2013 Ford F-350 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Ford F-350 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 110
- 52 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 30 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 2 reported crashes · 2 injuries · 4 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,925
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
-227
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2011-2015
-185
median 295 complaints in 627 records
Top component share
27%
Steering: 30 complaints
What owners report fails — 2013 Ford F-350
- STEERING 30
- SUSPENSION 29
- ENGINE 15
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6
- POWER TRAIN 5
1 recall on record for the 2013 Ford F-350
- NHTSA 14V498000 · 2014 · EQUIPMENT The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Ford F-350 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Ford F-350 reliable?
NHTSA has 110 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Ford F-350 and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is steering (30 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Ford F-350 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford F-350?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (30), suspension (29), engine (15), fuel/propulsion system (6). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Ford F-350?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.