2013 Ford F-250 Sd Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2013 Ford F-250 Sd. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
7
SUSPENSION
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
STEERING
3
AIR BAGS
2
1crashes
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
POWER TRAIN
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1
Total complaints32

What owners report

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

“I am experiencing what is called the ford death wobble. Hitting a rough spot, or a tar line will cause violent steering wobble.must slow down below 40 mph to stop the problem.”

STEERING · reported 2020-02-01

“I am experiencing what is called the ford death wobble. Hitting a rough spot, or a tar line will cause violent steering wobble.must slow down below 40 mph to stop the problem.”

SUSPENSION · reported 2020-02-01

“My vehicle has 'experienced the 'f250 death wobble' on several occasions and it is a scary feeling when it happens. Th death wobble usually happens when you are traveling at highway speeds any you hit a rough patch or bump in the road. During the 'death wobble the truck bounces all over the road…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2019-07-17

“Egr and egr cooler failed at 21,000 miles. Dealer fixed under warranty 3/22/16. Same parts have failed again at 46,000 miles and is out of warranty. Searching the web shows this is a common repeat failure for the 6.7 diesel and costs $2,000 for repair. Engine trouble code is p0401. The parts or…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-07-02

“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-250 sd. When the vehicle was started, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the heating assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-11-19

“2013 ford s.d 4x4. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle shaking after hitting a pot hole. *ld *js”

SUSPENSION · reported 2018-06-13

“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated from the initial purchase of the vehicle. The dealer (imperial ford, 8 uxbridge rd, mendon, ma 01756, [REDACTED]) who sold the vehicle stated that it was standard for the indicator…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2017-10-28

“Vehicle started vibrating hard- stopped at local tire store, new hankook tires have the steel belts coming apart on them”

TIRES · reported 2017-08-05

Defect investigations

Investigation RQ14005 Opened 2015-01-13 · closed 2016-03-15

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…

Investigation RQ14005 Opened 2015-01-13 · closed 2016-03-15

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…

Investigation RQ14005 Opened 2015-01-13 · closed 2016-03-15

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…

Investigation RQ14005 Opened 2015-01-13 · closed 2016-03-15

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…

Investigation RQ14005 Opened 2015-01-13 · closed 2016-03-15

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…

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-250 Sd as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.