2013 Ford F-150 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 1%of 2,992 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 Ford F-150, 1% of the 2,992 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Advance track service warning keeps popping up, turn signal will not work unless you turn car off and back on. This is a recurring problem as many fords have the same issue. They should all be fixed as Ford is very aware of the problem I'm sure. This happens at random times, at start up or while driving. Not sure how long its been going on, I just bought the car and it was doing it.”
NHTSA complaint #11330459, filed 2020-06, 129,000 miles“Ford F-150 prower steering assist failed resulting in a near death experience. Making a left in alameda on to high st. String failed and I slammed on my brakes to avoid going on to the curb. I was stuck in oncoming traffic while cars swerved around me.”
NHTSA complaint #11162049, filed 2018-12, 77,000 miles“Loss of power steering while driving. In a parking lot, I was very fortunate I was not going down the road or in the middle of traffic. The truck is very hard to turn, and cannot be driven at this time until repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #11171491, filed 2019-01, 153,000 miles“My serive advance traction control warning light comes on and prohibits my turn signals from working properly. I have taken to many shops none has figured out how to fix bout problem has been going on since august 2017”
NHTSA complaint #11155282, filed 2018-11, 39,000 miles“When backing up, my rearview sensor did not sound and we hit a palm tree, which damaged the tailgate, sensor (more than already). Normally, this backup sensor will sound when anything is in the way or even close. This did not happen.”
NHTSA complaint #11022808, filed 2017-09, 213,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 | 5 | 0% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 17 | 1% |
| 2015 | 21 | 1% |
| 2014 | 23 | 1% |
| 2013 | 28 | 1% |
| 2012 | 36 | 2% |
| 2011 | 44 | 2% |
| 2010 | 9 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford F-150
1,344 complaintsEngine
548 complaintsBrakes
363 complaintsElectrical system
324 complaintsVehicle speed control
304 complaintsOther or unknown
229 complaintsSteering
216 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
190 complaintsFuel system
159 complaintsBody and structure
48 complaintsAir bags
39 complaintsWheels
39 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford F-150
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.
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