2013 Ford F-350 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2013 Ford F-350 recalls

Most common 2013 Ford F-350 problems

Problem areas named in the 76 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	30
Steering	30
Engine	15
Fuel/Propulsion System	6
Power Train	5
Wheels	5
Unknown Or Other	5
Structure	3
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	3
Electrical System	2

What owners report

2026-03-01, Steering
Driving along at 70 mph and just crossed a bridge and met the asphalt when all of a sudden the steering wheel shook violently & almost caused a fatal accident. Tractor trailer & cars swung to avoid me. Went to pull out onto expressway & at 15 mph & the rumble strips along the right shoulder caused it to shake again tremendously. This vehicle has had at least 8 episodes with the death wobble.This vehicle was taken in to a Ford dealership on December 3, 2025 and was supposed to be fixed entirely. Someone is going to be killed until Ford realizes the problem.Please act on this issue. I have reported these incidents three-times to you folks with out hearing back.

2025-12-20, Steering
Was driving at 55mph and suddenly truck went into a terrible death wobble & almost caused a serious crash. On 11/25/2025 I had taken it in to the ford dealership to correct this problem since it had happened four times in August & September of this year. Which also almost caused four serious accidents. The ford dealer replaced L & R dragline ends & adjuster sleeve.Replaced right outer tie rod end & replaced track bar ball joint. Performed 3D wheel alignment & road tested on highway..This is the second time I’m writing you to get this recalled.

2025-11-25, Steering
STEERING BECAME ERRATIC & UNCONTROLABLE WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH. STEERING WHEEL SHOOK . IT WAS A DEATH WOBBLE AND ALMOST CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS. THIS IS A 2013 FORD F-350 WITH 102,000 MILES. EACH TIME TRUCK HAD IT HAPPEN, IT WAS AFTER A EXPANSION JOINT IN ROAD WAS GONE OVER. TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO FORD DEALER & WE ARE WAITING FOR THEIR ASSEMENT OF THE PROBLEM.

2025-10-22, Back Over Prevention
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera was intermittently inoperable. The message "Camera Unavailable - See Dealer" was displayed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

2025-08-22, Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2013 F-350 Super Duty 6.7 Diesel truck has a problem with the DEF system and power loss. I had a check engine light come on, and an AutoZone scan shows a P20BA Power Train System and a few other codes were noted (see attached documents). I took it to my selling dealer, and they confirmed the Reductant Heater needs to be replaced. I found out there is a recall for this defective part on just about every Ford F-Series 6.7 Diesel "except" my specific year and model. The recall on all of the other F-Series trucks have the same defective part as my truck has. Why is Ford getting away with this. If the part installed in my truck is the same defective part that is being replaced on all of the ot

2013 Ford F-350 questions

Does the 2013 Ford F-350 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2013 Ford F-350: Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford F-350?

Based on 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (30), Steering (30), Engine (15).

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Ford F-350 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.