2013 Ford F-150 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 0%of 2,992 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 156,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2013 Ford F-150, 0% of the 2,992 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 156,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving with my cruise control set at 58 MPH at 5:45 AM this morning when I heard a loud thunk , my vehicle decelerated rapidly, the speedometer dropped to zero then the engine revved up rapidly. I applied the brakes and the hazard signal to try to avoid an accident. This is not the first time such an event has occurred. Ford has CSA19S07 active on my vehicle but the local Ford dealership has told me my vehicle is not covered by this CSA. I have reported these incidents to Ford Motor Company with no resolution. My 2-13 F-150 has approximately 105,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11457763, filed 2022-03“The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 30-35 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly applied the brakes on two occasions. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V614000 (Forward Collision Avoidance). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11651137, filed 2025-03, 156,000 miles“Brakes began to pulse when pressure applied to pedal. Complete loss of brake crashed in parking lot wall. Was knocked unconscious. The brake system has been professionally serviced. Cant find any reason for loss of brakes. This vehicle has been parked since incident. Because it will keep”
NHTSA complaint #11519245, filed 2023-04“what is a reasonabe time for dealers to get parts to repair a recall. They keep saying parts on back order. Other parts are available to repair but company will not approve due to cost.”
NHTSA complaint #11519380, filed 2023-04Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 42% |
| 2025 | 24 | 22% |
| 2024 | 14 | 7% |
| 2023 | 28 | 7% |
| 2022 | 20 | 3% |
| 2021 | 43 | 4% |
| 2020 | 24 | 3% |
| 2019 | 31 | 2% |
| 2018 | 9 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 | 5 | 0% |
| 2015 | 19 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 0% |
| 2013 | 5 | 0% |
| 2012 | 3 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 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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