10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
61,040 miles

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problem #31

Dec 012023

F-150

  • 165,549 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger-??s side air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who recalibrated the air bag sensor; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who determined that the front passenger-??s seat rail needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 165,549.

- Newnan, GA, USA

problem #30

Sep 202023

F-150

  • 107,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The power train and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.

- Tabb, VA, USA

problem #29

May 052023

F-150

  • miles
Air bag warning light is on. I talked to local Ford garage they said 1500 to 2000 to fix. Looking online at f150 forums this seems to be a common problem. This is a government mandated safety device it should be fixed for free. It can't get reset or erased without being fixed

- Mapleton, ND, USA

problem #28

Sep 112022

F-150

  • miles
sept 11 I was leaving a parking garage, I backed out of my parking space, drove toward the first turn when the sole came off my shoe blocked the gas pedal wide open sending my truck into a support column on the lower level. The damage was extensive but my airbags did not deploy, the seat belt left bruise and and some soreness but to date no other injuries. My insurance told me today they are gonna 'total' the vehicle. 2013 Ford F150 Supercrew Cab

- Altamonte Springs, FL, USA

problem #27

Dec 072020

F-150

  • 182,000 miles
Going in motion on the turnpike at 70mph my truck down shifted to 2nd gear. After that the wrench and the airbag light came on the dashboard. The mileage erased and the speedometer stopped working. At a stationary red light my truck would show I was on 3rd gear. Fortunate for me I was by myself when this problem occurred but I could've been with my family and now I'm scared to drive my truck and even more scared to bring he family with me on my truck. That is the newest car in my house and would think it would be the most dependable but unfortunately it's not and I can't even afford to buy another car because I was affected by this pandemic. If I can sell the car back to the bank it would be great because I don't even feels safe bringing this car as the family truck.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #26

Aug 042020

F-150

  • miles
Air bag light will not go off since I changed the seats out also back up camera is a blue screen

- Attleboro, MA, USA

problem #25

Oct 202020

F-150

  • 145,000 miles
Less than 24 hours after tsb 19S07 was performed on my truck, I was entering the freeway when check engine light, airbag light both turned on. Speedometer shut off, read 0, same with odometer. Vehicle refused to shift below 3rd gear. I then had to drive through a merge light to enter freeway and start from 3rd gear. I had to drive the 3 miles or so back home like this. Truck had no issues prior to the recall being done.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #24

Aug 152020

F-150

  • 50,600 miles
Airbag light on had to replace 2 wiring harnesses and sensors.this vehicle has 50600 miles and I have owned it since new. Ford says five years or 60000 miles warranty. I had it repaired by my mechanic at cost over $500 dollars. I believe safety issues should be covered by warranty for defective parts.thank you!

- Richmond, IN, USA

problem #23

Jan 182020

F-150

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owned a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated when her husband was driving the vehicle at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle gauges and rpms unexpectedly went into a lower gear. The steering wheel then ceased and the vehicle was unable to be controlled, along with the brake pedal failed to operate while shuttering and the lastly the vehicle crashed into a wall. The side airbags did deploy but the frontal airbags did not. The vehicle was towed to a impound lot after being totaled. A police report was taken. The contacts spouse was the only person injured in the crash. The husband sustained a back injury, numbness, tingling in his legs, and a concussion. The spouse was taken to the emergency room for his injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

- Madison, TN, USA

problem #22

May 012019

F-150

  • miles
Continued air bag warning light even after brief repair period. Light remains on immediately after start up.

- Greenville, MI, USA

problem #21

Aug 262019

F-150

  • 150,000 miles
I was driving to work at 6:10 in the morning. We just turned on the highway. We were travelling between 40 and 45 mph. There was a horse in my lane and I did not see it. We hit the horse in the front of the truck. The airbags did not go off. We were not injured but the airbags should have gone off.

- Texarkana, AR, USA

problem #20

Apr 212019

F-150

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While the vehicle was parked, the contact heard a clicking noise emerging from the fuse box inside the cabin. The vehicle lost all electrical capability and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred two other times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #19

Feb 122019

F-150 6-cyl

  • miles
2013 Ford F-150. Consumer provides additional documentation for case regard vehicle crashing into a rock wall barrier and the front driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy.

- Pueblo, CO, USA

problem #18

Oct 012018

F-150

  • 59,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving various speeds, the air bag indicator illuminated. Baystate Ford, Inc (703 Washington St, South easton, MA 02375, (888) 433-4496) was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.

- Bridgewater, MA, USA

problem #17

Dec 052014

F-150

  • 350 miles
While in motion, with an adult passenger buckled in, the indicator light for the passenger side air bag often indicates the air bag is off. This has been ongoing since the truck was purchased. We have complained to the dealership several times. Date indicated below does not at all reflect the number of times this has occurred.

- Saco, ME, USA

problem #16

Apr 102018

F-150

  • 93,000 miles
Transmission malfunction, will not engage when vehicle is stopped. Seems like it is stuck in 5th gear. Odo reads ------, airbag and seat belt light comes on. Speedometer goes to zero. When I turn engine off and back on, it operates normal for a few miles. Was almost T-boned by semi this morning because the transmission would not engage when I pulled into intersection.

- Sharpsburg, GA, USA

problem #15

Mar 272018

F-150

  • 103,000 miles
Without warning my rear wheels & drivetrain locked up while driving. My vehicle suddenly lost control and I had to drive into the grassy shoulder at around 35 mph to avoid being in traffic. As the problem was occuring, the speedometer went to 0 mph and the airbag light illuminated. The vehicle mileage in the cluster showed all dashes. The transmission felt like it was disconnected from the engine, and transmission was stuck in 5th gear at low vehicle speeds. I cycled the ignition, and truck drove normally after that. This is an intermittent problem and very dangerous to drive with as vehicle will lose power and transmission can shift to 1st gear at high vehicle speeds. My vehicle has the 6R80 faulty transmission with the same type of 6R80 molded lead frame defect problem reported in previous F150 model years. Upon contacting dealership they seemed like they never heard of the issue before. Ford should issue a recall for all vehicles with P0722 output shaft speed sensor diagnostic trouble codes. A simple electrical issue on a $100 part should not cause this type of dangerous reaction. See Ford tsb 13-4-9 and 13-2-3 and recall #16V248000 that should apply to all 2013 F-150's too.

- Dacula, GA, USA

problem #14

Mar 312017

F-150 4WD 8-cyl

  • 45,000 miles
03/31/17 VIN [xxx] was rear ended at 80 mph. [xxx] was pushed into the concrete center divider upon impact the drivers airbag failed to deploy, resulting in injury to the driver. Drivers side curtains deployed. Vehicle is preserved in evidence. Detailed photos and police report are available of inspection. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #13

Oct 232016

F-150

  • 44,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving 55 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into a guardrail. The side air bags deployed, but the frontal air bags did not deploy. The contact was ejected out of the vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the back and face, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 44,000.

- Bim, WV, USA

problem #12

Jun 062016

F-150

  • 41,000 miles
The contact owned a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 45 mph on a two lane road, the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle veered to the left, sideswiping another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

- Kenai, AK, USA

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