The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear wheels seized, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and a mobile technician performed the recall repair under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train) at the residence; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RPMs were high, and the rear wheels seized briefly. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact retrieved DTC: P0720 (Output Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction). The dealer was notified of the recurring failure but provided no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,814.
2013 Ford F-150: engine failure
63 of the 2,994 complaints about the 2013 Ford F-150 describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 63
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical repair cost reported
- $3,000
- typical mileage
- 87,000
- recalls
- 0
Engine failure by model year
What owners say
Truck has 91,200 miles and was well maintained. Truck has a loud rattle (like rocks in a can) on dry start up after sitting for several days. Rattle goes away after starting and is consistent with worn CAM PHASERS, as shown in many videos on the internet describing this known problem with the Ford 3.5L ecoboost engine. Ford issued a customer reimbursement program for repairing this known defect but it does not apply to this vehicle, even though it was built with the defective cam phasers and is showing signs they are destroying themselves, which can lead to catastrophic engine failure. Ford redesigned the cam phasers to a better version after learning of the originally defective design. The repair is very expensive $3k to $5k.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized. In addition, the steering failure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the wrench icon was displayed on the instrument panel before the vehicle stalled. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that undisclosed diagnostic trouble codes from the vehicle indicated an engine failure. The contact stated that the engine was previously replaced after a similar failure with similar diagnostic trouble codes. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 180,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while exiting the driveway, the steering wheel moved voluntarily and failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that the steering wheel then seized. The message "Power Steering Fault" was displayed on the screen. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
Since I purchased the vehicle I have found numerous it’s that are claimed as recommended fixes as the dealer has told me. And now that I keep seeing the rear camera show up for recalls is what made me mad enough to write this. My vehicle has the rear camera that will go off and either not show anything as if I was not in reverse which I am at the time, or it just shows a blue screen. And I have seen other people complain about this on YouTube for my model/year. Also the transmission lead frame which they did end up actually saying when it went that there was a recall for this, BUT if a certain code supposedly didn’t show up on the code reader it was not covered under the warranty. Which of course mine did not have the correct code so I had to pay out of pocket. But coincidentally when I picked it up they said they gave me a discount which everyone knows when a dealer states something they are charging there is no change in the price, but that went from $1150 to $850 I believe. Also the timing chain is known to jump and cause engine failure. Next this stuff may not have to do with safety so I’m sure you will also deny responsibility for is the rear main seal is known to leak. The turbo leaks behind the passenger side front tire. And the driverside back split power heated window is known to shatter. Can anyone tell me how all these can be on the internet as problems and “recommended fixes” then now the new ones get recalls for the same issues and mine is not covered and the new ones are. Yes you can look them all up and see them for yourself. When I found the back window one I was looking to find out how to replace it myself when the first video that showed up was a guy saying he did the same thing looking for how to fix it, and seen videos of people saying that it is a recommended fix for ford. The only receipts I may have, I will look is for the transmission lead frame and the one for the back window. I will look for them. The other problems still
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from fifth gear to first gear, the speedometer went from 35 MPH to 0 MPH, and the RPM rose to 7,000 RPM. The contact stated that the “WRENCH” light illuminated, and there was a loud clunk coming from the center console. The contact pulled over onto the side of the road and attempted to restart the vehicle; the contact then waited several minutes before re-attempting to start the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persisted, and the transmission seized in either third or fourth gear. The contact drove the vehicle to his parent’s residence, and the following day the vehicle was driven to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was informed that the molded leadframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle had received the software update under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V075000 (POWER TRAIN) by the previous owner of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 213,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted and seized in one gear. The contact stated that the maintenance warning light was illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure with molded leadframe. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
low oil pressure flashing while driving with engine failure - no other issues just happened. Verified by mechanic March 2020
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle downshifted from 5th to 1st gear and seized in 1st gear. The check engine and wrench warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle returned to normal functionality. The contact stated the vehicle continued to downshift while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic and was diagnosed with a defective transmission leadframe assembly. The vehicle was being repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train) or 19V075000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds and making a turn, the steering wheel seized. The power steering assist message was displayed. The vehicle was restarted and worked as designed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.
Vehicle coolant leaks in large quantities from rubber seals in a tee connection fitting near the water pump. This type of coolant leak could cause engine failure while in operation and an accident.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Tick tap and/or typewriter ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change
- Ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change
- This SKU is an Oil Dipstick
- Ssm 47948 - 2010-2019
- Some 5.0L 4V engines may exhibit a tick/tap/rattle or knock immediately after secondary timing chain...
- Ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine upon initial start-up...
- Intermittent grinding noise coming from the right or left IWE area in 2WD mode
- Tick type noise from the cylinder block area
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2013 Ford F-150 engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 2013 Ford F-150?
63 of 2,994 owner complaints about the 2013 Ford F-150 (2%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
How much does it cost to fix engine failure on the 2013 Ford F-150?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $3,000 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Ford F-150?
There are 0 recalls and 32 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2013 Ford F-150
Check engine light 338Loss of power 257Won't shift 195Stalling 157Brake failure 128Jerking 104Power steering loss 95Airbag light 73Fuel pump 59Transmission failure 51Hesitation 49Shudder 47Won't start 46Harsh shifting 42Grinding brakes 40Adaptive cruise 34Misfire 34Fire or smoke 29Steering lock-up 28Overheating 27Slipping 24Knocking 19Door locks 17No deployment 16Backup camera 16ABS 13Spongy pedal 13Screen failure 12Sudden acceleration 12Sunroof shattered 10Wipers 9Battery drain 8Fuel gauge 7Steering noise 7Tire blowout 7Warning lights 6Headlights 5Key fob 5
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