How many recalls does the 2013 Ford F-150 have?

3 open NHTSA safety recalls are on record for the 2013 Ford F-150, alongside 3,942 owner complaints.

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2013 Ford F-150 Recalls & Complaints

open safety recalls on record

Serious

3,942 owner complaints filed · Severity Index 0.19 · updated 2026-08-07

The recalls

Serious19V075000

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, raises the risk of a crash.

Remedy & full details

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S07.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

Serious19V433000

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, raises the risk of a crash.

Remedy & full details

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S19.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with 5.0L or 6.2L gasoline engines, that previously had the powertrain control module (PCM) software reprogrammed under recall 19V-075. The software used to reprogram the PCM did not have the necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

Serious16V345000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid

Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, raises the risk of a crash.

Remedy & full details

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.

Complaint volume

Volume alone is not a fault rate — popular vehicles attract more reports. Read it next to the severity mix below.

What owners reported happened

102Crashes

48Fires

88Injuries

6Deaths

Across 3,942 complaints. Severity Index 0.19.

Severity Index weights each complaint's reported outcome (death ×10, injury ×4, fire ×3, crash ×2) and divides by total complaints. It measures how severe reports are, not how often faults occur.

What owners report most

Power Train — 1,303 reports
Engine — 545 reports
Service Brakes — 318 reports
Vehicle Speed Control — 294 reports
Electrical System — 294 reports
Unknown Or Other — 224 reports
Steering — 212 reports
Visibility/Wiper — 146 reports
Fuel/Propulsion System — 130 reports
Air Bags — 39 reports

What to do

Find your 17-character VIN on the driver's door jamb or the base of the windscreen.
Check it against NHTSA's official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls — the authoritative record for your exact car.
Book the repair with any franchised dealer. Safety recall work is free, with no time limit and regardless of who owns the car now.

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Numbers in brackets are open recall campaigns for that year.

Questions

Does an open recall mean the car is unsafe to drive?

Not usually. NHTSA issues a "do not drive" or "park outside" advisory when a defect is dangerous enough to keep you out of the car — those are flagged Critical above. Everything else should be repaired promptly but is not an immediate stop-driving order.

Do I pay for recall repairs?

No. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix a safety recall free of charge, including parts and labour, whether or not you are the original owner.

Why are there complaints but no recalls?

Complaints are unverified reports filed by owners. They can prompt an investigation, but many never become recalls — either the fault isn't safety-related or it isn't widespread.

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