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2013 Ford F-350 SD Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
22%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Ford F-350 SD, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 500 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.

“1. Severe engine rattle and then severe shaking of entire truck due to exhaust regenerative system. Truck becomes hard to control on highway and presents danger in heavy traffic situations. …”

NHTSA complaint #10587892, filed 2014-05, 500 miles

“Cp4 pump failure resulting in stalled engine and loss of power brakes and power steering. Lifter failure resulting in loss of power and check engine light illuminating”

NHTSA complaint #11525000, filed 2023-06

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026113%
2025214%
202449%
202337%
20221211%
20211515%
2020147%
2019184%
201873%
2017234%
20162211%
20153818%
2014114%
2013222%
2012310%
2011921%
2010714%
200915%
20081010%
200714%
200654%
200584%
200475%
200343%
200232%
200021%

Other parts of the 2013 Ford F-350 SD

Steering
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford F-350 SD

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology