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2013 Ford F-350Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 122 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
122
Crashes
2
Fires
4
Recalls
11
TSBs
167
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 122 complaints, 2 crashes, 4 fires, and 11 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

death wobble

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

egr valve plugged

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

premature tire wear

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

32 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 79K miles.

!Inspect the SuspensionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

16
0–30K
10
30–60K
12
60–90K
12
90–120K
13
120–150K
4
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (16 reports) • Median: 79K miles

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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 (32 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Steering32 (26%)
Suspension30 (25%)
Engine18 (15%)
Fuel System8 (7%)
Wheels & Tires6 (5%)
Drivetrain5 (4%)
Other5 (4%)
Electrical3 (2%)

2013 Ford F-350: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 26% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford F-350, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 78,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 79K-mile mark.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford F-350, with 30 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford F-350, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford F-350, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-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

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26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Ford F-350. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (11 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.

+ 6 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2013 Ford F-350 NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

Not rated

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

RQ14005ClosedOpened Jan 2015 · closed Mar 2016

Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

The worst model year for the Ford F-350 is the 2008 — 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. 122 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2013 Ford F-350: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Ford F-350?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Ford F-350 is related to the steering, with 32 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Ford F-350 reliable?
The 2013 Ford F-350 has 122 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 4 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 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 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Ford F-350 has 11 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 problems start?
Based on 67 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 78,500 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.
When was the 2013 Ford F-350 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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