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2013 Ford F-150 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Ford F-150 — 2 of them relate to power train. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.

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These campaigns cover the 2013 Ford F-150 as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.

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19V433000

Power Train · Automatic Transmission

Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The riskUnexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix — freeFord will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S19.

What was foundFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with 5.0L or 6.2L gasoline engines, that previously had the powertrain control module (PCM) software reprogrammed under recall 19V-075. The software used to reprogram the PCM did not have the necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

19V433000 at NHTSA
19V075000

Power Train · Automatic Transmission · Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The riskUnexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix — freeFord will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S07.

What was foundFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

19V075000 at NHTSA
16V345000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Fluid

Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

The riskLoss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix — freeFord will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24.

What was foundFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.

16V345000 at NHTSA

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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.

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