArizona

1,9853%

COColorado

1,9123%

OKOklahoma

1,7952%

OHOhio

1,7792%

DEDelaware

1,7582%

DCWashington DC

1,6992%

ILIllinois

1,6792%

TNTennessee

1,5522%

MNMinnesota

1,4602%

MDMaryland

1,3642%

UTUtah

1,2632%

WAWashington

1,2582%

NH1,131

IN1,072

AL953

OR892

NY801

WI762

NE712

AR709

ID707

IA604

NJ586

KY583

MA566

RI557

NM508

NV500

VA472

MS428

ME396

KS386

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2013.

2013 Ford F-150 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2013 Ford F-150 a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2013 Ford F-150. There are 3 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2013 Ford F-150?

NHTSA shows 3 recall campaigns for the 2013 Ford F-150. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.