Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Ford F-450 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Ford F-450 SD has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V175000 Engine Shutdown in Emergency Vehicles NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V411000 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 #14V382000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V379000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,600–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Ford F-450 SD is rated average due to issues with PTO pressure switches linked to oil leaks. Although there are recalls for critical components like the exhaust and engine cooling system, the limited number of owner complaints indicates these problems are not widespread. Maintenance is crucial to prevent common failures and ensure long-term reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission control module | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| Oil pressure switch | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Exhaust gas sensor | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$450 | 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.
- Change oil every 5,000 miles
- Inspect brakes annually
- Check transmission fluid annually
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Oil leaks near exhaust
- Transmission shifting issues
- Check engine light illumination
- Exhaust smell inside cab
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Ford F-450 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.