2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty: common problems and reliability

85 owner complaints on record.

Most complaints are about steering. 4 recalls.

Should I buy one?

The 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty has 85 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and suspension.

Safety record for the 2013 model year

85
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
1
Crash reports
4
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty vehicles (US, public record).

How we score it

Where owners report problems

steering
32
suspension
31
engine
17
fuel/propulsion system
7
wheels
5

Recalls affecting the 2013 F-350 Super Duty

equipment

Campaign 14V507000

Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Superduty chassis modified by Jerr-Dan 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.

equipment

Campaign 14V494000

Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. (Vanair) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperDuty chassis modified by Vanair and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies used with model 60-85 UDSM, 125-185 USDM, and Genair 125-185 driven air compressor systems. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

equipment

Campaign 14V496000

Versalift East, LLC (Versalift) is recalling certain Aerial devices manufactured on 2009-2013 Ford, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty 6.8L gas engine chassis, modified by Versalift and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products FR67 PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

equipment

Campaign 14V498000

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.

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on generation and powertrain. The truck is universally acknowledged for its immense capability, towing strength, and utility for heavy-duty work.

Owner insights cover all generations of the F-350 Super Duty. See the full F-350 Super Duty owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used F-350 Super Duty listings typically run $25,350–$39,698 across 2002 to 2024 model years.

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