Model year guide

2013 Ford f-550

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Ford f-550 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2013 Ford f-550 — representative photo
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2013 Ford f-550 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints6

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2013 Ford f-550 recalls 1

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #14V498000 · 13/08/2014

PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

Fix: PJ's has notified owners and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2013 Ford f-550 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Wheels
Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

2013 Ford f-550 trims & engines on record

Engines
6.8L 10-cyl 362 hp · 6.7L 8-cyl 300 hp

2013 Ford f-550 vehicles on record

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2013 Ford f-550 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Ford f-550 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Ford f-550. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford f-550?

Across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, fuel/propulsion system, wheels.

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