2013 Ford F-250 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Ford F-250, 5% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,700 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.
“Vehicle has always vibrated at highway speeds. This last weekend it started shaking so violently that even the phone mount on the windshield came off, forcing me to pull over on i75. After checking tires and tire pressure got back on the road, vibration came back but not as severe. Have had the tires checked for alignment and balance, no issues there. Seems to only be a problem at 60 MPH+”
NHTSA complaint #11399728, filed 2021-03, 153,000 miles“Chrome AC/heating vent bezels reflect sunlight to driver's eyes and impairs vision. This loss of vision causes a hazardous situation especially with light sensitive people.”
NHTSA complaint #10494709, filed 2013-01, 100 miles“The Ford f250 has no provision for illuminating the dashboard instruments in daylight. All of the controls for headlight, parking light, etc. Require the sensor on the dashboard to be reporting dark conditions similar to night time. This observation was confirmed by Ford service personnel who added that they have had many complaints about this condition. Even on bright days, the shadows on the instrument panel can be deep enough to prevent their being read. These instruments include the speedometer, temperature and fuel gages, and on-board warning/display. …”
NHTSA complaint #10568472, filed 2014-03, 11,400 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle had a bent frame, which resulted in a shake in the steering wheel. The failure was noticeable upon starting the vehicle at speeds approximately 65 MPH. In addition, the vehicle veered independently when it struck a bump. The vehicle also had a bent frame. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the bent frame resulted in failure with the steering. The vehicle had alignments, the tire was replaced, and the steering stabilized; however, the failure recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10785355, filed 2015-10, 30,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 11 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 16% |
| 1997 | 18 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 6 | 10% |
| 1986 | 2 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford F-250
48 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsWheels
8 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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