Model year guide

2013 Ford F-150

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Ford F-150 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2,442 on record.

2013 Ford F-150 — representative photo
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2013 Ford F-150 at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined17 mpg
Typical price$26,554

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2013 Ford F-150 recalls 3

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) NHTSA Campaign #19V075000 · 11/02/2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S07.

Power Train:automatic Transmission NHTSA Campaign #19V433000 · 10/06/2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with 5.0L or 6.2L gasoline engines, that previously had the powertrain control module (PCM) software reprogrammed under recall 19V-075. The software used to reprogram the PCM did not have the necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S19.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid NHTSA Campaign #16V345000 · 24/05/2016

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2013 Ford F-150 MPG & running costs

Combined17 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway20 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,720

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2013 Ford F-150 worth?

Low
$18,300
Typical price
$26,554
High
$35,500

From 2,388 comparable 2013 Ford F-150 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Ford F-150 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,600
Depreciation (5 yrs)$15,400
Total$34,000
Per mile$0.45

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($26,554) with the same model 5 model-years older ($11,165), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 Ford F-150 trims & engines on record

Trims
XLT · FX4 · Lariat · XL · STX · Platinum · SVT Raptor · Limited · FX2 · King Ranch
Engines
5.0L 8-cyl 360 hp · 3.5L 6-cyl 365 hp · 3.7L 6-cyl 302 hp · 6.2L 8-cyl 411 hp

2013 Ford F-150 vehicles on record

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2013 Ford F-150 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Ford F-150 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2013 Ford F-150. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Ford F-150 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 Ford F-150 at about 17 mpg combined (15 city / 20 highway).

How much is a 2013 Ford F-150 worth?

Comparable 2013 Ford F-150 listings run roughly $18,300–$35,500, typically around $26,554 (from 2,388 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.