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Ford E-250Model year report

2013 Ford E-250 Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
40,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
11campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 4.6L 8-cyl · flex-fuel RWD · 13 city / 17 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Ford E-250 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2013 Ford E-250. The part named most often is tires, with 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and air bags (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 57% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 29 technical service bulletins for this model year. Tires complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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.

Example complaints

Tires: “On 3/17/2014 we had 4 2-lt225/75r16e ht 701 115s bw sentinel installed on our van by big brand tire & service in lompoc ca. These tires are rated for 50,000 miles. We have driven about 13,000 miles. On 8/6/2020 we were driving from wa to southern ca. The right rear tire started going flat while driving. We had aaa install the spare and we continued on our trip. About 200 miles later the van started shaking very badly. We were on i5 in the middle of the ca desert. Using our phone we found a tire shop about 50 miles away. We manage to limp our way to the tire shop. …”

NHTSA complaint #11348719, filed 2020-08, 40,000 miles

Fuel system: “The vehicle Blew a spark plug while driving. It took place right as I attempted to accelerate up to highway speed of 50 MPH. When I had it checked the mechanic said the number 3 plug was blown out and I had a busted injector. Vehicle mileage is 164k. The repair was over $1100.00 with none being covered under my full coverage insurance policy. I need to let others know what to expect from their Ford vehicle... Found out that this is a frequent problem with Ford Engines 5.4 Liter V-8..”

NHTSA complaint #11507184, filed 2023-02

Air bags: “Takata air bag ..while car was parked and ignition off for a couple of hours woke up the next morning to find the driver.side air bag deployed for no reason took to Ford dealership they ran diagnostic and told me there were no error codes found other then air bag deployed”

NHTSA complaint #10953949, filed 2017-02

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2013 Ford E-250. While parked, the contact noticed that the cover fell off of the brake pedal. The contact stated was concerned of the hazard of a pin in the brake pedal being knocked out. The vehicle was inspected and the cover was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 1000. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10537527, filed 2013-08, 1,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

57% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 27,000 and 53,200 miles.

14%0–1014%10–2529%25–5014%50–750%75–10029%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 40,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201320142017202032021202220232024
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Ford E-250 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
E250 Van FFV RWD4.6L 8-cyl · flex-fuel4-speed automatic131715$4,450
E250 Van FFV RWD5.4L 8-cyl · flex-fuel4-speed automatic121614$4,800

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

See all 11 recalls for the 2013 Ford E-250 → · 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. 29 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 29 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford E-250

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2014759,83011—15—Not enough data
20131140,00011—15—Not enough data
2012853,50012—15—Not enough data
2011627,74616—15—Not enough data
2010981,42711———Not enough data
2008676,00021———Not enough data
2007621,50026———Not enough data
2006125,60029———Not enough data
20051157,3009—15—Not enough data
2004889,50016—15—Not enough data
20031750,1037—14—Stable
20021740,0005—14—Falling
200118120,0003—14—Stable
20001843,5195—14—Stable
19993159,5556—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19981692,3005—13—Stable
19972498,5004—14—Stable
19962094,5003—12—Stable
199515115,0003—12—Stable
19941190,0123—12—Not enough data
19937162,7923—13—Not enough data
19921425,0003—13—Not enough data
19918150,0001—13—Not enough data
1989741,0002—13—Not enough data

All Ford E-250 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Ford E-250 have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2013 Ford E-250 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Ford E-250 is reported most often?

Tires is named most often, in 3 complaints (27% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2013 Ford E-250 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 11 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-250 get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Ford E-250 (E250 Van FFV, 4.6L 8-cyl · flex-fuel) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Ford E-250 reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,000 miles and the middle half falls between 27,000 and 53,200 miles; 57% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. 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.