2013 Ford F-350 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 20%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Ford F-350, 20% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,500 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2013 6.7 diesel. It goes through the exhaust filter cleaning about every 200 miles. After this process starts the engine runs extremely rough, like it's ready to drop out. There is also a very loud knocking noise and violent shaking while I drive. Yes, it's more than just the typical diesel clatter.”
NHTSA complaint #10861015, filed 2016-04, 29,500 miles“I was driving in my neighborhood at about 25 MPH and the engine quit, and would not restart!! Also the ignition switch would allow the starter to stay engaged!! Had to turn the key off for the starter to stop!! The truck had to be towed to the dealer and it has beet there for over a week and they called yesterday and told me there were metal shavings in the fuel pump and I do not know if the metal shavings got into the oil system to ruin the engine!!”
NHTSA complaint #10622326, filed 2014-08, 12,400 miles“While towing our fifth-wheel trailer with our Ford f350 drw truck, the diesel particulate filter (DPF) caught fire. While towing our fifth-wheel, we turned from the highway onto a city street in mesa, az. We heard a loud pop and thought we blew a tire. After pulling over and checking that all tires were fine, we continued on. We noticed reduced power to the truck and the turbo boost was zero. We pulled over again to look for signs of a problem. We looked under the hood and did not see any obvious hoses blown or issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11128357, filed 2018-09, 85,500 miles“The egt sensor failed, therefore the engine's computer shut down the motor while I was driving 70 MPH on the interstate. The shut down starts by no longer allowing acceleration or to remain at a constant speed, but rather forcing the vehicle to slow down and not allowing the driver to keep engine control. I was in a rural stretch of highway and was able to get to the shoulder of the road without too much trouble, however I would be very concerned if this engine shut down happened while driving on a highway with a lot of traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10790402, filed 2015-11, 64,000 miles“Truck was idling then stopped and engine shut down. Truck was towed to dealer. Diagnosis was failed high pressure fuel pump due to metal shavings. No known issues with poor fuel. Fuel filters changed regularly. No water in fuel warning lights. No issues with vehicle health report done 1 day earlier. 65,000 miles. Ford company will not warranty repair due to alleged claim of contaminated fuel. No signs of rust, or any type of contaminate in or on components.”
NHTSA complaint #10887803, filed 2016-07, 65,000 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
- 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 | 6 | 7% |
| 2013 | 15 | 20% |
| 2012 | 25 | 17% |
| 2011 | 21 | 15% |
| 2009 | 4 | 14% |
| 2008 | 18 | 14% |
| 2007 | 4 | 11% |
| 2006 | 12 | 8% |
| 2005 | 18 | 16% |
| 2004 | 16 | 10% |
| 2003 | 7 | 8% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford F-350
30 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford F-350
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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