2013 Ford F-550 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2013 Ford F-550 recalls

Most common 2013 Ford F-550 problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	2
Steering	1
Wheels	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Unknown Or Other	1

What owners report

2025-06-03, 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.

2024-12-26, Engine
Operator was driving the vehicle when they smelled fuel. Operator immediately pulled over and found fuel leaking from the secondary fuel filter. I also have a video of the leaking filter but can not attach here.

2023-06-19, Unknown Or Other
Entry/exit steps failed. While exiting the coach, the entry/exit steps collapsed. I almost fell out of the coach while exiting.

2015-12-23, Fuel/Propulsion System
REPLACE FUEL PUMP 3 TIMES?

2013-09-30, Wheels
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F550 WITH RICKSON WHEELS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, PART OF THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE WELDING OF THE WHEEL WAS IMPROPERLY CONSTRUCTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER OF THE WHEELS WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.

2013 Ford F-550 questions

Does the 2013 Ford F-550 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2013 Ford F-550: Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford F-550?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2), Steering (1), Wheels (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Ford F-550 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.