2013 Ford F-250 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2013 Ford F-250. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Component/system: supplemental restraint system (srs) – frontal airbags and crash sensors. Vehicle is in insurance/salvage custody and available for inspection upon request. On or about december 17, 2025, at approximately 0600, the reporting party was operating a 2013 ford super duty f-250…”
“Terrible exhaust fumes in the truck cab when using the heat or ac probably due to the extremely common exhaust manifold issues with these trucks. It could kill me and my child”
“See attached document for complaint.”
“See attached document for complaint.”
“Truck has just turned 20,000 miles. After having the def system serviced at the ford dealership truck has to go thu the particulate filter regen sooner and sooner. Now every 75 miles. Which causes truck too lose power and produce excesive exhaust temperatures which can potentully cause a fire.…”
“The contact's son owns a 2013 ford f-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked while working and after returning to the vehicle and attempting to restart the vehicle, the message "reduced power" was displayed, and the vehicle was not able to be started. The contact's son had the vehicle…”
“What is the “death wobbleâ€� on ford trucks? It’s as scary as the name sounds. The death wobble is a violent shaking that happens to the front end of many ford f250 and f350 super duty trucks. It typically occurs at speeds over 50 miles per hour. It can also happen after going over bumps or…”
“What is the “death wobbleâ€� on ford trucks? It’s as scary as the name sounds. The death wobble is a violent shaking that happens to the front end of many ford f250 and f350 super duty trucks. It typically occurs at speeds over 50 miles per hour. It can also happen after going over bumps or…”
Defect investigations
Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this RQ to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13V-535 were inadequate. Recall 13V-535 was limited to a relatively small population of Ambulance Package vehicles and ODI received complaints of pickup trucks and Fire Engine Prep Package…
Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this RQ to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13V-535 were inadequate. Recall 13V-535 was limited to a relatively small population of Ambulance Package vehicles and ODI received complaints of pickup trucks and Fire Engine Prep Package…
Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this RQ to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13V-535 were inadequate. Recall 13V-535 was limited to a relatively small population of Ambulance Package vehicles and ODI received complaints of pickup trucks and Fire Engine Prep Package…
Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this RQ to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13V-535 were inadequate. Recall 13V-535 was limited to a relatively small population of Ambulance Package vehicles and ODI received complaints of pickup trucks and Fire Engine Prep Package…
Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this RQ to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13V-535 were inadequate. Recall 13V-535 was limited to a relatively small population of Ambulance Package vehicles and ODI received complaints of pickup trucks and Fire Engine Prep Package…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Ford F-250 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.