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2013 Ford F 350 Sd

Based on reports from 12 owners and 10 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

149

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 12 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 10 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

2 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 27K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Steering2 (17%)

Engine2 (17%)

Visibility1 (8%)

Brakes1 (8%)

Wheels & Tires1 (8%)

Structure:body1 (8%)

Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior1 (8%)

Suspension1 (8%)

2013 Ford F 350 Sd: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford F 350 Sd, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 27,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 27K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford F 350 Sd, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford F 350 Sd, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford F 350 Sd, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-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 F 350 Sd. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (10 recalls)

14V307000Aug 2014

EQUIPMENT

Tactical Vehicle Outfitters (Tactical) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ford F-350 and F-550 vehicles modified by Tactical and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

14V326000Jul 2014

EQUIPMENT

Manning Equipment Inc. LLC (Manning) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Manning and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

14V327000Nov 2014

EQUIPMENT

Stahl is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Stahl and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

14V328000Jul 2014

EQUIPMENT

Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners and dealers to inspect the Muncie PTO pressure switch to determine if it is from the range of defective switches and if required, remove the pressure switch assembly and put a plug in the port where the PTO switch had been installed. This switch was never being utilized. This will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-July 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.

14V360000Jul 2014

EQUIPMENT

Palfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Palfleet) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 super duty vehicles modified by Palfleet and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 12 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 10 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2013 Ford F 350 Sd: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Ford F 350 Sd?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Ford F 350 Sd is related to the steering, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2013 Ford F 350 Sd reliable?

The 2013 Ford F 350 Sd has 12 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 2013 Ford F 350 Sd problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2013 Ford F 350 Sd have any recalls?

Yes, the 2013 Ford F 350 Sd has 10 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Ford F 350 Sd problems start?

Based on 10 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 27,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

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