2013 Ford F-350 engine problems

Filed Dec 16, 2024 · Engine · TX

Several months ago I noticed a shrill whining noise coming from the engine compartment. Upon closer inspection, I observed raw emissions coming from the exhaust manifold. Upon research I noticed that this was a very common problem with the 6.7 diesel between 2011 and 2014 with Ford even putting out a service bulletin (SSM50330) and designing repair parts and new heads for their defective design of exhaust studs. The repair of this defective part is very costly and they expect the owners of the vehicles to bear the entire cost of this repair. This is not only a safety issue because of exhaust gases entering the cab of the vehicle, but is also an EPA issue because these gases are passing directly to the atmosphere without being treated or going through the catalytic converter!

Filed Jul 26, 2024 · Engine · 78,500 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) cooler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21M04. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 78,500.

Filed Mar 24, 2022 · Engine · 96,904 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the service warning light illuminated while driving approximately 30 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle went into limp mode. The contact called the dealer and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and informed the contact that the catalytic convertor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The contact stated that the Ford Customer Service Representative then transferred the call to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 96,904.

Filed Dec 2, 2019 · Engine · 96,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-350. While driving 75-80 MPH, the vehicle lost power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to autonation ford brooksville (7200 south broad street, brooksville, fl 34601, (866) 483-4606), nick nicholas ford inc (2901 fl-44, inverness, fl 34453,(352) 726-1231), and crystal ford (2440 nw, us-19, crystal river, fl 34428, (352) 795-7371); however, they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 24710433w3g5b1. The contact was referred to a local dealer. The failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed Jul 18, 2019 · Engine · 42,000 miles · CT · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 ford f-350. While driving at 40 MPH, the contact detected an abnormal odor of fuel. The contact grew uncomfortable due to the odor, which would not relent. Also, when the contact turned onto his street, a loud explosion occurred underneath the vehicle and black smoke appeared. The contact parked the vehicle, jumped out and the vehicle then was engulfed in the fire. A police report was filed. The fire department was extinguished the fire. Their were no injuries, no other people were involved. No medical attention was needed. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the contacts insurance. The contact called sarchione ford (1668 oh-44, randolph, oh 44265 (330) 578-2090) where the dealer did nothing to assist the contact. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 42,000.

Filed Mar 27, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 74,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-350. While driving 55 MPH, the front end of the vehicle shook violently. The steering wheel shook so badly to the point that it could not be held. The contact slowed the vehicle down and drove to newins bay shore ford (219 w main st, bay shore, ny 11706). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Dec 13, 2018 · Engine · 93,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-350. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to cornerstone ford chrysler dodge jeep ram (17219 us-10, elk, mn 55330) where it was diagnosed that the def system needed to be replaced or the vehicle would eventually go into limp mode. The dealer replaced the def system, but the failure recurred eighteen months later. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The dealer was also contacted again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the def system was replaced again. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2018 · Engine · 85,500 miles · AZ · fire

While towing our fifth-wheel trailer with our ford f350 drw truck, the diesel particulate filter (dpf) caught fire. While towing our fifth-wheel, we turned from the highway onto a city street in mesa, az. We heard a loud "pop" and thought we blew a tire. After pulling over and checking that all tires were fine, we continued on. We noticed reduced power to the truck and the turbo boost was zero. We pulled over again to look for signs of a problem. We looked under the hood and did not see any obvious hoses blown or issues. The truck was still running, so we continued on slowly as we were almost home. Near ellsworth/thomas road in mesa, I got a notice, "reduced engine power," as my 14yo son yelled, "there's smoke coming out of the truck." we pulled over again and my wife and son saw flames shooting out of the tailpipe and the exhaust system was glowing red hot. The dpf was blowing flams out towards the ground. We emptied a fire extinguisher with no effect. Our trailer has a water hose so we sprayed water on it for about 10 min to cool it down and stop it from reigniting. We did not call police as my wife and I share nearly 40 years of law enforcement experience. We extinguished the fire and called for a tow. After $10,000 in repairs, we have received no response from ford. We have not filed an insurance claim yet and are working to contact ford again. Ford knows there is a problem with the def/dpf systems. Drivers have no instrumentation to see the temp readings on the four temp gauges along the exhaust system. How are there no error codes or notices when a vehicle is on fire??? My and my wife's experience handling emergencies prevented a total loss of our vehicle and potential death of our family. Pics attached. Pics of red hot exhaust are not our vehicle, but a vehicle that had the same issue. This is what ours looked like.

Filed Mar 7, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 35,000 miles · VA

When shifting from drive to reverse when parking a trailer or positing the truck in a parking space the engine will go full throttle and will spin the rear wheels even with your foot on the brake with no warning. The only way to stop the engine is to turn the key off putting in park or neutral does nothing. Have called several ford dealers and was told that if no code was set they could not help. Have had the vehicle a little over a year and this has happened 10 times to me. If someone else was driving the truck they would most likely run into someone or something. Even holding the brake the truck still will move or spin the rear wheels depending on the road service when this diesel goes full throttle. Not safe at all. Need some help getting this fixed. Has done it when shifting from drive to reverse and or just going from park into drive. No real pattern will do it in hot weather and cold weather temp does not make a difference. I have learned to just reach down and turn the key off when this happens with my foot on the brake and in gear. Will start back up and be at normal engine speed. I have tried to make it do this by shifting from drive to reverse but have not been able to make the issue accrue it just happens.

Filed Feb 12, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 95,650 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-350. Upon starting the vehicle, the service advance trac and hill descent fault warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mall of georgia ford (4525 nelson brogdon blvd ne, buford, ga 30518, (678) 515-9339) where it was diagnosed that the restraint control module needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 95,650.