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#BS-2013-FORE15-1D522013 Ford E 150
Based on reports from 29 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 29 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 5 recalls.
Top reported problems
brake failure
3 complaints • Severity 10/10
engine stalls shuts off while driving
3 complaints • Severity 6.7/10
seats extremely uncomfortable
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
7 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 80K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (7 reports) • Median: 80K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Drivetrain (7 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2013 Ford E 150: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford E 150, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 80K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford E 150, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford E 150, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Stability Control Issues
Stability Control complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford E 150, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to stability control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Ford E 150. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Repair costs • Negotiation scripts • Mechanic checklist • Buy/skip verdict
Recall History (5 recalls)
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
Landi Renzo USA is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified January 2, 2011, through February 24, 2014 to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). In the affected vehicles, the left and right rear brackets that support the rear CNG cylinder may fail, allowing the cylinder to dislodge from the vehicle.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
WMK Inc., doing business as Mobility Works, Inc. (Mobility), is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Mobility-modified Ford E-150, and E-250 transit buses manufactured December 1, 2013, through January 4, 2014, and equipped with certain Ricon S series and K series wheelchair lifts, with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2007-2014 Ford E-150 and E-250 vehicles manufactured February 26, 2007, to August 19, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Ford E 150 is the 2010 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 29 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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