Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Ford E-150
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Ford E-150 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 19 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V729000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V706000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V641000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V584000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V232000 Wheelchair Lift Armored Pendant Cable Shortcircuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V097000 Side Arm Bracket Failure On CNG Cylinder NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
Of the 19 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 19 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Ford E-150 is rated average due to a significant number of owner complaints centered on powertrain and engine issues. While adaptive equipment recalls dominate the list, they are specific to modified versions. Core vehicle systems present manageable risks with relatively routine failure rates.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | common |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| ESC system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid check yearly
- Air filter replacement annually
- Tire rotations every 5,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed gear shifts
- Excessive engine noise
- Intermittent stability control warnings
- Unstable idling speed
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Ford E-150 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.