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ProblemsByVin Index / 2013-FORD-E-250 / COMPLAINTS
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2013 Ford E-250 owner complaints

11 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Listed by category, newest first within each section.

tires 3 complaints shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $150 · see tires cluster analysis →
11/17/2021 ODI #11440788.0

The contact owns a 2013 Ford E-250 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer A/T, Tire Size: 245/75/16, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while he was inspecting the rear tires, he noticed that the tires were cracked with tread separation. The contact called a tire shop and the tires were replaced with another brand of tires. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate tire failure mileage was 10,000. The vehicle failure mileage was not provided.

08/11/2020 40,000 mi ODI #11348719.0

On 3/17/2014 we had 4 2-lt225/75r16e ht 701 115s bw sentinel installed on our van by big brand tire & service in lompoc ca. These tires are rated for 50,000 miles. We have driven about 13,000 miles. On 8/6/2020 we were driving from wa to southern ca. The right rear tire started going flat while driving. We had aaa install the spare and we continued on our trip. About 200 miles later the van started shaking very badly. We were on i5 in the middle of the ca desert. Using our phone we found a tire shop about 50 miles away. We manage to limp our way to the tire shop. They said the the tread was separating. We had all four bran new tires installed. I have been unable to find any contact information for the sentinel tire manufacturer. These tires are dangerous and should be recalle

07/25/2014 11,000 mi ODI #10616333.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Ford e-250 equipped with hankook tires, tire line: dynapro as, tire size: lt245/75r16. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the rear passengers side tire tread separated from the wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the tire was not replaced. The failure mileage on both the vehicle and the tires was 11,000. Updated 9/4/14*cn the comsumer stated the tire looks as if it contains dry rot. Updated 12/18/2014 *js

fuel system 1 complaint shown

09/29/2020 117,000 mi ODI #11361882.0

Tl* the contact owns 2013 Ford e-250. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was a leak at the fuel relay present after at start-up. The contact was informed that the fuel relay needed to be replaced. Germain Ford of beavercreek (2356 heller dr, beavercreek, oh 45434) was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The contact did not feel safe driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

lighting 1 complaint shown

09/01/2020 103,000 mi ODI #11352441.0

My headlights and tail lights just come on all by themselves, or if you open or close the doors---they come on or go off. Really scary stuff.I took the cover off, and there is water inside the rear lights. I had this same problem on my f-150 truck in 1998. Why hasnt Ford fixed this problem by now???

brakes 1 complaint shown

08/27/2013 1,000 mi ODI #10537527.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Ford e-250. While parked, the contact noticed that the cover fell off of the brake pedal. The contact stated was concerned of the hazard of a pin in the brake pedal being knocked out. The vehicle was inspected and the cover was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 1000. The VIN was not available.

body 1 complaint shown

07/21/2017 27,000 mi ODI #11006727.0

Driver's side door latch is broken. Door will not remain closed which is a safety issue. The problem started about a week ago, while the vehicle was stationary and has gotten progressively worse. Now the latch does not engage at all so the vehicle can not be used. It is a company mail van and is in the process of being repaired.

cruise control 1 complaint shown

02/16/2022 53,200 mi Crash ODI #11452199.0

The contact owns a 2013 Ford E-250. The contact stated that while driving at a very low rate of speed while approaching a stoplight the driver depressed the brake pedal to stop and the vehicle erroneously accelerated forward and crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. During the incident, no injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 53,200.

engine 1 complaint shown

02/14/2023 ODI #11507184.0

The vehicle Blew a spark plug while driving. It took place right as I attempted to accelerate up to highway speed of 50 MPH. When I had it checked the mechanic said the number 3 plug was blown out and I had a busted injector. Vehicle mileage is 164k. The repair was over $1100.00 with none being covered under my full coverage insurance policy. I need to let others know what to expect from their Ford vehicle... Found out that this is a frequent problem with Ford Engines 5.4 Liter V-8..

airbags 1 complaint shown

02/10/2017 ODI #10953949.0

Takata air bag ..while car was parked and ignition off for a couple of hours woke up the next morning to find the driver.side air bag deployed for no reason took to Ford dealership they ran diagnostic and told me there were no error codes found other then air bag deployed

other 1 complaint shown

02/09/2024 ODI #11571064.0

HELLO I HAVE THIS 2013 FORD E250 VAN AND ITS STOP DRIVING AND TRANSMISSION STOP WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND THERE IS A LINK SAY ITS HAS RECALL ON SAME PROBLEM LISTED ON RECALL BUT TODAY I WENT TO FORD DEALER AND THEY LOOK AND SAY THERE IS NO RECALL ON TRANSMISSION ISSUE PLEASE READ THIS LISTED ABOUT TRANSMISSION PLEASE HELP : 2009-2016 Ford Econoline Recalled For Loss Of Motive Power Issue Ford has issued a recall for 2009-2016 Ford Econoline / E-Series models over a transmission component that could result in a motive power loss issue. The defect: affected vehicles contain a capacitive discharge weld within a coast clutch component in the transmission. A substandard weld may fatigue and fail, causing the loss of the ability to move the vehicle. All normal engine, braking, an

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-28. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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