Known Recalls

Model year record

2013 Ford F-150

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 4,438 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V433000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
107,857
Reported to NHTSA
2019-06-10
Owners notified
2019-06-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V075000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,263,051
Reported to NHTSA
2019-02-11
Owners notified
2019-03-04

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V345000

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
225,012
Reported to NHTSA
2016-05-24
Owners notified
2016-10-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train1,55297,200 mi
Engine58959,000 mi
Vehicle speed control34468,000 mi
Service brakes33552,420 mi
Electrical system32766,000 mi
Unknown or other25665,000 mi
Steering22175,950 mi
Visibility/wiper14956,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system13867,000 mi
Air bags4580,000 mi
Structure: body3946,637 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic38110,000 mi
Wheels3865,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission32138,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)2884,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline225,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling21110,000 mi
Suspension218,200 mi
Exterior lighting1538,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1571,950 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1433,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers11106,300 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1117,256 mi
Latches/locks/linkages9145,000 mi
Back over prevention866,776 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel8154,385 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder889,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump766,800 mi
Structure7120,000 mi
Tires79,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer6163,000 mi
Seat belts660,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring6133,800 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch5258,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)594,245 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: shaft: output5148,000 mi
Visibility538,700 mi
Seats420,040 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system484,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3100,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking3—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module: software366,810 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3150,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs397,829 mi
Back over prevention: warnings2—
Electrical system: ignition285,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM): software2108,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility25,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance2156,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2166,000 mi
Steering: column218,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion238,000 mi
Structure: frame and members229,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire2120,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt2—
Traction control system220,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: throttle2—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window: electrical heating element2—
Visibility: windshield268,000 mi
Back over prevention: camera system1108,000 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera1—
Child seat: latch connector/clip1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables136,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring182,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: pump1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: water heater1—
Exterior lighting: headlights12,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1108,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection1—
Latches/locks/linkages: electronic lock/latch actuator1—
Power train: manual transmission: internal: gears1166,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)182,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1103,991 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light1157,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1140,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor184,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1140,000 mi
Steering: linkages1100,000 mi
Structure: body: door150,400 mi
Structure: body: hood115,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1135,000 mi
Tires: bead1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior116,500 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior165,500 mi

The 2012 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2014 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.