2013 Ford F-350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 9%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Ford F-350, 9% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,400 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.
“My wife was driving from a doctor's appointment when the truck just died. She pulled to the side then she called me. The truck cranked but wouldn't start so it was towed to healey /Ford lincoln in goshen, n.y.. After a week or so they call me gave some codes r/refuel system, they said they neede my approval to diagnose it but I declined because just for that was going to cost me 300. To 500.dollars so I towed the car to bedrock auto matbrook ny”
NHTSA complaint #11298063, filed 2020-01, 1 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“Engine fire - while traveling at 55mph and towing a fifth wheel trailer on the interstate, the vehicle indicated low fuel pressure on the dash panel. A fire erupted in the engine compartment sending smoke into the passenger compartment. After stopping, the fire spread to the remainder of the truck and then caught the fifth wheel trailer on fire. Both the truck and the fifth wheel trailer were destroyed in the fire. I believe that a diesel fuel leak caused the fire and resulting damage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10903231, filed 2016-09, 79,000 miles“When shifting from drive to reverse when parking a trailer or positing the truck in a parking space the engine will go full throttle and will spin the rear wheels even with your foot on the brake with no warning. The only way to stop the engine is to turn the key off putting in park or neutral does nothing. Have called several Ford dealers and was told that if no code was set they could not help. Have had the vehicle a little over a year and this has happened 10 times to me. If someone else was driving the truck they would most likely run into someone or something. …”
NHTSA complaint #11076652, filed 2018-03, 35,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-350. While the vehicle was being inspected, the contact was informed that the vehicle had a fuel contamination failure. It was diagnosed that the fuel injector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10905838, filed 2016-09, 3,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 7 | 9% |
| 2012 | 14 | 9% |
| 2011 | 20 | 15% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 10 | 8% |
| 2007 | 8 | 22% |
| 2006 | 22 | 15% |
| 2005 | 36 | 32% |
| 2004 | 25 | 16% |
| 2003 | 10 | 11% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 9% |
| 1994 | 6 | 6% |
| 1993 | 14 | 14% |
| 1992 | 11 | 21% |
| 1991 | 7 | 23% |
| 1990 | 9 | 23% |
| 1989 | 7 | 17% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford F-350
30 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsEngine
15 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 31, 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