Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Ford F-350 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Ford F-350 SD has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20E090000 Steering May Lock Up NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V175000 Engine Shutdown in Emergency Vehicles NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V453000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V360000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V326000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V328000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V327000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V379000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V382000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V307000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Tires 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Together, the 9 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Ford F-350 SD has an average reliability rating due to moderate recall and complaint activity. Ten recalls focus largely on equipment issues, and nine owner complaints are spread across multiple systems, with no single system predominating. This suggests no systemic issues, though data is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Unknown | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
| steering | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| tires | Unknown | $400–$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.
- Engine oil and filter changes
- Transmission fluid check
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant flush
- Drive belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel locking up
- Unusual engine noises
- Oil leaks from PTO switch
- Vibration in steering wheel
- Erratic gear shifts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Ford F-350 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.