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2013 Ford F 350

Based on reports from 108 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
108
Crashes
2
Fires
4
Recalls
1
TSBs
16
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 108 complaints, 2 crashes, 4 fires, and 1 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

29 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 86K miles.

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

9
0–30K
9
30–60K
12
60–90K
12
90–120K
11
120–150K
4
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (12 reports) • Median: 86K 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 (29 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Steering29 (27%)
Suspension28 (26%)
Engine16 (15%)
Fuel System7 (6%)
Drivetrain5 (5%)
Other5 (5%)
Wheels & Tires5 (5%)
Stability Control3 (3%)

2013 Ford F 350: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford F 350, with 29 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 85,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 86K-mile mark.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 26% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford F 350, with 28 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 16 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 6% of all reports filed for the 2013 Ford F 350, with 7 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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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Ford F 350. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

14V498000Nov 2014

EQUIPMENT

PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's 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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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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. 108 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall 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: 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 29 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Ford F 350 reliable?
The 2013 Ford F 350 has 108 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 1 recall 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 57 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 85,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K 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.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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