"How reliable is the 2013 Ford F-250?"

"Based on 153 NHTSA complaints, the 2013 Ford F-250 has a median complaint mileage of 78000 miles. The most common issue is Suspension."

"What are common problems with the 2013 Ford F-250?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Ford F-250 is Suspension, accounting for a significant portion of the 153 total complaints filed."

2013 Ford F-250: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 153 complaints

153

Total Complaints

78,000mi

Median Mileage

Suspension

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

38,000 25th Percentile

78,000 Median Mileage

121,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Suspension

Steering

Engine

Wheels

Unknown Or Other

Fuel/Propulsion System

Body

Air Bags

Seat Belts

Exterior Lighting

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"CHROME AC/HEATING VENT BEZELS REFLECT SUNLIGHT TO DRIVER'S EYES AND IMPAIRS VISION. THIS LOSS OF VISION CAUSES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION ESPECIALLY WITH LIGHT SENSITIVE PEOPLE. *TR"

"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2013 FORD F-250 PLATINUM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE CONTACT HAD TO UTILIZE THE HIGH BEAM SWITCH TO ACTIVATE THE HEADLIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE DASH SENOR ..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Suspension 47 complaints

25th: 60,500 mi Median: 93,000 mi 75th: 127,500 mi

Steering 37 complaints

25th: 78,625 mi Median: 108,000 mi 75th: 153,250 mi

Engine 9 complaints

25th: 42,250 mi Median: 59,696 mi 75th: 81,000 mi

Wheels 8 complaints

25th: 60,000 mi Median: 64,000 mi 75th: 121,000 mi

Unknown Or Other 8 complaints

25th: 60,000 mi Median: 72,000 mi 75th: 74,500 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 23 FL: 16 CA: 11 AZ: 9 NC: 8 CO: 7 NM: 7 LA: 6 GA: 6 OK: 6

Who Files Complaints?

1.3%

Original Owners

98.7%

Second+ Owners

Ford F-250 — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1991	145	94,177	Switch	5
1992	149	91,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	6
1993	183	152,500	Tank Assembly	6
1994	156	114,581	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	7
1995	238	115,000	Front	12
1996	212	125,000	Tires	11
1997	348	114,000	Tires	21
1998	76	114,500	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	2
1999	702	94,000	Tires	61
2000	417	75,768	Tires	39
2001	269	67,000	Tires	20
2002	189	89,000	Engine	15
2003	148	90,000	Tires	7
2004	201	55,079	Engine And Engine Cooling	12
2005	207	65,000	Steering	4
2006	332	61,200	Steering	14
2007	84	42,000	Steering	3
2008	255	75,000	Steering	12
2009	92	69,000	Steering	0
2010	109	80,400	Steering	2
2011	384	70,000	Suspension	8
2012	418	78,000	Suspension	5
2014	235	83,154	Suspension	3
2015	425	70,300	Steering	7
2016	424	62,000	Steering	9
2017	1713	30,000	Steering	18
2018	615	28,252	Steering	10
2019	1912	20,000	Steering	25
2020	336	41,900	Power Train	4
2021	200	43,000	Fuel System, Diesel	5
2022	136	40,000	Power Train	4

Extend Your Suspension Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Avoid potholes and speed bumps at high speed
Replace shocks/struts every 50,000-75,000 miles even if they seem fine
Get alignment checked if the car pulls or tires wear unevenly
Don't overload the vehicle beyond its rated capacity
Address clunking or bouncing immediately — worn suspension damages other components

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28