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2013 Ford F-150 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Ford F-150 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,595,920 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3,924 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 19V433000 2019-06-10 107,857 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

POWER TRAIN 19V075000 2019-02-11 1,263,051 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 16V345000 2016-05-24 225,012 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN
1,293
24crashes3fires27injuries1deaths
ENGINE
545
4crashes9fires5injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
314
29crashes1fires14injuries4deaths
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
294
6crashes1fires4injuries1deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
293
2crashes12fires6injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
224
4crashes8fires5injuries
STEERING
212
7crashes4injuries
VISIBILITY/WIPER
146
2fires1injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
130
1crashes3fires
AIR BAGS
38
13crashes10injuries
Total complaints3,924

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While driving at 40-45mph, the vehicle abruptly slowed to 15-20 mph, with no warning whatsoever. I narrowly avoided being rear ended by a box truck by moving into the turning lane. Had I been on the highway, this would have led to a catastrophic accident. I am concerned for the safety of my…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2026-06-30

“The contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from sixth gear to third gear. The check engine and powertrain malfunction warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that dealer was contacted to schedule a…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-06-17

“My 2013 ford f-150 (vin: [xxx]) suffered a catastrophic rear-wheel lockup while traveling at highway speeds, mimicking a sudden, unprompted hard braking event. The vehicle's speedometer dropped to zero and the dashboard went blank. A certified ford dealership has just scanned the vehicle and…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-06-17

“My 2013 ford f-150 (vin: [xxx]) suffered a catastrophic rear-wheel lockup while traveling at highway speeds, mimicking a sudden, unprompted hard braking event. The vehicle's speedometer dropped to zero and the dashboard went blank. A certified ford dealership has just scanned the vehicle and…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-06-17

“While I was driving down the road and while I was driving through a parking lot, my transmission downshifted without me touching the gearshift. I almost hit a car in the parking lot when it happened and I had to slam my brakes when I was on a main road. Had I been going at a faster speed or in a…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-06-14

“The speedometer on my vehicle recently indicated a speed 10-15 mph lower than the actual highway speed. Approximately one week later, while operating the vehicle with cruise control set at 58 mph and descending a decline, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from sixth to first gear. This…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-06-14

“The speedometer on my vehicle recently indicated a speed 10-15 mph lower than the actual highway speed. Approximately one week later, while operating the vehicle with cruise control set at 58 mph and descending a decline, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from sixth to first gear. This…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2026-06-14

“Truck is experiencing sudden downshifting with loss of acceleration, and the speed odometer & mpg will both drop to zero. Recall #19s07 was issued in 2019 for ford motor co. For this reason, but nhtsa site is showing that my truck is not covered under the recall (based on vehicle vin), even though…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-06-03

Defect investigations

Investigation PE13018 Opened 2013-05-22 · closed 2014-04-07

Reduced power during hard acceleration

On May 22, 2013, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE13-018 to investigate 95 complaints alleging incidents of reduced engine power during hard accelerations in model year (MY) 2011 through 2013 Ford F-150 trucks.ODI was aware of three technical service bulletins (TSBs) issued by Ford for a condition…

Investigation PE13018 Opened 2013-05-22 · closed 2014-04-07

Reduced power during hard acceleration

On May 22, 2013, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE13-018 to investigate 95 complaints alleging incidents of reduced engine power during hard accelerations in model year (MY) 2011 through 2013 Ford F-150 trucks.ODI was aware of three technical service bulletins (TSBs) issued by Ford for a condition…

Investigation PE16003 Opened 2016-02-29 · closed 2016-07-26

Master Cylinder External Leak

On May 23, 2016, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding a master cylinder defect that could result in loss of the front brake circuit in approximately 225,012 model year 2013 through 2014 Ford F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5-liter GTDI engines and built at the…

Investigation PE16003 Opened 2016-02-29 · closed 2016-07-26

Master Cylinder External Leak

On May 23, 2016, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding a master cylinder defect that could result in loss of the front brake circuit in approximately 225,012 model year 2013 through 2014 Ford F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5-liter GTDI engines and built at the…

Investigation PE16003 Opened 2016-02-29 · closed 2016-07-26

Master Cylinder External Leak

On May 23, 2016, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding a master cylinder defect that could result in loss of the front brake circuit in approximately 225,012 model year 2013 through 2014 Ford F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5-liter GTDI engines and built at the…

Investigation PE16003 Opened 2016-02-29 · closed 2016-07-26

Master Cylinder External Leak

On May 23, 2016, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding a master cylinder defect that could result in loss of the front brake circuit in approximately 225,012 model year 2013 through 2014 Ford F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5-liter GTDI engines and built at the…

Investigation RQ17010 Opened 2017-12-25 · closed 2019-10-22

Unexpected Transmission Downshift

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of transmissions unexpectedly downshifting to a lower gear without input from the driver on model year (MY) 2011-2013 Ford F-150, Expedition and Navigator vehicles. ODI has received 455 unique reports related to the…

Investigation RQ17010 Opened 2017-12-25 · closed 2019-10-22

Unexpected Transmission Downshift

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of transmissions unexpectedly downshifting to a lower gear without input from the driver on model year (MY) 2011-2013 Ford F-150, Expedition and Navigator vehicles. ODI has received 455 unique reports related to the…

Sources & methodology

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-150 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.