2013 Ford F-250 Engine Problems
- 7
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 7 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-250. While driving approximately 35 mph, the abs, reduced power mode, and check engine indicators illuminated independently. The contact called three different dealers, including wendle ford at [redacted] (located at 9000 n division st, spokane, wa 99218) and was informed to bring the vehicle to their facility. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 11205559
Engine
Valve spring while driving on a highway the valve spring broke after only 78,000 miles on the engine.
ODI 11120888
Electrical System · Engine
Travelling north on i25 in new mexico. Going 60 mph pulling a 5th wheel trailer. Low fuel pressure light came on and lost power steering. Smoke coming from under hood. Then all warning lights came on and coasted to side of the road. By the time i stopped, the engine compartment was fully engulfed in flames. Tried to release the hood but cable melted. Exited the vehicle and called 911. Passer by loaned me fire…
Fire reported
ODI 11102396
Engine
Exhaust gas temperature sensors continue to cause issues, beginning within a year of purchase of vehicle new in 11/2013 (july 28, 2014). My truck has been in the ford shop at least seven times now (currently in the shop now--july 2017--for a sensor that showed problems and was replaced last month--june 2017). The vehicle was moving in each circumstance; the first time my dashboard lit up and said "stop safely…
ODI 11005168
Engine
Part of spark plug blew out of the head. The remaining portion fell into the cylinder causing internal damage to two cylinders. Dealer had to install remanufactured engine. Very expensive.
ODI 11033216
Engine
At approximately 44,000 miles the radiator developed a leak. Warranty on this item i was told expired at 36,000 and it will not be covered.
ODI 10891666
Engine
This is the second time that this issue has happened. The first occasion was on 1-22-15 while driving 40 mph, message center alert notified that a emissions fault had occurred and vehicle will be put into emergency mode and speed will be limited to 50 mph within 50 miles. I immediately took the truck to the dealer and was notified that there was a problem with the def system. At the same time, i was informed that an…
ODI 10682169