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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%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 202 repairs.
2013 Ford F-150 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 34 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 | Vehicle vibrates while towing. Vibration is severe with a load but slight with no load. Driveshaft replaced but problem still exists. |
| 13640 mi | Clicking in reverse or gear |
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
| 36580 mi | the 4x4 was trying to engage when put under load in two wheel drive. For example hard acceleration or towing. It caused a sort of grinding noise |
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
| 67000 mi US $300 |
Excessive drivetrain slack / bumping during downshifts. Dealer re-greased driveshaft splines and reflashed the PCM to stop late downshifts when coming to a stop. |
| 84000 mi US $3500 |
Truck was making a whining noise at speed. Dealer replaced carrier bearings in front differential, front hub bearings and IWEs. Problem persisted. Dealer then replaced the pinion bearings in the rear differential which fixed the issue. Problem took a couple visits to rectify. |
| 168505 mi US $1291 |
Replace transmission leadframe due to failed output shaft speed sensor. This is a known failure point and is the subject of a service bulletin and software update that is intended to prevent loss of vehicle control when the component fails. |
2013 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 17000 mi | Rear differential leaking fluid |
| 19000 mi US $89 |
Four wheel drive was partially engaging on driver's side. Bad actuator and 2 bad selonoids. Actuator was warranty. Selonoids were not. Did not pay labor costs |
2013 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
| 121000 mi US $952 |
Ladframe replacement due to output shaft speed (OSS) sensor failure. There was a recall on the 2011 and 2012 but since mine is a 2013 I had to pay out of my pocket. |
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
| 30340 mi | vibration when accelerating from stop or stopping completely. they greased the yoke. |
| 95000 mi US $600 |
Transmission cooling hose blown at cooler |
2013 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 20000 mi | Leaking pinion seal on rear axle |
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
| 65000 mi US $1100 |
Also found rear axle seal leaking. |
| 32800 mi | Rear pinion seal leaking. External seal, easy fix. |
| 45900 mi | 4wd hub actuators. Replaced both sides. Extended warranty w/$100 ded. But ded. was refunded. |
| 49000 mi | LF cv axle joint BROKE. Big fat argument with an over-confident tech. Supervisor insisted he replace. Biggest fight with a dealer I've ever had; over a $200 part. I had to school dealer/techs how to properly torque-to-specs on front end components. |
| 96000 mi US $200 |
Speed sensor failed |
| 15500 mi | Pinion nut adjustment at driveshaft/rear-differential to correct snapping noise when shifting into reverse and/or drive. Fixed under warranty and existing TSB. |
| 18000 mi | Solenoid 3 and 4 replaced |
| 30000 mi | Ring and pinion scheduled to be replaced under warranty due to manufacturer/party's defect. |
| 73500 mi US $435 |
Rear Pinion Seal was replaced. |
| 120000 mi | Lead Frame failure. Truck would lock out 1st and 6th gear. Manual option was not available. TSB Campaign was in place for repair. |
2013 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 8000 mi | Transmission fluid leak. Transmission case was replaced. Dealer said there was a TSB on this, and that the factory had a period of production when cases were defective causing a leak in an unusual pattern. A new gasket not enough per Ford |
| 4700 mi | transmission groan fixed with new valve body plate. |
| 96000 mi US $100 |
Vacuum leak on IWE - front right wheel |
| 98000 mi US $250 |
Erratic behavior from Transmission. Unexpected shifting causing short drive train to lock up and release. Speedometer would drop to zero reading while vehicle was traveling down the road. This went on for 3 months off and on problem. Would not throw a code so dealership didn't know what to repair. Owner video taped dashboard to prove problem to dealership. Owner researched problem online and provided dealership with diagnosis. Leadframe on transmission needed to be replaced. Dealer finally changed leadframe with most of the cost falling under extended warranty owner purchased at time of vehicle purchase |
| 9000 mi | Noise in transmission. New separator plate installed in transmission. |
| 10620 mi | Clicking/ratcheting noise in rear differential, when going into reverse. Dealer replaced oil slinger and adjusted pinion |
| 30000 mi US $175 |
Occasional slippage and hard shifting. Would slam between 3rd and 5th gears, then enter limp-home mode. Repairs included replacing electronic components in transmission. Rear axle pinion seal failed, causing leak. Seal 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
| 73000 mi | Replaced torque converter |
| 500200 mi US $940 |
wrench came on went into limp mode,diagnosed as transmission solenoid, required pulling the trans and i authorized a fluid change |
2013 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 45000 mi | Sudden down shift from 4th gear to 1st gear. Replaced harness in transmission. |
2013 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 41540 mi | Differential shim rebuild under TSB |
| 41540 mi | Fault n driveline undetermined, no formal forensic analysis, no fix undertaken. Vehicle bought by dealer. |
| 13000 mi | Replace rear pinion seal due to oil leak |
| 20300 mi | Replace rear differential pinion seal |
| 15000 mi | Leak at u joint on pumpkin |
2013 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
302-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD
| 59000 mi | Humming from rear of truck at road speed. Dealer found rear differential bearings failing. Repaired under warranty. |
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