2013 Ford F-150: battery drain or dead battery

Filed Apr 1, 2025 · Transmission · FL

My 2013 Ford F-150 started demonstrating operational transmission issues in October 2024. I took the vehicle to a local transmission shop and they advised the issue, a defective molded lead frame in the 6R80 transmission, was actually covered under a Ford safety recall (#19S07) which was issued prior to that date. I subsequently had my truck towed to Sarasota Ford (Sarasota, Florida) where it sat for several months. In January 2025, I was notified my truck was being brought in for evaluation. After several delays (i.e.-dead battery, incorrect recall, etc.) my truck was diagnosed. While the service techs were able to duplicate the transmission failure (stuck in 1st gear, wrench displayed on dash display, speedometer and odometer stop working), they claimed they were not able to obtain the needed diagnostic codes. After several more weeks of attempting to work with Ford's corporate office to find a solution, I colllected my truck from Sarasota Ford on January 31, 2025. Six r, days later, I delivered my truck to Vic's Performance Transmission and Automotive Inc. (1201 11th St E Palmetto FL 34221). Within two to three hours, the staff at Vic's Transmission were able to diagnose my truck as having a faulty transmission molded lead frame. They made the repair within a few days and my vehicle has been operational since then. On February 19, 2025, I mailed a letter outlining greater detail of the aforementioned events and requested assistance from the President of the Ford Customer Service Division. To date, I have not received any correspondence or reply mail from Ford. I am requesting your assistance with addressing this matter. As a loyal Ford customer of 30+ years, I think I deserve corrective action. I attempted to resolve the matter myself, with not response from corporate, I have moved on to my only option. The recall (#19S07) was there, yet Ford failed to act or respond appropriately. I only seek reimbursement of the money spent to repair my truck. Thank you.

Filed Feb 10, 2020 · Electrical · MD

The battery will be drained overnight randomly. First time the truck was a year old. Dealer replaced battery. Over a year later, same thing. Replaced battery. I replaced battery four months back and the truck has discharged the battery by the morning. Completely dead battery. Will charge fine and drive fine. No alternator issue. The radio / computer screen will display "battery saver" when the engine is turned off for no reason.

Filed Jul 29, 2019 · Engine · 48,678 miles · MI

While driving with no warning the truck started to over heat, the battery died, and I lost steering due to the faulty water pump breaking and the serpentine belt coming off while in rush hour traffic

Filed Oct 5, 2018 · Electrical · 87,000 miles · OR

Battery went dead, after charging it the moonroof will not close tightly. Tried to reset it, it just bounces back. It was parked in my driveway.

Filed Dec 12, 2017 · Electrical · 46,500 miles · MT

On december 7th 2017, my 2013 my 2013 f-150 started having electrical issues resulting in a dead battery that has not been corrected. Error messages that arise include " battery saver on' and "audio off" indicators and after jumpstarting the vehicle will start with the key in the "on" position and in some cases such as mine, the vehicle will not shift out of 5th gear until the ignition is cycled off and then on again. This vehicle has left me stranded requiring me to find someone to jumpstart it. There are an increasing number of complaints on this year model for the exact same issue with no resolution from ford.

Filed May 31, 2017 · Electrical · 53,000 miles · OK

Battery drains down when off. This has happened multiple times. Sometimes over night, sometimes over 2-3 days. Changed battery and it drains down.

Filed Mar 3, 2015 · Electrical · 14,500 miles · ID

My 2013 ford f150 has had two dead batteries since I purchased in july of 2013 brand new. The first one happened nov of 2014, they put in a new battery and the second in feb 2015 ford dealer can't seem to find anything wrong so they basically just put in a new battery, currently 15k miles. ., but there is a power draw somewhere. This can leave me and my family stranded some where, not safe!

Filed Mar 10, 2014 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · TX

As of january 28, 2013 my 2013 f-150 has continually had electrical issues resulting in a dead battery that has not been corrected as of today, 3/10/2014. Error messages that arise include " battery saver on' and "audio off" indicators and after jumpstarting the vehicle will start with the key in the "on" position and in some cases such as mine, the vehicle will not shift out of 5th gear until the ignition is cycled off and then on again. Over the course of the previous 2.5 months I have had my vehicle in the dealership service department 6 times totaling over 30+ days. This vehicle has left me stranded on multiple occasions requiring me to find someone to jumpstart it each time. There are an increasing number of complaints on this year model for the exact same issue with no resolution from ford. I have utilized every possible avenue to get this issue resolved and am hoping that by filing this complaint I can bring greater attention to an issue that is affecting a growing portion of f-150 owners.