2013 Ford F-150: won't start

Filed Jun 23, 2026 · Transmission · VA

While I was driving down the road and while I was driving through a parking lot, my transmission downshifted without me touching the gearshift. I almost hit a car in the parking lot when it happened and I had to slam my brakes when I was on a main road. Had I been going at a faster speed or in a more busy location I could have easily lost control and hit something or been hit. I never saw any warning lights come on, and there were no indicators that this was about to happen. After my truck did that, it wouldn't start the following morning, and it still hasn't started. My truck was towed to an independent service center and they diagnosed it as the molded leadframe needed replaced. I looked it up and Ford currently has this repair listed under their Customer Satisfaction Program campaign 19N01, but my truck is out of that vehicle mileage and time range. From doing basic research, I've seen that this is a very common problem with these F150s. The vehicle has been inspected by myself and the independent service center, but is available for inspection upon request.

Filed Dec 30, 2025 · Electrical, Fuel system · GA

Driving along on freeway and vehicle immediately shut down in the middle lane. From my investigation I found out Ford issued a TSB (15-0137) indicating crank no start, loss of RPM. This vehicle shut down and failure had put me at risk on a freeway where everyone is doing 65 miles an hour at night. My findings after pulling the melted fuse out and putting it back in the vehicle started up. My concern is that Fort has a TSB on this however vehicle shutting down on the freeway is a definite safety concern. Dealer wants $300 For this repair because it is not a recall. It is just a TSB. However, the other sad factor is the TSB kit to do the repair is $45 plus $280 for the repair.

Filed Jun 25, 2025 · Transmission · GA

Transmission - Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 19N01. Transmission needs lead frame replacement but did not start happening until after the expiration of the program.

Filed Apr 15, 2025 · Transmission · SC

I have a 2013 F-150 FX4 5.0L subject to Customer Satisfaction Program 19N01, Transmission Molded Leadframe Extended Coverage. This “recall” expired December 2023. I just purchased this Truck [XXX] and Just started experiencing issues tied to this “recall” today ([XXX]) as the truck would not start and the message came stating put in park to start, which it was. I called the local Ford dealership and they set up a mobile visit to clear the 19S19 recall then said that it was not tied to the leadframe issue and i would have to pay out of pocket. The dealer, Palmetto Ford in Charleston, SC told me that they could not fix the ongoing recall on this vehicle (19S19) and told me to contact local dealer. The 19N01 recall is ongoing through the country from what i am starting to read and don't think it is fair that Ford knowing this problem still exist wants to charge almost $2000 to get it fixed now when they were once doing it for free. Why did it expire in 2023, when they knew this was going to continue to happen? I am hoping the federal safety agency can get the 19N01 recall back into effect as they need to be accountable for their flaws. Thank you for your time and hope to hear from you soon. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Dec 16, 2024 · Electrical · OH

Vehicle would not start and left me stranded. There seems to be a known problem with the fuse opening on the ignition system that is contributed to poor engineering on Fords part. There is a bulletin within Ford on repair. This is a tremendous safety problem.

Filed Dec 1, 2024 · Transmission · KS

We had recall work on the truck done on Nov 14, 2024 for the power train randomly downshifting to 1st gear without warning. Yesterday, Nov 30, 2024, I was exiting the hi-way at approximately 50 mph when the truck jerked, tires squealed, throws me to the steering wheel, and goes to limp mode. I was able to get it into a nearby parking lot and turned it off. The truck will not start now. This is exactly what the recall said it was supposed to fix.

Filed Aug 31, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · AZ

I took my truck in a couple of weeks ago to get the recall done due to downshifting. Picked it up the next day and they told me they resolved the issue. The next day it happened again and it continued for a week. I called the dealership (Holmes Tuttle Ford) and they said they would charge me $200 plus maintenance fee even though it is a recall. Fast forward to today and my truck went out and will not start. Called ford and they informed me that although they cleared the recall they did not actually fix the problem because it was not present when they turned it on and told me I would have to repair it on my own even though they did not attempt to fix it.

Filed May 29, 2021 · Transmission · WI

On 5/24/21 I started to pull out onto a two lane, 55mph road with a trailer behind me. The truck stalled and I was stuck across both lanes and could have been hit broadside from either direction. I was told by our local Ford dealer that there is a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB-15-0137) for the fuse holder for the fuel pump. I researched online and this is a very common problem. I had a similar issue occur in March of 2021 where my truck would not start in a driveway and the Ford dealer did not find the problem and it seemed to have fixed itself. The fuse holder is apparently not designed for the amount of current in the circuit. This is a very serious issue. I could have been seriously injured or killed that day. This problem does not lead to any warning lamps, messages, other symptoms or error codes.

Filed May 21, 2021 · Electrical · TX

Vehicle exhibited a (Crank but No Start condition.) Determined Fuel Pressure (ZERO) Fuel Pump Relay Power fuse #27 melted in power distribution box Ford p/n EL3Z-14293-A not available locally or from Ford Parts Obtained similar components in EL3Z-14293-A to effect fix This is a known issue No symptoms prior to (Crank but No Start) Owner very fortunate vehicle was in driveway when issue surfaced.

Filed Mar 18, 2021 · Engine · 119,000 miles · MS

I bought this truck used. On 2 occasions it completely shift off with no warning. I googled and read that if the antifreeze runs low it will completely shut down until antifreeze is brought back to level. Recently I have used the vehicle more. I check the reservoir at least once a month fir this particular level. Everytime I have to add antifreeze. No evidence whatsoever of any leakage. Last month I did not check due to having a shoulder surgery so the truck sat unfriendly fir approximately 6 weeks. I used the truck to go to my local walmart store approximately a 9 mile trip one way. I noticed going to store the cooling fan cut on and stayed on. I looked at gauges and they were ok. After picking up groceries I cranked the truck . I pulled out of parking lot drove about a mile and noticed my check engine light came on. I started watching the gauges. The temperature gauge was slowly climbing to the hot range. I turned in the defroster and heater to pull heat off the engine constantly watching so I could make it back home. I live in a rural community and did not want to break down. I slowed my speed to 20-30 MPH which did help keep gauge in safe zone. When I arrived home my husband checked the reservoir which was completely empty. He added 1-1/2 gallons of coolant. We let sit and then cranked the truck it is now back to running in the normal range. I posted what happened on my facebook page. I have discovered this is a very common problem with the 2013 f-150 and in my opinion very dangerous since there is absolutely no warning that fluid level has mysteriously dropped and evaporated and the truck shuts down and will not start until coolant is refilled. I haven't been stranded on the side of the road ... Yet... But this is certainly something that should be investigated.

Filed Mar 13, 2021 · Electrical · 75,452 miles · AZ

Engine cranks but will not start. After research ford knows this is a fuse problem over heating, a 20 amp fuse in 26 slot. This has happen 2 times and goes away but comes back. Truck was parked and would not start.

Filed Mar 11, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · NC

Stopped running, died coming off interstate at 75 MPH. Day before died and wouldn't start just rolled and rolled over. Hour later, it started. Had it towed off interstate would not start. Started once at dealer. Dealer stated the fuse 27 is known to melt and after a week in the shop it is fuse 27 which also had to be rewired. It is on websites that fuse 27 does this all the time.. Shutting off on interstate is a horrible experience especially when ford knows of this defect.