2013 Ford F-250: sudden loss of power

6 of the 95 complaints about the 2013 Ford F-250 describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 6%
typical mileage: 90,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2013
6
2012
7
2011
5
2010
2
2009
2
2008
11
2006
7
2005
9
2004
13
2003
4
2002
4
2001
2
2000
6
1999
16
1997
4
1996
2
1995
2
1994
3
1993
5
1992
2
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Jan 28, 2026 · Fuel system · NM

Truck has just turned 20,000 miles. After having the def system serviced at the ford dealership truck has to go thu the particulate filter regen sooner and sooner. Now every 75 miles. Which causes truck too lose power and produce excesive exhaust temperatures which can potentully cause a fire. Ford is telling me the exhaust emisssion system is out of waranty yet truck just has 20,000 miles. This is unacceptable and a danger to myself, my family, and anyone nearby

Filed Jan 3, 2025 · Fuel system · 206,181 miles · OK

The contact's son owns a 2013 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked while working and after returning to the vehicle and attempting to restart the vehicle, the message "Reduced Power" was displayed, and the vehicle was not able to be started. The contact's son had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed, and the fuel system and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 206,181.

Filed May 3, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 90,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-250. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the ABS, reduced power mode, and check engine indicators illuminated independently. The contact called three different dealers, including wendle ford at 509‑484‑4800 (located at 9000 n division st, spokane, wa 99218) and was informed to bring the vehicle to their facility. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Oct 29, 2018 · Fuel system · 102,000 miles · NH

While driving the check engine and reduced power message showed up leaving the vehicle dead on the road. Within 30 seconds the truck had stalled and was not able to re-start. Truck was towed to the dealership where it was found that the cp4 hp pump had failed contaminating the entire fuel system. The repair bill was ~$8,200

Filed Jun 18, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 62,000 miles · NM · fire

Travelling north on i25 in new mexico. Going 60 MPH pulling a 5th wheel trailer. Low fuel pressure light came on and lost power steering. Smoke coming from under hood. Then all warning lights came on and coasted to side of the road. By the time I stopped, the engine compartment was fully engulfed in flames. Tried to release the hood but cable melted. Exited the vehicle and called 911. Passer by loaned me fire extinguishers but fire too hot. Fire department arrived within minutes and extinguished the flames. Truck towed to a holding yard.

Filed Aug 30, 2014 · Fuel system · 21,000 miles · NJ

I was driving on a local interstate when my 2013 ford f-250 6.7 diesel shut off. I was in the fast lane, the truck lost all power and rapidly slowed down. Luckily I was able to get the truck over to the shoulder using strobe lights and hazard lights to warn other vehicles that I had a serious problem. The interior of the truck began to smell of diesel fuel and it became difficult to breathe. I called my dealer, and the local towing company came to get it. After approx. 1 week at the dealer and expecting this to be an instant warranty repair, ford motor co. Has denied any warranty coverage claiming "fuel contamination." the estimated repair is $11,500 and the truck that I purchased on august 3, 2013 for $50k+ is now estimated to be worth $12,000 unless repaired. I am not comfortable in the truck anymore and I read all over the internet about this problem and how ford is not taking responsibility for a flaw on their end. There are people all over the country with the same issue and even still ford will not own up to it and repair them under warranty. The new 2015 truck has a completely redesigned fuel system which is a clear indication that they knew it was a problem with their oil/water separators and their fuel system. As of now, I lost $40,000 in 1 year (owned truck for 13 months prior to catastrophic failure) and could have been seriously injured had I not been able to get off the road.