2013 Ford F-550 Owner Complaints
Complaint Summary
The 2013 Ford F-550 has 6 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve engine and steering.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 6 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
ENGINE
2 33.3%
STEERING
1 16.7%
WHEELS
1 16.7%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 16.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 16.7%
Quick Insights
The top category is ENGINE, accounting for 33.3% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 5 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2013 Ford F-550
The 2013 Ford F-550 has 6 owner complaints in this dataset. ENGINE is the most common complaint category, representing about 33% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2013 Ford F-550 are ENGINE (2), STEERING (1), WHEELS (1).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 4 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2013 Ford F-550?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 5 of 5 systems
ENGINE
2 Reports33% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
Operator was driving the vehicle when they smelled fuel. Operator immediately pulled over and found fuel leaking from the secondary fuel filter. I also have a video of the leaking filter but can not attach here.
12/26/2024
At 05:58 this morning the garage received a phone call from Roadside assistance regarding a vehicle fire on the unit. Spoke with the operator to verify his safety and inquire as to what happened. He stated he was driving down highway 99 at approx.70mph when he heard a loud pop, reduce engine power light came on, low fuel pressure light came on, smelled diesel, then unit caught fire before he could get pulled off.
6/3/2025
STEERING
1 Report17% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD THOR DAYBREAK RV EQUIPPED WITH A 2013 FORD MH STRIPPED CHASSIS (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WANDER OUT OF THE TRAVELED LANE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT DROVE WITH CAUTION AT A LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO A LOOSE STEERING SHIFT CLAMP BOLT. THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REALIGNED AND THE BOLT WAS TIGHTENED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,100.
5/9/2013
WHEELS
1 Report17% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F550 WITH RICKSON WHEELS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, PART OF THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE WELDING OF THE WHEEL WAS IMPROPERLY CONSTRUCTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER OF THE WHEELS WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
9/30/2013
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 Report17% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
REPLACE FUEL PUMP 3 TIMES?
12/23/2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 Report17% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
Entry/exit steps failed. While exiting the coach, the entry/exit steps collapsed. I almost fell out of the coach while exiting.
6/19/2023
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
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Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.
Ford F-550: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?
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- Complaint entries
- 6
- Top-topic view
- 5 grouped topics shown
- Primary source
- NHTSA ODI owner complaint records
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