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2013 Ford F-350 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
4%of 76 total for the year
Median mileage
43,506miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Ford F-350, 4% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,506 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.

“Excessive body swaying when turning steering wheel 1/4 inch right or left or trying to miss something in the road. There is no body stabling control at any speed.”

NHTSA complaint #10524490, filed 2013-07, 12 miles

“When driving my 2013 Ford 350 Crew Cab 4x4 6.7 Diesel with only 68,000 miles stock with original equiptment , I was driving to my chemo appt as I have stage 4 cancer and a mom of a young son the truck started a shake and the sterring wheel violently came away from my hands. It got so bad I almost went into oncoming traffic putting my sons life and myself and others in danger, I have brought this truck to local shop and they figure it out. This has gone several times. Its my primary truck. Im a widow and need a safe truck. I cant bring to dealer as they charge $150 hr. …”

NHTSA complaint #11569623, filed 2024-02

“The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the taillights were starting to crack between the taillights and the tailgate on both sides. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the Vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11422347, filed 2021-06, 87,000 miles

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201411%
201334%
201221%
201132%
200914%
200875%
200511%
200464%
200322%
200265%
200121%
200062%
199972%
199818%
199732%
199654%
199554%
199455%
199344%
199224%
199126%
199013%
198937%
198827%

Other parts of the 2013 Ford F-350

Steering
30 complaints
Suspension
30 complaints
Engine
15 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Tires
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 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