How many problems does the 2013 FORD F-350 have?

The 2013 FORD F-350 currently has 83 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

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

The most common problems reported for the 2013 FORD F-350 are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2013 FORD F-350 problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2013 FORD F-350 comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2013 FORD F-350 Problems

STEERING

13 complaints

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.

Nov 25, 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 65-75 MPH over a bumpy road surface, the vehicle experienced a death wobble. The contact stated that the steering wheel and the front end of the vehicle were shuddering violently, nearly causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact stated that upon decelerating to 20 MPH, the vehicle failure ceased, and the contact pulled over to the side of the road temporarily. The contact resumed driving. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 20N04. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Feb 27, 2025

When hitting a bump in the road at highway speed, the front end of the truck will began to wobble and oscillate uncontrollably. Had to stop by the side of the road to get it to stop. Took it to the local Ford dealership and they are replacing all the steering components in the front end at my expense…$2100. This is apparently a known issue with 2009 and later Ford Super Duty trucks. This is an extremely dangerous situation and should be rectified by Ford at no cost to owners.

Nov 17, 2022

I have had a few instances where the steering wheel gets a little shaky when hitting a bump but had a significant event that recently happened. I was traveling about 70 mph, with 3 other individuals in the truck with me. We were on a relatively smooth highway, one that is very well maintained. We went over a bridge and as we came off of the bridge and over the “joint” between the road and the bridge, the steering wheel began to violently shake, worse than anything I have ever experienced. I was white-knuckled trying to keep control of the vehicle, all the while slowing down on the highway. The truck was drifting left as it was shaking and I finally was able to come to almost a complete stop, which is when the shaking stopped. The shaking lasted maybe 20 -30 seconds. There was no warning, no lights or messages on the dash…and the “joint” between the road and the bridge was not very rough. I am thankful no one was hurt and there wasn’t much traffic around us when it happened. I am also thankful I wasn’t hauling my horse trailer and horses when it happened because it could have turned out much worse. I have scheduled an appointment with the dealership to take the vehicle in. I can’t possibly chance this happening again…especially with a horse trailer hooked up.

Apr 16, 2022

I was driving on the freeway when I hit a small bump and the steering wheel began to shake uncontrollably. Luckily, I was able to merge to the shoulder for safety. Only after I stopped completely did the shaking stop. Signs of the famous "death wobble" on these trucks. Ford needs to fix! Veer dangerous and scary.

Oct 14, 2021

+ 8 more complaints for this component

SUSPENSION

12 complaints

Every time I hit a bump it starts to shake and I have to slow way down to stop it. Was told not to drive on highway that it has what they call the death wobble.

Aug 17, 2024

I am the original owner and began experiencing the death wobble in 2020. I put $5k into my suspension and put an additional steering stabilizer bracket to still experience the wobble. It’s dangerous and has nearly made me wreck with my only child onboard. Something has to be done. This is a known issue that Ford will not address or repair properly. These vehicles are not cheap and we should feel safe to drive on the interstate. I currently cannot. Extremely disappointed in Ford

Nov 21, 2023

As I drive on the freeway, if I hit even the smallest bump or rough patch in the road, the vehicle begins to shake violently and the only way to stop the shaking is to slow way down to an almost complete stop. It is difficult to see and steer to control vehicle. Often I am not able to pull over to the side of the road to stop and end up stopping in a lane in the middle of the freeway. This is very dangerous. We have had the vehicle serviced multiple times to try to repair the problem and nothing has helped.

Oct 16, 2022

As we were driving on the highway, the “death wobble” as it’s been coined happened to us. We were going 70 mph on the highway and hit a bump and then the whole front end of the truck was shaking violently. Fortunately my husband is aware of this and knows of this happening to other vehicles that he slowed down immediately to prevent anything else from happening. Not only did the intense shaking happen, but it also popped the hood. Thank goodness it stayed latched otherwise that could have also been a serious issue. Thankful we were not on a crowded freeway or highway and were able to slow down fast. This also happened to him a few weeks earlier on a highway. This is a huge safety issue. I’m not sure if I would have been able to control the vehicle like he did if I had been driving. Unfortunately unless you have a dealer or service tech riding with you at all times, this can not be predictably reproduced. Of course there were no warning signs as it just happened after hitting a bump.

May 07, 2022

Violent shaking of steering column at highway speeds starting around 50 mph. Occupant has to slow down and pull over on side of road in order for violent shaking to stop.

Oct 06, 2021

+ 7 more complaints for this component

ENGINE

11 complaints

Several months ago I noticed a shrill whining noise coming from the engine compartment. Upon closer inspection, I observed raw emissions coming from the exhaust manifold. Upon research I noticed that this was a very common problem with the 6.7 diesel between 2011 and 2014 with Ford even putting out a service bulletin (SSM50330) and designing repair parts and new heads for their defective design of exhaust studs. The repair of this defective part is very costly and they expect the owners of the vehicles to bear the entire cost of this repair. This is not only a safety issue because of exhaust gases entering the cab of the vehicle, but is also an EPA issue because these gases are passing directly to the atmosphere without being treated or going through the catalytic converter!

Dec 16, 2024

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 75-80 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION FORD BROOKSVILLE (7200 SOUTH BROAD STREET, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601, (866) 483-4606), NICK NICHOLAS FORD INC (2901 FL-44, INVERNESS, FL 34453,(352) 726-1231), AND CRYSTAL FORD (2440 NW, US-19, CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34428, (352) 795-7371); HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 24710433W3G5B1. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.

Dec 02, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT DETECTED AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUEL. THE CONTACT GREW UNCOMFORTABLE DUE TO THE ODOR, WHICH WOULD NOT RELENT. ALSO, WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED ONTO HIS STREET, A LOUD EXPLOSION OCCURRED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND BLACK SMOKE APPEARED. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE, JUMPED OUT AND THE VEHICLE THEN WAS ENGULFED IN THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THEIR WERE NO INJURIES, NO OTHER PEOPLE WERE INVOLVED. NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED TOTALED BY THE CONTACTS INSURANCE. THE CONTACT CALLED SARCHIONE FORD (1668 OH-44, RANDOLPH, OH 44265 (330) 578-2090) WHERE THE DEALER DID NOTHING TO ASSIST THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

Jul 18, 2019

Fire: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CORNERSTONE FORD CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (17219 US-10, ELK, MN 55330) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DEF SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED OR THE VEHICLE WOULD EVENTUALLY GO INTO LIMP MODE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DEF SYSTEM, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED EIGHTEEN MONTHS LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE DEALER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE DEF SYSTEM WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

Dec 13, 2018

WHILE TOWING OUR FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILER WITH OUR FORD F350 DRW TRUCK, THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) CAUGHT FIRE. WHILE TOWING OUR FIFTH-WHEEL, WE TURNED FROM THE HIGHWAY ONTO A CITY STREET IN MESA, AZ. WE HEARD A LOUD "POP" AND THOUGHT WE BLEW A TIRE. AFTER PULLING OVER AND CHECKING THAT ALL TIRES WERE FINE, WE CONTINUED ON. WE NOTICED REDUCED POWER TO THE TRUCK AND THE TURBO BOOST WAS ZERO. WE PULLED OVER AGAIN TO LOOK FOR SIGNS OF A PROBLEM. WE LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND DID NOT SEE ANY OBVIOUS HOSES BLOWN OR ISSUES. THE TRUCK WAS STILL RUNNING, SO WE CONTINUED ON SLOWLY AS WE WERE ALMOST HOME. NEAR ELLSWORTH/THOMAS ROAD IN MESA, I GOT A NOTICE, "REDUCED ENGINE POWER," AS MY 14YO SON YELLED, "THERE'S SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE TRUCK." WE PULLED OVER AGAIN AND MY WIFE AND SON SAW FLAMES SHOOTING OUT OF THE TAILPIPE AND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS GLOWING RED HOT. THE DPF WAS BLOWING FLAMS OUT TOWARDS THE GROUND. WE EMPTIED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH NO EFFECT. OUR TRAILER HAS A WATER HOSE SO WE SPRAYED WATER ON IT FOR ABOUT 10 MIN TO COOL IT DOWN AND STOP IT FROM REIGNITING. WE DID NOT CALL POLICE AS MY WIFE AND I SHARE NEARLY 40 YEARS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE. WE EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND CALLED FOR A TOW. AFTER $10,000 IN REPAIRS, WE HAVE RECEIVED NO RESPONSE FROM FORD. WE HAVE NOT FILED AN INSURANCE CLAIM YET AND ARE WORKING TO CONTACT FORD AGAIN. FORD KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DEF/DPF SYSTEMS. DRIVERS HAVE NO INSTRUMENTATION TO SEE THE TEMP READINGS ON THE FOUR TEMP GAUGES ALONG THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. HOW ARE THERE NO ERROR CODES OR NOTICES WHEN A VEHICLE IS ON FIRE??? MY AND MY WIFE'S EXPERIENCE HANDLING EMERGENCIES PREVENTED A TOTAL LOSS OF OUR VEHICLE AND POTENTIAL DEATH OF OUR FAMILY. PICS ATTACHED. PICS OF RED HOT EXHAUST ARE NOT OUR VEHICLE, BUT A VEHICLE THAT HAD THE SAME ISSUE. THIS IS WHAT OURS LOOKED LIKE.

Sep 09, 2018

Fire: 1

+ 6 more complaints for this component

STEERING,SUSPENSION

10 complaints

The Ford F350 Death Wobble due to - stablizers and track bar.

Sep 19, 2023

Death wobble

Aug 09, 2022

Driving down the road at approximately 60 mph we crossed over a bridge. Once we crossed the bridge the trucks steering wheel started to shake violently making the truck near impossible to handle and steer. We had to reduce speed quickly and pull to the side of the roadway to keep from wrecking the truck.

Jul 21, 2022

The truck vibrates uncontrollably when driving on the freeway at speeds between 65-75mph. This typically occurs when the truck hits a bump when driving in this speed range. Doing a google search and reviewing videos of this issue reveals a pheonomea referred to as 'death wobble'. This has happened to me at least 8 times over the past 8-10 months. I had the shocks changed recently hoping that this would fix the problem. This did NOT fix the problem. On one occassion while driving in Pennsylvania towing my boat, I was nearly in an accident. When the vibration/attenuation occurred I was driving approx 70mph and had to slow to 40mph nearly causing an accident. This is a very scary issue that apparently through research Ford is well aware of. I have my truck at the dealership as I write this complaint and they are saying they cannot identify the problem....So, the genesis of the Ford class action law suit was a similar issue. The dealership turned a customer away with a known safety issue. Wonder if this is going to happen to me? If I am turned away with a known safety issue and end up in an accident, you will certainly hear from me again! This is crazy. Merry Christmas!

Dec 23, 2021

THE TRUCK DEVELOPS A SEVERE SHAKE/WOBBLE IN FRONT END WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND HITS A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE TRUCK IS HARD TO CONTROL AND HAS TO BE SLOWED CONSIDERABLY BEFORE IT STOPS THE WOBBLE AND CAN BE CONTROLLED.

Aug 18, 2020

+ 5 more complaints for this component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

4 complaints

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 other trucks, why is my truck not included in the recall, it is the same defective part. It is costing me over $1,700.00 to replace a known to Ford and NTSB, a defective part. I would think Ford should be ordered to include my truck in the recall or replace at cost of parts only and not the full-blown excessive charge I am having to pay. PLEASE HELP

Aug 22, 2025

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING FROM A DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT WHEN THE TRUCK JUST DIED. SHE PULLED TO THE SIDE THEN SHE CALLED ME. THE TRUCK CRANKED BUT WOULDN'T START SO IT WAS TOWED TO HEALEY /FORD LINCOLN IN GOSHEN, N.Y.. AFTER A WEEK OR SO THEY CALL ME GAVE SOME CODES R/REFUEL SYSTEM, THEY SAID THEY NEEDE MY APPROVAL TO DIAGNOSE IT BUT I DECLINED BECAUSE JUST FOR THAT WAS GOING TO COST ME 300. TO 500.DOLLARS SO I TOWED THE CAR TO BEDROCK AUTO MATBROOK NY

Jan 09, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL CONTAMINATION FAILURE. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.

Sep 12, 2016

ENGINE FIRE - WHILE TRAVELING AT 55MPH AND TOWING A FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER ON THE INTERSTATE, THE VEHICLE INDICATED "LOW FUEL PRESSURE" ON THE DASH PANEL. A FIRE ERUPTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SENDING SMOKE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. AFTER STOPPING, THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE REMAINDER OF THE TRUCK AND THEN CAUGHT THE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER ON FIRE. BOTH THE TRUCK AND THE FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER WERE DESTROYED IN THE FIRE. I BELIEVE THAT A DIESEL FUEL LEAK CAUSED THE FIRE AND RESULTING DAMAGE. BECAUSE THIS FIRE OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, IT LED TO A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED.

Sep 02, 2016

Fire: 1

TIRES

2 complaints

1. The tread seperated from the tire at 60mph on highway. small vibration prior to incident. 2. Extremely dangerous to all. Vehicle was towing loaded horse trailer, middle lane. 3. Tried to bring up to Michelin corporate with little help available. 4. I will be taking tire to vender/dealer for inspection. have photos available. 5. only warning was small vibration that became present at 50-60 mph and went away at lower speeds. Vehicle did not vibrate on prior day. thought is was out of balance wheel.

Mar 24, 2025

TIRE SEPARATION. 4 OF 5 ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MICHELIN LTX M'S2 225/75 R16 TIRES HAVE FAILED.

Apr 15, 2017

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 complaints

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) cooler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21M04. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 78,500.

Jul 26, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the service warning light illuminated while driving approximately 30 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle went into limp mode. The contact called the dealer and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and informed the contact that the catalytic convertor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The contact stated that the Ford Customer Service Representative then transferred the call to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was 96,904.

Mar 24, 2022

STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

We had the death wobbles going 65 on cruise control everytime we hit a bump on the freeway. I lose control until I slow down to 35 mph.

Nov 14, 2023

We have experienced “death wobble” several times with the Ford. Every time we get all the necessary parts replaced and they’ll last about 6 months and the death wobble will return. It’s highly dangerous as you lose control of the vehicle and it can walk into another lane with traffic. You are unable to steer when this is happening. The only way to regain control is to slow the vehicle down to around 35/40 mph. It’s a danger to us and to others on the road.

Jan 02, 2023

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

Cp4 pump failure resulting in stalled engine and loss of power brakes and power steering. Lifter failure resulting in loss of power and check engine light illuminating

Jun 02, 2023

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EGR COOLER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NINE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Mar 18, 2016

STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS

2 complaints

Traveling at speeds between 60-70mph on highways, at slights curves with rough pavement, my truck begins shaking violently to the point of losing control. Once I slow down and pull over it stops. It occurs without any warning. It has now happened a half dozen times. Nearly lost control and just avoided an accident on the last event. I had recall work done at Ford dealer today. Described the event. They told me about “death wobble” occurrences common with F250 and F350s. Looked it up. Description matches perfectly with my experience. Mechanics checked my steering linkage, axel, wheels for play, u linkages. Nothing out of the ordinary. I am deeply concerned for my safety.

Jun 16, 2022

Violent shaking while driving even after steering damper replaced.

Jun 01, 2022

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

The EGR system has caused the truck's transmission to go into idle mode which is 2 miles an hour. Safely it can not be driven to be serviced if you are on the road. This system has reset its self on 3 occasions, once when I was taking the truck into a Ford service dealership. They stated they could not do anything without the trouble senor on. There is one recall on the nox sensor and 3 other service alerts for the EGR on the trucks. This is very dangerous and should be put in your system.

Jul 12, 2021

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEED I NOTICED MY CAR PULLING TO ONE SIDE AND THEN MY LOW TIRE PRESSURE COME ON .WHEN I GOT TO A SAFE LOCATION I LOOKED AT MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE AND SAW IT WAS LOW. I PUT AIR IN IT, AFTER RETURNING TO MY CAR IT WAS LOW AGAIN. I PUT AIR IN IT AGAIN, DROVE TO THE SHOP TO GET MY TIRE LOOKED AT AND THEY SAID THERE IS A CRACK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RIM. THEY SAID THEY HAVE NOT SEEN THIS BEFORE ON THEI TYPE OF TRUCK (KNOWN FOR HAULING HEAVY LOADS), AND THEY HAD TO ORDER A BRAND NEW RIM. OF COURSE MY TRUCK IS OUTSIDE OF THE WARRENTY, THAT'S WHEN THINGS TEND TO GO BAD. IM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS BEING A MANAFACTOR DEFECT DUE TO WHERE THE CRACK IS LOCATED. I'M ALSO VERY CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF ME AND OTHERS DUE TO THE AREA WHERE WE LIVE, HOW WE USE HIGH SPEED HIGHWAYS TO GET AROUND, WHAT WE ACTUALLY USE THE TRUCK FOR, AND OTHERS. ALTHOUGH NOBODY WAS HURT, IT COULD HAVE BEEN A CATASTROPHE. PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND HOW SOMETHING LIKE THIS COULD OCCUR ON THIS TYPE OF HEAVY DUTY TRUCK. I'M MAKING A REPORT NOW BECAUSE SOO MANY PEOPLE TOLD ME TO DUE TO SAFETY PROTOCOLS. THABK YOU

Sep 21, 2018

STRUCTURE

2 complaints

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the taillights were starting to crack between the taillights and the tailgate on both sides. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the Vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

Jun 25, 2021

EXCESSIVE BODY SWAYING WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL 1/4 INCH RIGHT OR LEFT OR TRYING TO MISS SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. THERE IS NO BODY STABLING CONTROL AT ANY SPEED. *TR

Jul 11, 2013

POWER TRAIN

2 complaints

'TAKSTA RECALL' MY OIL PAN IS LEAKING IT'S BETTER TO HAVE GASKET NOT SEALER

Apr 02, 2019

THIS VEHICLE SHUTTERS UPON TAKING OFF AND WILL FROM SPEEDS OF 20 TO 70 MPH BOUNCE OR HAVE "WHEEL HOP". THE FORD DEALERSHIP HAD DISCRIBED THIS TO BE A SIMULAR PROBLEM AS THE SHORT BED SUPER DUTY, HOWEVER MAINTAIN THIS WHEEL HOP IS NOT A SAFTY ISSUE. I WAS ALSO ADVISED AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND RECOMMENDS NO FIX AND CALLS THIS THE CHARACTER OF THE TRUCK. AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE TRUCK WILL ACTUALLY BOUNCE THE REAR END TO WHERE THE FEELING IS LIKE THAT OF A BAD TIRE OR BUBBLED TIRE. THE WHEEL HOP WILL CONTINUE INTERMITTANTLY WHILE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. WHILE TOWING THIS ALSO INCREASES THE AMOUNT OF WHEEL HOP WITH WEIGHT IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK. *TT

Apr 16, 2014

BACK OVER PREVENTION

1 complaint

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.

Oct 22, 2025

STEERING,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

When driving my 2013 Ford 350 Crew Cab 4x4 6.7 Diesel with only 68,000 miles stock with original equiptment , I was driving to my chemo appt as I have stage 4 cancer and a mom of a young son the truck started a shake and the sterring wheel violently came away from my hands. It got so bad I almost went into oncoming traffic putting my sons life and myself and others in danger, I have brought this truck to local shop and they figure it out. This has gone several times. Its my primary truck. Im a widow and need a safe truck. I cant bring to dealer as they charge $150 hr. I dont have a extended warranty on the truck, No codes popped up on dash, Ford has many complaints with there trucks including the f 150 which i owned and it lived at the shop . over $10,000 out of pocket and problem never fixed always can find issue. something needs to be done before someone gets killed in a accident .

Feb 02, 2024

SUSPENSION,WHEELS

1 complaint

The 2013 Ford F-350 Death Wobble. The front end suspension was affected. It occurred on an Interstate freeway at approximately 75 MPH. This is the first time for the vehicle. It has not been to a shop post incident. There were two occupants in the vehicle at the time of incident. There was a section of less smooth pavement at the time the shake started.

Sep 18, 2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling smoke appeared between the driver's side front and rear door panels. The contact stated that prior to the failure the electrical door and window switch functioned intermittently. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the failure as a defective door wiring harness due to brittle wires from constantly opening and closing the doors. The contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the wires were melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 80,794.

May 10, 2022

SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

WITHIN THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE TRUCK HAS EXPERIENCE THE "DEATH WOBBLE". AT FIRST IT STARTED AT NORMAL MICHIGAN HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BUT IT HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT AND MORE REPEATABLE, AND OCCURRING A LOWER SPEEDS. ESSENTIALLY IF YOU HIT A TYPICAL HIGHWAY BUMP THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL FORCE YOU TO RAPIDLY DECELERATE OR BRAKE QUICKLY ON A HIGHWAY UNTIL IT STOPS. THIS TRUCK HAS A STOCK SUSPENSION AND ABOUT 150K MILES. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO A SUSPENSION SHOP THEY CANNOT IDENTIFY ANY FAILED COMPONENTS.

Aug 27, 2020

STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

A FORD TRUCK "DEATH WOBBLE" ALLEGES F-250 AND F-350 TRUCKS HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING LINKAGE AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS. THE PROPOSED CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT INCLUDES CURRENT AND FORMER OWNERS AND LESSEES OF 2005-2019 FORD F-250 AND F-350 TRUCKS. HOWEVER, THE PLAINTIFF SAYS THE FORD DEALERSHIP DENIED THE WOBBLE PROBLEM AND REFUSED TO REPAIR THE TRUCK UNDER WARRANTY. THE FORD TRUCK DEATH WOBBLE LAWSUIT WAS FILED IN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA - WILLIAM LESSIN, ET AL., V. FORD MOTOR COMPANY.

Dec 02, 2019

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

WOBBLE VIOLENT SHAKING

Nov 29, 2019

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK SO BADLY TO THE POINT THAT IT COULD NOT BE HELD. THE CONTACT SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN AND DROVE TO NEWINS BAY SHORE FORD (219 W MAIN ST, BAY SHORE, NY 11706). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.

Mar 27, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC FUNCTION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHEN IT WAS ADJUSTED USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS. THE DEALER (TOWNSEND SALES & SERVICE, 340 MAIN ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469, (978) 597-8955) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICING, BUT THEY FAILED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE ELECTRONIC FAILURE. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY SERVICED THE MIRROR UNDER A WARRANTY, BUT PROVIDED NO SPECIFIC ANALYSIS OF WHAT WAS DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND SUGGESTED THAT THE CONTACT TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.

Jul 11, 2018

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

WHEN SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE WHEN PARKING A TRAILER OR POSITING THE TRUCK IN A PARKING SPACE THE ENGINE WILL GO FULL THROTTLE AND WILL SPIN THE REAR WHEELS EVEN WITH YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE WITH NO WARNING. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE ENGINE IS TO TURN THE KEY OFF PUTTING IN PARK OR NEUTRAL DOES NOTHING. HAVE CALLED SEVERAL FORD DEALERS AND WAS TOLD THAT IF NO CODE WAS SET THEY COULD NOT HELP. HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AND THIS HAS HAPPENED 10 TIMES TO ME. IF SOMEONE ELSE WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK THEY WOULD MOST LIKELY RUN INTO SOMEONE OR SOMETHING. EVEN HOLDING THE BRAKE THE TRUCK STILL WILL MOVE OR SPIN THE REAR WHEELS DEPENDING ON THE ROAD SERVICE WHEN THIS DIESEL GOES FULL THROTTLE. NOT SAFE AT ALL. NEED SOME HELP GETTING THIS FIXED. HAS DONE IT WHEN SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE AND OR JUST GOING FROM PARK INTO DRIVE. NO REAL PATTERN WILL DO IT IN HOT WEATHER AND COLD WEATHER TEMP DOES NOT MAKE A DIFFERENCE. I HAVE LEARNED TO JUST REACH DOWN AND TURN THE KEY OFF WHEN THIS HAPPENS WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND IN GEAR. WILL START BACK UP AND BE AT NORMAL ENGINE SPEED. I HAVE TRIED TO MAKE IT DO THIS BY SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO MAKE THE ISSUE ACCRUE IT JUST HAPPENS.

Mar 07, 2018

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-350. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC AND HILL DESCENT FAULT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MALL OF GEORGIA FORD (4525 NELSON BROGDON BLVD NE, BUFORD, GA 30518, (678) 515-9339) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,650.

Feb 12, 2018

STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

WHILE OUR TRUCK ON A NORMAL HIGHWAY WITH MINOR IRREGULARITIES AND SOME ROUGH SURFACES AT A SPEED OF 60 TO 70 MPH, THE TRUCK WILL START TO OSCILLATE TO THE POINT OF INDUCING A VIOLENTLY STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY AND AN UNCONTROLLABLE BOUNCE OF THE FRONT WHEELS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE PAST 2-MONTHS WHEN I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK ON THE HIGHWAY. THE TRUCK IS PRIMARILY DRIVEN IN TOWN, I AM NOW SCARED TO GO ON THE ROAD WITH THE TRUCK AS THE CONDITION SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. I HAVE TO BRAKE QUICKLY AND STEER THE TRUCK TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO STOP THE OSCILLATION. THE SHAKING IS HAS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT BOTH TIMES WITH THE VEHICLE BEING VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. ONLY AFTER SLOWING TO APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH DOES THE OSCILLATION STOP. UPON RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM, I AM PERPLEXED WHY FORD OR THE NTHSA HAVE NOT STEPPED FORWARD TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE, SOMEONE WILL BE HURT OR KILLED IF A SOLUTION IS NOT FOUND. WE HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK NOW TO TWO DIFFERENT CERTIFIED FORD DEALERSHIPS AFTER EACH INCIDENT EACH TIME WE WERE TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND THIS SOMETIMES HAPPENS WITH THESE TRUCKS. THIS CAN'T SERIOUSLY BE TRUE? AFTER DOING RESEARCH I'VE FOUND THAT THE "DEATH WOBBLE" AS THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN TERMED BY THE MASSES IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND HAS BEEN FOR MANY YEARS NOT FOR THE SELECT FEW CONSUMERS BUT FOR SO MANY.

Sep 22, 2017

STRUCTURE,TIRES

1 complaint

TRAVELING, APPROX. 70 MPH ON I-20 JUST WEST OF CAMDEN S.C. FELT A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING OF THE TRUCK. HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION FOLLOWED BY THE DRIVER REAR SUDDENLY DROP, LOOKING IN THE SIDE MIRROR, SAW THE TIRE COMING APART. PULLED TO THE CENTER MEDIAN, THE SIDE, AND BED HEAVILY DAMAGED. TIRE HAD COME APART LIKE A RETREAD, WHICH IT WASN'T. BFGOODRICH LT305/65/R17, DOT BE09 MANUFACTURE 1312

May 05, 2017

WHEELS

1 complaint

PURCHASED TRUCK USED CAME WITH NEW TIRES, UNICORN CREATION LT265/70R-17 LOAD RANGE E. PURCHASED TRUCK 8/12/2015 , THE DATE CODE ON TIRES (2312) ON ALL 4 TIRES. IN LESS THAN 6000 MILES 3 TIRES HAD BROKEN STEEL BELTS. 4800 MILE VACATION FIRST LEG 1300 MILES MOSTLY INTERSTATE PENSACOLA,FL TO NORWICH,CT DOING THE SPEED LIMIT, I HAVE A TRUCK CAMPER APPROX. 2000 LB SO I AM ABOUT A 1000 LBS UNDER MAX.WE LEFT NORWICH,CT WENT NORTH UP US 1 UP COAST OF MAINE TO FORT KENT THEN CAME BACK SOUTH DOWN THE MIDDLE OF MAINE ALL BACK ROADS WHICH WERE ROUGH ACROSS NEW HAMP. AND VERMONT TO NY . GOING SLOW [45/50] MOST OF THE TIME NEVER NOTICED TIRE VIBERATION UNTILL GOT ON I-84 IN NY TO ALBANY. THEN NOTICED VIBRATION.FROM ALBANY,NY TO SCRANTON ,PA . VIBRATION GOT WORSE WENT TO TIRE SHOP IN VA. HAD FRONT TIRES BALANCED ABOUT 50 MILES DOWN THE ROAD STILL VIBRATING FOUND ANOTHER TIRE SHOP THEY FOUND RIGHT REAR TIRE BELT BROKEN , GOT TO MACON GA. WENT TO SHOP LEFT REAR TIRE WITH BROKEN BELT CAME ON HOME APPROX 320MI AND HAD RIGHT FRONT TIRE WITH BROKEN BELT . SO 3 OUT OF4 TIRES ALL THE SAME MFG DATE WITH BELTS BREAKING . RAN AIR PRESSURE AS PER DOOR DECAL 75 FRONT 80 REAR. WHEN I WOULD GET THE VIBRATION I WOULD GET OFF THE INTERSTATE ONTO SECONDARY ROADS TO SLOW DOWN AND VIBERATION WOULD EASE UP.I ONLY HAVE ONE OF THE TIRES WITH A BAD BELT.

Dec 01, 2016

SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

NOTICED ODD SMELL AT APPROX 50K MILES. THOUGHT IT WAS BURNED OIL. SERVICED AT FORD DEALER - BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM REAR BRAKE CALIPER FAILURE. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE CALIPER AND PADS. AFTER SERVICING, BRAKE FLUID SMELL CONTINUED. SERVICED AGAIN AT APPROX 56K MILES - BRAKE LINE LEAKING.

Mar 08, 2016

VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

SUNROOF EXPLODED SITTING STILL SHOWERING EVERYONE WITH GLASS, SOME GLASS GOT IN OCCUPANT FACE AND EYES

Dec 28, 2015

Injuries: 1

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

I WAS DRIVING IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD AT ABOUT 25 MPH AND THE ENGINE QUIT, AND WOULD NOT RESTART!! ALSO THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD ALLOW THE STARTER TO STAY ENGAGED!! HAD TO TURN THE KEY OFF FOR THE STARTER TO STOP!! THE TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER AND IT HAS BEET THERE FOR OVER A WEEK AND THEY CALLED YESTERDAY AND TOLD ME THERE WERE METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FUEL PUMP AND I DO NOT KNOW IF THE METAL SHAVINGS GOT INTO THE OIL SYSTEM TO RUIN THE ENGINE!! *TR

Aug 14, 2014

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