Ford F-250 problems
116 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
Stalling while driving at normal speeds. After taking it to gullo dealership while in tx, the dealership charged us $2100 and "fixed" the problem after replacing the PCM and rcm modules. The next day, the truck stalled on the highway! Took it back to gullo dealership in…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Ford f-250. The contact was driving approximately 73 MPH over an uneven road surface when the front end of the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. The contact indicated that no damage was done to the vehicle. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle off to the side of the road; however, the vehicle failed to restart after multiple…
The inner core of the ignition switch is bad which when moved up or down by movement of the truck going down the road causes the dash lights ,GPS, radio and any other electrical part to stop working , also if you have a memory adjust seat it will start going forward and back…
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Common questions
Is the 2013 Ford F-250 reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Ford F-250 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2013 Ford F-250?
On the NHTSA data, the 2013 Ford F-250 does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2013 Ford F-250?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is steering, with 40 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 113,619 miles. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The steering is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 113,619 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Ford F-250 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2013 Ford F-250?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 116 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $700, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.