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Ford E-150Model year report

2013 Ford E-150 Problems

Complaints
19filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
82,800miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
14 mpgcombined, 5.4L 8-cyl · flex-fuel RWD · 12 city / 16 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Ford E-150 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2013 Ford E-150. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 7 complaints (37% of the total), followed by engine (6) and other or unknown (4). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 19% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 82,800 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 21 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “I was driving 65 on the highway and my truck downshift to 3rd gear then back to 5th gear then first gear. Locking my wheels. Tires screeching. I had to pull over and turn my truck off, open the door to try to reset the vehicle. Ive read threads of people having a similar problem and turning off the truck, opening the door resets the vehicle.. Po722-00 code output shaft speed sensor circuit no single - pending DTC”

NHTSA complaint #11115513, filed 2018-08, 134,303 miles

Engine: “In the last two I been having a wrench coming up on the screen and truck loses power and the speed drops down to 5 miles an hour. While the truck is running in idle, it is vibrating. When I stop it and restart it goes away. It happen three times in the last two weeks. After the second time the dealer reprogramed the computer last friday. Thursday five days later it came back when I was doing 50 miles an hour. …”

NHTSA complaint #11020681, filed 2017-08, 53,000 miles

Other or unknown: “I opened the sun/moon roof and it would not close and after a couple of attempts it stuck in the full open position. The Ford dealer said that two pins or brackets or clips had broken off the track mechanism that the sun/moon roof slides when opening or closing. The vehicle was moving when it failed and remained in the open position. Numerous repair shops in the area have told me that this is a common problem on f-150 sun/moon roofs due to the failure of the two plastic pins that become brittle and break off resulting in the sunroof failing. …”

NHTSA complaint #10927074, filed 2016-11, 39,008 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2013 Ford E-150. While driving 65 MPH, an unknown warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 108,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10808266, filed 2015-12, 108,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

19% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 53,000 and 97,000 miles.

6%0–100%10–2513%25–5019%50–7538%75–10019%100–1506%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 82,800 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2014201520162017201872019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Ford E-150. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
E-150 · VAN RWDnot rated———3 · 27.9% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Ford E-150 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
E150 Van FFV RWD4.6L 8-cyl · flex-fuel4-speed automatic131715$4,450
E150 Van FFV RWD5.4L 8-cyl · flex-fuel4-speed automatic121614$4,800
E150 Wagon FFV RWD4.6L 8-cyl · flex-fuel4-speed automatic131614$4,800
E150 Wagon FFV RWD5.4L 8-cyl · flex-fuel4-speed automatic121613$5,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 Ford E-150 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 21 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 21 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford E-150

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201686,5001———Not enough data
2015818,0001———Not enough data
2014616,7386—14—Not enough data
20131982,8006—14—Stable
20121260,0008—14—Not enough data
20112337,50011—14—Falling
20101042,5007———Not enough data
2009783,00012———Not enough data
20081166,32517———Not enough data
20071249,00018———Not enough data
20061744,37314—15—Stable
20051652,8792—15—Rising
20043365,0005—15Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20032116,3545—14—Stable
20022886,0003—14Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20013773,0004—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200050104,6026—15Not compared (before 2008)Rising
19998396,0006—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19986089,1465—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1997102103,0006—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199659120,0003—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19957195,0003—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
1994121129,5007—14Not compared (before 2008)Rising
199371135,0004—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199264100,0004—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19911575,0001—13—Stable
199017126,0003—13—Falling
19893194,0002—13Not compared (before 2008)Rising
198814—0—13—Not enough data
19871770,0000—14—Stable
19869—0—14—Not enough data

All Ford E-150 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Ford E-150 have?

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2013 Ford E-150 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Ford E-150 is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 7 complaints (37% of the total), followed by engine with 6.

Has the 2013 Ford E-150 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Ford E-150 get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Ford E-150 (E150 Van FFV, 5.4L 8-cyl · flex-fuel) at 14 mpg combined, 12 city and 16 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Ford E-150 reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 82,800 miles and the middle half falls between 53,000 and 97,000 miles; 19% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.