Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Ford F-250 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Ford F-250 SD has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 21 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20E090000 Steering May Lock Up NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Suspension 5 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 2 complaints
Of the 21 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Ford F-250 SD has few owner complaints and just one recall, indicating average reliability. The recall addresses a steering stabilizer kit issue on aftermarket installations. Engine and suspension are the most cited concerns with a low number of complaints, suggesting they are potential, though infrequent, weak points.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | occasional |
| Suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | 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 and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission servicing
- Air filter replacements
- Spark plug replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering stiffness
- Engine knocking
- Uneven tire wear
- Suspension noises
- Electrical gremlins
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Ford F-250 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.