2013 Ford F-150 body problems

Filed Jun 23, 2025 · Body · 201,987 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer for unrelated repairs, the contact was informed that the throttle body housing was failing. The contact was informed that the throttle body housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V659000 (Structure); however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 201,987.

Filed May 28, 2025 · Body, Electrical · OK

Seems to be a defect with the rear door saying it is ajar on the display screen also it wound lock or u lock with the key fob or PIN code. I have confirmed the door is completely shut. Defective wiring harness or something else may be the issue.

Filed Aug 28, 2024 · Body, Tires · 120,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound and became aware that the spare tire had almost struck another vehicle that was following behind. The vehicle was steered over to the side of the road and inspected. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle he observed that an unknown steel cable underneath the vehicle holding up the spare tire was corroded and had snapped. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2023 · Body · 150,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after a visual inspection of the rear fender wells and bed post, she became aware of extensive frame rusting. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the bed liner was holding moisture, resulting in abnormal corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jul 18, 2023 · Body · NC

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150 used to haul a 2022 Highland Ridge RV. The contact stated that when the RV was parked, the awning detached from the RV. The awning was not able to be re-installed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V573000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jun 25, 2021 · Body · GA

Moonroof guides/track. The plastic components fail on hundreds of thousands of these trucks F150/250/350+ Ford knows full well but sits on its hands. They refuse to sell a simple repair kit and charge $1200 for the entire moonroof assembly. Then 6 hours labor to take the headliner down and install. So over $2000 for something that really should only fail in a handful of vehicles. I've owned 5 different cars with these types of roof and never had an issue even after 10 years with a few of the ones I've owned. There are aftermarket repair kits that range from $25 for cheap off-shore kits to $119 for a US made kit. Ford is shirking their responsibility for a poorly engineered and manufactured part and basically fleecing these truck owners.

Filed Feb 23, 2021 · Body · 106,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the frame support fractured and detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer maguire's ford east (100 n thistledown dr, palmyra, pa 17078, (717)838-8300) and the contact was informed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2020 · Body · 60,000 miles · GA

My vehicle is leaking from the roof inside my truck and getting my seats wet. It's obviously a well known problem because I've seen other 2013 ford f-150 owners complaining of the same thing. I called my ford dealership and they are aware that it's a known problem stating ford used inferior parts on the top strips that run along the top and down to the rear window. The dealer said I'd have to pay @ over $500 to get this problem repaired where they remove the entire back window and put new stripping on top that uses new screw package that doesn't break down and allow water to enter. I see that a similar report of this problem was entered on this site in 2013. It just so happens it took a longer time for my problem to occur due to having my vehicle being parked outside more.

Filed Mar 7, 2020 · Body · 62,000 miles · FL

Paint bubbled around the centre high mount stop light. Service advisor at galloway ford said it was rust and a common problem and would cost around $1200.00 to repair. Also advised that rust in this area is prone to reoccur. Dealer recommended I call ford customer support. Ford customer support said that this was "normal wear and tear" and refused to correct the problem. My vehicle has 62k miles on it and is washed and waxed on a regular basis. Nowhere else on the truck are there signs of rust. Vehicle was taken to collision experts in cape coral florida for repair. Collision experts stated that this was a manufacture paint defect and is a common problem around the high mount stop lights. The high mount stop light was removed, rear window removed, rear seats removed in order to properly repair this defect. This was an $800.00 repair.

Filed Dec 13, 2019 · Body · 78,400 miles · IL

On october 11, 2019 @ approximately 4::15pm I parked my vehicle at a local store to shop. I exited my vehicle and upon activating the remote door lock, I heard a loud 'pop' that sounded like something struck my vehicle. I performed a brief inspection of the exterior of my vehicle but found no evidence that the vehicle was struck by anything. Upon my return drive home when checking my rear view mirror, I then noticed that the rear glass window on the passenger side was shattered. Upon my arrival at my home, I inspected both the interior and exterior of the broken glass and could not find any indication that the glass was impacted by a foreign object nor did I find any possible cause of the breakage.