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2013 Ford F-450 Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
17%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
7,804miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Ford F-450, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,804 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.

“Code p2201 setting and causing truck to go into limp mode and reduce power. Vehicle is used a a brushpumper for fire department. Has been in for repairs to dealer 12 times with no repair that has lasted. Code sets when in motion, de-rates power and has to limp back to shop. Cannot be used to fight fires at this time.”

NHTSA complaint #10851181, filed 2016-03, 7,804 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202028%
2019420%
2018330%
201715%
2015467%
2013117%
2012536%
2011333%

Other parts of the 2013 Ford F-450

Brakes
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford F-450

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