Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Ford F-550 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Ford F-550 SD has 9 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 #14V360000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V336000 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 #14V326000 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
- NHTSA #14V307000 PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty has moderate reliability concerns, primarily related to equipment issues, particularly PTO assembly oil leaks, affecting various modified models. Apart from this, there are minimal complaints about other components. The vehicle does have some recalls, mainly centered on equipment faults. Overall, it requires standard upkeep with attention to specific defects.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTO Assembly | 30,000–60,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | common |
| Transmission Control Module | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$900 | occasional |
| Exhaust Gas Temp Sensor | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$400 | 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 change every 6,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Oil leaks near PTO assembly
- Unexpected transmission shifts
- Engine overheating
- Unusual exhaust noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Ford F-550 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.