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Ford F-550Model year report

2013 Ford F-550 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
8,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Ford F-550 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2013 Ford F-550. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system (1) and other or unknown (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “At 05:58 this morning the garage received a phone call from Roadside assistance regarding a vehicle fire on the unit. Spoke with the operator to verify his safety and inquire as to what happened. He stated he was driving down highway 99 at approx.70mph when he heard a loud pop, reduce engine power light came on, low fuel pressure light came on, smelled diesel, then unit caught fire before he could get pulled off.”

NHTSA complaint #11664574, filed 2025-06

Steering: “The contact owns a 2013 Ford thor daybreak rv equipped with a 2013 Ford mh stripped chassis (n/a). The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle began to wander out of the traveled lane independently. The contact drove with caution at a low speeds. The vehicle was later taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to a loose steering shift clamp bolt. The steering column was realigned and the bolt was tightened. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 1,100.”

NHTSA complaint #10511281, filed 2013-05, 1,100 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,100 and 33,000 miles.

67%0–100%10–2533%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 8,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201322015202320242025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 Ford F-550 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 8 on record; the latest 8 are shown.

Other model years of the Ford F-550

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20201738,2392———Rising
201914108,2824———Not enough data
2018832,27510———Not enough data
20171480,0005———Not enough data
2016985,0000———Not enough data
201368,0001———Not enough data
20121372,0005———Not enough data
20111221,0945———Not enough data

All Ford F-550 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Ford F-550 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2013 Ford F-550 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Ford F-550 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system with 1.

Has the 2013 Ford F-550 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Ford F-550 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,100 and 33,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.