The vehicle dossier US · 2013
2013 Ford
F-350Problems & recalls
76 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Suspension appears in 30 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 76 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 14 years with reports.
79,000 miles is the median among 43 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 42,000–115,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
1 recall campaign on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
EQUIPMENTCampaign 14V498000
Reported concern
PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Manufacturer’s stated response
PJ's has notified owners and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.
Read campaign 14V498000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
16 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
24L05Certain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update for Qualified VehiclesNHTSA ID 11023852
Certain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update for Qualified Vehicles
Components: ENGINE · UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11023852 at NHTSATSB160066Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screenNHTSA ID 10205031
Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen
Components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10205031 at NHTSA16-0066Some 2012-2016 vehicles equipped with a touchscreen navigation system and the language set to Arabic may exhibit a blank screen. This may be the result of the ribbon cables not being fully seated inside the front display interf…NHTSA ID 10183767
Some 2012-2016 vehicles equipped with a touchscreen navigation system and the language set to Arabic may exhibit a blank screen. This may be the result of the ribbon cables not being fully seated inside the front display interface module (FDIM) or an improper software configuration of the FDIM.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10183767 at NHTSAPC-01.12.2016In monitoring our technical service inquiries and technical service bulletins from Ford, there is the potential for moderate to severe steering wheel oscillation (wobble) to occur. After extensive testing and outside feedback, …NHTSA ID 10179912
In monitoring our technical service inquiries and technical service bulletins from Ford, there is the potential for moderate to severe steering wheel oscillation (wobble) to occur. After extensive testing and outside feedback, the following details have been established to correct or prevent steering wheel oscillation occurrences in lifted 05-16 Ford Super Duty 4wd pickups.
Components: STEERING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10179912 at NHTSATSB15-0124FORD: 2011-2014 F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A RUNNING ROUGH OR MISFIRE DURING EXHAUST REGENERATION PROCESS *CNNHTSA ID 10058677
FORD: 2011-2014 F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A RUNNING ROUGH OR MISFIRE DURING EXHAUST REGENERATION PROCESS *CN
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10058677 at NHTSAASI-45226FORD: ON SOME DIESEL TRUCKS, VARIOUS COMBINATION OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) FOR LOOSE, MODIFIED, DAMAGED OR MISSING GROUND G400 WHICH WAS RELOCATED BY BODY BUILDERS OUTFITTERS ON VEHICLE MODIFICATION. MODEL 2011-16 F SUP…NHTSA ID 10058613
FORD: ON SOME DIESEL TRUCKS, VARIOUS COMBINATION OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) FOR LOOSE, MODIFIED, DAMAGED OR MISSING GROUND G400 WHICH WAS RELOCATED BY BODY BUILDERS OUTFITTERS ON VEHICLE MODIFICATION. MODEL 2011-16 F SUPER DUTY. *PE
Components: EQUIPMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10058613 at NHTSA44863FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW…NHTSA ID 10057834
FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROOF ARE OPEN. *TA
Components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10057834 at NHTSA44876FORD: CERTAIN 2013-2015 F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS EXITING THE FORCED IDLE STRATEGY IN COLD TEMPS BELOW FREEZING. *TANHTSA ID 10057838
FORD: CERTAIN 2013-2015 F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS EXITING THE FORCED IDLE STRATEGY IN COLD TEMPS BELOW FREEZING. *TA
Components: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10057838 at NHTSA44848FORD: CERTAIN 2011-2015 FORD F-SUPER DUTY WITH 6.7 DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION BUZZ NOISE FROM THE DIESEL FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE (DFCM) AND/OR MAY 10/1/1 PRESSURE FUEL LINES W/O DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE POOSA. *TANHTSA ID 10057811
FORD: CERTAIN 2011-2015 FORD F-SUPER DUTY WITH 6.7 DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION BUZZ NOISE FROM THE DIESEL FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE (DFCM) AND/OR MAY 10/1/1 PRESSURE FUEL LINES W/O DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE POOSA. *TA
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10057811 at NHTSAASI-44442FORD: ON SOME TRUCKS, THE BINDING/STICKING OF FRONT/REAR BRAKE CALIPER AND WOULD NEED TO BE REMOVE AND REPLACE, EXCEPT BRAKE PADS ON CALIPER BRACKET ASSEMBLY, COMPLETE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (CALIPER BRACKET, BRAKE PADS, CLIPS) ON FR…NHTSA ID 10055357
FORD: ON SOME TRUCKS, THE BINDING/STICKING OF FRONT/REAR BRAKE CALIPER AND WOULD NEED TO BE REMOVE AND REPLACE, EXCEPT BRAKE PADS ON CALIPER BRACKET ASSEMBLY, COMPLETE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (CALIPER BRACKET, BRAKE PADS, CLIPS) ON FRONT KNUCKLE/SPINDLE ASSEMBLY. MODEL 2013-2014 F-250, 350. *PE
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10055357 at NHTSAASI-44451FORD: SOME MODEL VEHICLES MANUAL FOR POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSION DIAGNOSTIC (PC/ED) HAS BEEN UPDATED REGARDING IMPROVED COOLING FAN CIRCUIT DUE TO A LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING, A MALFUNCTIONING INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND OVERHEATIN…NHTSA ID 10055312
FORD: SOME MODEL VEHICLES MANUAL FOR POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSION DIAGNOSTIC (PC/ED) HAS BEEN UPDATED REGARDING IMPROVED COOLING FAN CIRCUIT DUE TO A LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING, A MALFUNCTIONING INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND OVERHEATING. *PE
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10055312 at NHTSATSB-13-6-26FORD: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C101A:62 APPEARS, N SOME VEHICLES, WHEN RED BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATES AND AN ERROR IN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) MODULE FOR VACUUM PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL. MODEL 2013 F-250, F-350. *PENHTSA ID 10053482
FORD: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C101A:62 APPEARS, N SOME VEHICLES, WHEN RED BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATES AND AN ERROR IN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) MODULE FOR VACUUM PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL. MODEL 2013 F-250, F-350. *PE
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10053482 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
Vehicle Commanded Engine ShutdownRQ14005
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this RQ to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13V-535 were inadequate. Recall 13V-535 was limited to a relatively small population of Ambulance Package vehicles and ODI received complaints of pickup trucks and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles being affected by the same defect. Ford manufactured approximately 555,985 subject vehicles between February 22, 2010 and January 30, 2015 that may be affected by defective EGT sensors and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software calibration. The subject vehicles are equipped with four (4) EGT sensors to monitor engine operating conditions. An EGT sensor fault may produce false exhaust over-temperature signals. If these signals are produced, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) implements a Failure Management Effects Mode (FMEM) and the driver receives a Stop Safely Now (SSN) system warning on the instrument cluster message center. The FMEM triggers a 70% reduction in available engine power over a period of no more than 45 seconds, during which it may not be possible to accelerate or maintain vehicle speed. The PCM then commands the engine to shut down when vehicle speed reaches approximately 1 mph. There is no immediate restart capability. Depending on the PCM software calibration, ignition key position and ambient temperature conditions, the engine may not restart until the end of a 10-60 minute cool down period.Ford and its component supplier(s) made numerous changes to the PCM software calibration and the design, material and manufacture of the EGT sensors over the period of subject vehicle production. This continuous product improvement affected vehicle performance regarding the alleged defect. Ford acknowledges the defect condition in the subject vehicles but argues that an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety is limited to Ambulance Package and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles where commanded shutdown could impact emergency response and patient care. Ford also argues that the defect trend is in decline. Ford also initiated a new safety recall (15V-175) to address the 13V-535 remedy concerns in the Ambulance Package vehicles and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles. The 15V-175 remedy reprograms the PCM with a new software calibration that stops a single EGT sensor fault to cause the vehicle to enter the FMEM shutdown mode.Ford also initiated an EPA emissions recall (14E03) for all subject vehicles that reprograms the PCM with the software calibration employed in safety recall 15V-175. Finally, Ford initiated a Customer Satisfaction Program (15M01) providing extended warranty coverage of 8 years or 80,000 miles for the the EGT sensors on certain MY2011-2012 subject vehicles.Due to the EPA emissions recall, that had a 66.6% completion rate in Ford's December 2015 progress report to the EPA, the defect trend is in decline. ODI is not aware of any crashes, deaths or injuries related to the alleged defect.ODI believes the alleged defect poses a safety risk but notes that the EPA emissions recall is addressing the safety problem.Compelling issuance of a duplicate recall would not represent a wise use of agency resources.Accordingly, this Recall Query is closed.This action is not a finding that no defect exists and NHTSA will take further action if such action is warranted.
Recorded closure: Mar 15, 2016
Campaign reference in the source: 15V175000
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