2013 Ford F-250 SD Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 19%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,030miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Ford F-250 SD, 19% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,030 miles.
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.
“Had check engine light come on. Brought to Ford service 3 times. The last time they quoted me 11,145 to fix saying water was in fuel. I thought it was under warranty, which they claim it is not. My insurance company sent by an engineer, which he sent fuel to independent lab. Fuel results came back negative for excessive fuel. Truck has been at service center for 1 month,with no results.”
NHTSA complaint #10576017, filed 2014-03, 30,000 miles“As I pulled out of the dealer after taking it in for a replacement mirror and washer nozzles,I got onto the freeway and at about 60 MPH my my truck lost power,service engine light came on,the warning sign on the dash indicated that the truck did not have any fuel pressure and speed dropped to about 30 MPH.as I was able to pull of the freeway before causing an accident,I parked the truck, contacted the dealer to see what exactly was done to my truck besides the work that needed to be done.I then was able to get back to the dealer through the streets because it was only limited to a certain…”
NHTSA complaint #10840373, filed 2016-03, 60 miles“Ford voiding warrant repairs on cp4 fuel pump due to fuel contamination - we have seen NHTSA resolve the issue with cp4 fule pump for vw- we need to have NHTSA look at this for Ford- they repair cost that Ford is putting on the owners range from 10-18ku . There are many complaints on this issue with Ford and NHTSA - dealers are instructing owners to also to file a claim with their auto insurance company under comprehensive coverage so they insurance company pays for their faulty design. …”
NHTSA complaint #10907219, filed 2016-09“2013 Ford f-250 super duty. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical system issues. The consumer stated the radio would sometimes come on with the key and would only work on one am channel and on fm channel and it would not turn off. The only way to turn off the radio, was to turn the engine off and re-start it. The stereo system had a bad reception. The fuel gauge was stuck on 1/4 tank and he took several tries shutting the vehicle on and off to get it to work the door alarm worked intermittently. …”
NHTSA complaint #10712776, filed 2015-04Related service bulletins
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Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 31 | 24% |
| 2021 | 44 | 26% |
| 2020 | 64 | 24% |
| 2019 | 50 | 4% |
| 2018 | 21 | 5% |
| 2017 | 54 | 5% |
| 2016 | 29 | 10% |
| 2015 | 34 | 11% |
| 2014 | 5 | 19% |
| 2013 | 4 | 19% |
| 2012 | 6 | 11% |
| 2011 | 13 | 11% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 26 | 9% |
| 2004 | 38 | 15% |
| 2003 | 24 | 13% |
| 2002 | 10 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford F-250 SD
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford F-250 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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