2013 Ford F-250 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 9%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,696miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Ford F-250, 9% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,696 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Exhaust gas temperature sensors continue to cause issues, beginning within a year of purchase of vehicle new in 11/2013 (july 28, 2014). My truck has been in the Ford shop at least seven times now (currently in the shop now--july 2017--for a sensor that showed problems and was replaced last month--june 2017). The vehicle was moving in each circumstance; the first time my dashboard lit up and said stop safely now --I barely made it off the highway before the truck shut down. Had to have it towed to dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11005168, filed 2017-07, 12,572 miles“Travelling north on i25 in new mexico. Going 60 MPH pulling a 5th wheel trailer. Low fuel pressure light came on and lost power steering. Smoke coming from under hood. Then all warning lights came on and coasted to side of the road. By the time I stopped, the engine compartment was fully engulfed in flames. Tried to release the hood but cable melted. Exited the vehicle and called 911. Passer by loaned me fire extinguishers but fire too hot. Fire department arrived within minutes and extinguished the flames. Truck towed to a holding yard.”
NHTSA complaint #11102396, filed 2018-06, 62,000 miles“This is the second time that this issue has happened. The first occasion was on 1-22-15 while driving 40 MPH, message center alert notified that a emissions fault had occurred and vehicle will be put into emergency mode and speed will be limited to 50 MPH within 50 miles. I immediately took the truck to the dealer and was notified that there was a problem with the def system. At the same time, I was informed that an update was needed (14e03 program update). This was a fuel system calibration. All work was completed with no explanation. I left and the truck seemed fine with no messages. …”
NHTSA complaint #10682169, filed 2015-02, 57,393 miles“Reductant heater not covered by warranty under extended emissions program for this model year, although larger trucks with same drivetrain were covered. It is covered under customer satisfaction program 18m01, for 2011-2015 f450 through f550 diesel trucks, but only for 2011 through 2012 for f250 and f350 trucks. This is the def heater assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #11341065, filed 2020-07, 37,000 miles“Part of spark plug blew out of the head. The remaining portion fell into the cylinder causing internal damage to two cylinders. Dealer had to install remanufactured engine. Very expensive.”
NHTSA complaint #11033216, filed 2017-10, 115,213 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11023852Sep 24, 2025Certain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update for Qualified Vehicles
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10058677Aug 10, 2015Ford: 2011-2014 f-super duty vehicles equipped with 6.7l diesel engine may experience a running rough or misfire during exhaust regeneration process
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 | 9 | 9% |
| 2012 | 27 | 10% |
| 2011 | 30 | 12% |
| 2010 | 9 | 12% |
| 2009 | 5 | 9% |
| 2008 | 19 | 10% |
| 2007 | 5 | 8% |
| 2006 | 21 | 10% |
| 2005 | 26 | 18% |
| 2004 | 19 | 12% |
| 2003 | 13 | 11% |
| 2002 | 12 | 8% |
| 2001 | 13 | 6% |
| 2000 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 16 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford F-250
48 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford F-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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