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2013 Ford F-150 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 0 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Recommended — 2013 Ford F-150

The 2013 Ford F-150 shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
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Owner Complaints
No complaints filed
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Ford F-150 (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V075000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V433000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V345000
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Ford F-150 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Ford F-150

Is the 2013 Ford F-150 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Ford F-150 has 3 recalls and no complaints on file. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2013 Ford F-150 have?
The 2013 Ford F-150 has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford F-150?
No significant complaint patterns were found for the 2013 Ford F-150 in NHTSA data.
Is the 2013 Ford F-150 safe to buy?
The 2013 Ford F-150 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford F-150 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford F-150 are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.