2013 Ford F-250 problems
Owners have filed 153 complaints about the 2013 Ford F-250 with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 31.4% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of steering at 24.2%.
Complaints153
Crashes2
Fires2
Injuries1
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Suspension 31.4% · 48
Steering 24.2% · 37
Engine 5.9% · 9
Unknown or other 5.2% · 8
Wheels 5.2% · 8
Fuel/propulsion system 4.6% · 7
Structure 3.3% · 5
Exterior lighting 2.0% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 2 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 1 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 21 model years of the Ford F-250 in this data, 2013 sits 17th by complaint volume. 1999 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 12 in the last three years against 53 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 78,000 miles.
In owners' own words
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 repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 18,750. Updated 1/7/14 Suspension · reported at 18,750 miles
Coming back from a trip on I-10 driving highway speed I hit a small pot hole. The truck jump to the right, almost lost it. This has happened a number of times. Spoke with dealer, they stated to let some air out of the tires. At this point and time I have not let any air out. I feel it has something to do with the suspension. Suspension · reported at 1,200 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced the death wobble. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000. Suspension · reported at 153,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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