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2013 Ford F-150 repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 202 repairs.
2013 Ford F-150 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Ford F-150
Engine not specified
| 40000 mi | Water pump |
2013 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 6200 mi | poor fuel mileage |
| 23300 mi | fuel mileage dropped considerably after getting re programmed for hesitation when taking off- fuel mileage around 12-14 imp mpg 20% in town-80% highway at average 95-100kph |
| 31000 mi | poor fuel mileage, hesitation at stops, dealer replaced the plugs which was supposed to have been done previously at the selling dealer. |
| 34000 mi US $370 |
Throttle body rebuild |
2013 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 59000 mi | Water pump replaced under warranty. Slow coolant leak as well as a whining sound that increased in pitch with RPM. Dealer diagnosed water pump, ordered part and replaced with new belt warranty - no charge. |
| 73000 mi US $402 |
Coolant leak diagnosed to be a leaking Tee connector. Dealer replaced the tee connector and upper radiator hose. |
| 78000 mi US $900 |
Coolant leak detected again. Radiator developed a crack in the plastic side tank. Dealer replaced radiator and lower rad hose. |
| 159200 mi US $390 |
Replace hose to coolant reservoir due to leaking connector and flush coolant |
| 61000 mi US $621 |
water pump leak, replaced pump, thermostat, drive belt and all coolant. |
2013 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 52000 mi | Connection to overflow tank and water pump had a bad o ring and it was leaking. |
2013 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 89900 mi C $300 |
Fuel control module under bed near spare tire corroded. |
2013 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 65000 mi US $149 |
O2 sensor on right side of exhaust |
| 99900 mi US $2200 |
Cooling system connected to turbo both sides O-ring had failed on both connections Connections replaced coolant replaced. |
| 50000 mi | CEL p0016 timing misalignment bank A. Dealer replaced timing chain and gears, cam phasers, tone ring, and more. |
| 64480 mi C $5166 |
Leaking timing chain cover. Replaced timing chain and resealed cover, spark plugs, 2 serpentine belts and oil Replaced passenger side exhaust manifold due to leak. |
| 67000 mi US $2400 |
Leaking front cover |
2013 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 72000 mi | Shop claimed the turbo was bad even though I had been driving it that way for 1+ yr. They fixed it under extended Ford power train warranty and so far seems to be ok but I still suspect an exhaust manifold leak. Time will tell |
2013 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 91623 mi US $500 |
Coolant leak caused by shrunken o-rings in quick-connect location on upper radiator hose near thermostat. Having read about water pump failures on modern F150s, I had dealer replace the water pump, thermostat and o-rings in quick connections. Also had cooling system cleaned and new antifreeze/coolant installed. The o-rings would have fixed the leaking, but went ahead with full preventive maintenance on cooling system. |
| 88000 mi US $14 |
Replace o-ring between water pump T and radiator. Small leak |
| 91000 mi US $100 |
replace coil pack |
2013 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 86000 mi US $400 |
Turbo coolant lines leak. Replaced 6 out of 8 connectors. |
| 13000 mi | Intake air sensor: due to a difference in ambient air temp and oil temperature from block heater, trans pad and oil pan heater. Ambient temperatures were below zero. |
| 16000 mi | MAP sensor was clogged. Dealer replaced under warranty. |
| 17500 mi | Returned to dealer for very small idle inconsistency. Vehicle would shake with a very subtle vibration. |
| 27000 mi | Key was not recognized when placed in the ignition, but still started vehicle with no issue. Attempted repair, but only did software update. Ignition needs to be replaced or repaired. |
| 44000 mi US $450 |
Replaced turbo bypass valve |
| 69000 mi US $380 |
Broken ignition coil |
| 12000 mi | Complete engine failure, put #6 rod through the block on both sides. Related to that repair I had the radiator replaced because of damage from the engine failure. Engine, turbos, intake and fuel system replaced |
| 26300 mi | rough idle and stutter under full throttle. reprogrammed computer and removed cover on intercooler. didn't help, truck still has both issues |
| 44300 mi US $210 |
Throttle body getting stuck closed. Replaced throttle body. |
| 65000 mi US $1100 |
Shuttering, lack of power, CEL. Dealer diagnosed with worn spark plugs, CEL returned under 50 miles later, returned to dealer, new catalytic converter installed under warranty. |
2013 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 22800 mi | Ecoboost has water condensation issue with CAC. Lost power during rain conditions and had dealer apply TSB 14-0017 (computer re-flash and removal of shield at CAC). I also drilled 1/16" hole at lowest point near outlet of CAC to drain water |
| 162000 mi US $105 |
Cylinder 2 mis-firing. Needed coil replaced. |
| 24800 mi | Turbocharger oil return line had very slow leak. Dealer replaced rubber O-ring and fixed. Check engine light illuminated, truck drove fine. Air intake sensor replaced by dealer, problem solved. |
2013 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
411-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 130000 mi US $600 |
Coolant has been disappeared. Found radiator leak. Replaced radiator. |
2013 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 30000 mi | Maf replaced |
| 79000 mi US $250 |
All radiator hoses leaking. Hoses back ordered 3 weeks plus. Hoses sealed with tape and waiting parts. Estimatet cost for full rapair. |
| 14000 mi | Key chime wouldn't work something with key in the ignition and doors open. The ignition switch wouldn't recognize a key in it at times. Ignition switch was replaced. |
2013 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 41420 mi | Water pump was leaking - reported at a routine oil change. Brought back for replacement under warranty. |
| 71000 mi US $200 |
Replaced thermostat |
2013 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic RWD
| 44000 mi US $100 |
Ignition switch became loose. Switch repaired. |
| 68000 mi US $140 |
Difficulty starting. Mechanic determined it was a problem with the ignition key. |
| 68000 mi US $277 |
Computer chip in key was malfunctioning. Truck was difficult to start. Key replaced. |
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