19 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2013 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2013 F-150.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted from 6th gear into a lower gear, and the check engine and transmission warning lights illuminated. As a result of the failure, the vehicle crashed into bushes. The contact also stated that the air bags did not deploy during the incident. The contact sustained a left foot injury; however, no medical attention was sought. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not towed, and the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact further stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on another occasion, the vehicle unexpectedly entered limp mode and remained in 3rd gear. The contact also reported that the vehicle felt sluggish when attempting to accelerate from a stop, with the check engine and transmission warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission lead frame had failed and required replacement. The vehicle was not repaired, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not eligible for warranty coverage due to exceeding the warranty limits of 10 years or 150,000 miles. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.
Driving 70 mph on highway. Transmission suddenly downshifted from 6th to 5th. Cruise control turned off. Speedometer went to 0 mph. Airbag warning light came on. Wrench indicator flashed. From this point on, transmission would only use gears 3,4,5. Speedometer continued to read 0. Cruise control remained inoperative and airbag warning light remained on. Wrench indicator turned off after a few minutes. Was able to limp home, but truck had difficulty pulling out from stoplights and stop signs due to not being able to shift below 3rd gear. After shutting off ignition and restarting. Operation returned to normal.
The passenger air bag light indicates off even when I am in the seat. I am a 5’8’’ 125 lb person. This is frequently what happens when I am sitting. I have tried undoing and reattaching the seat belt but often it does nothing or reverts back to off in a short time. The picture below is right now while my husband is driving.
Hello, I am writing a request to supplement 19n01 on Ford models as I had a near accident that almost happened. First, as I was driving, my mileage odometer was glitching showing dashes "------", also notice that my check engine light came on and as a result the airbag off warning was showing as well. As a result of all this, seems that the vehicle malfunction as my vehicle was in "limp mode" while all of this was happening and when pressing the gas no acceleration was happening (mind you that was all happening in heavy traffic). After moving steadily and avoiding heavy traffic, I parked my vehicle to the side and turn it on and off. This seems to restart the system however my check engine was still on. After further research on this issue, I see that this is a known issue that happens with the model of my vehicle. After calling the dealership with my issue, they state it is a customer program rather than a recall. I beg NHTSA to please supplement this known issue and instead of 10 years, please use the 150k mileage. I cannot be driving with this unsafe issue as it was a scary issue that happen during traffic.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven back to the place of residence. A dealer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 70 mph or faster, the vehicle would unintendedly decelerate. The contact stated that speedometer dropped to 0 mph. The contact stated that the “wrench” symbol was displayed, indicating a failure with the power train or the electronic throttle control system. The air bag warning light was also illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in a recall regarding the transmission and the vehicle was repaired under the recall. The contact was unable to confirm whether the VIN was included in either NHTSA campaign numbers: 19v433000 (power train) or 19v075000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission and ecm had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was 121,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who recalibrated the air bag sensor; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who determined that the front passenger seat rail needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 165,549.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph the vehicle did not accelerate as intended. The power train and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it has not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.
Air bag warning light is on. I talked to local Ford garage they said 1500 to 2000 to fix . Looking online at f150 forums this seems to be a common problem. This is a government mandated safety device it should be fixed for free. It can't get reset or erased without being fixed.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v075000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to 1st gear, the vehicle shuddered, skidded, and the rear wheels locked up. The contact was able to coast over to the side of the road. The power train warning light illuminated with the wrench symbol and the air bag warning light briefly before the vehicle went into limp mode. The contact detached the battery and waited for a while before reattaching the battery, restarted the vehicle, and continued driving. The contact stated that the failure occurred approximately every 5 miles. The dealer was contacted and decided to charge the contact to diagnose the vehicle to determine the cause of failure, instead of completing the recall repair free of charge. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact back to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Sept 11 I was leaving a parking garage, I backed out of my parking space, drove toward the first turn when the sole came off my shoe blocked the gas pedal wide open sending my truck into a support column on the lower level. The damage was extensive but my airbags did not deploy, the seat belt left bruise and and some soreness but to date no other injuries. My insurance told me today they are gonna 'total' the vehicle. 2013 Ford f150 supercrew cab.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at highway speed,her usb port had initially failed to operate as needed and that soon after, the display screen had drawn completely blank. The contact's daughter had pulled over and restarted the vehicle multiple times but the failure persisted. As she proceeded to drive the vehicle at 40 mph, the vehicle independently downshifted as the vehicle stalled without warning. Due to the failure, the contact hit another vehicle from behind. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. No medical attention was given at the scene; however, his daughter did suffer minor bruising. The whereabouts of the other driver was unknown. A police report was filed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer where they have yet to inspect or diagnose the failure. The contact stated that his vehicle was previously placed under NHTSA campaign number: 19v433000 (power train) which he linked to his failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.
I was driving to work at 6:10 in the morning. We just turned on the highway. We were travelling between 40 and 45 mph. There was a horse in my lane and I did not see it. We hit the horse in the front of the truck. The airbags did not go off. We were not injured but the airbags should have gone off.
Due to throttle body failure, the truck has gone into a "limp" mode several times. Needless to say for the truck to suddenly stop accelerating when on the highway or even when taking off from a stop sign could be deadly. I wonder how many people are dead because of this and were not able to tell anyone the accident was due to the failure and not because of their driving. Not sure I want my wife or kids to drive anything made with Ford's throttle body design. I see there was a customer satisfaction program 13n03 to fix throttle body problems instead of a recall. Needless to say this customer is not satisfied.
Transmission malfunction, will not engage when vehicle is stopped. Seems like it is stuck in 5th gear. Odo reads ------, airbag and seat belt light comes on. Speedometer goes to zero. When I turn engine off and back on, it operates normal for a few miles. Was almost t-boned by semi this morning because the transmission would not engage when I pulled into intersection.
Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated the steering column seized requiring additional effort to steer the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The contact was intermittent. The dealer or manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18000. Kh.
We have taken this vehicle in three times for squeeling brakes and it still makes a high pitched noise when I stop.
On January 13, 2015 I was involved in a head collision with a 18 wheeler. The scenario was a two lane highway (hwy 67, lakeside , CA), there is minimal room for error and upon impact. I remember my brakes depressing completely to the floor board , yet as though there was no air lines. It has been a long recovery, which is why certain things are returning slowly. Yet, I remember that my brakes felt off or un-responsive before impact.
2013 Ford F-150. Consumer writes in regards to airbag system, cruise control system and other electrical issues. The consumer stated he returned the vehicle to the dealer twice, for the issues. The dealer failed to identify any electrical faults in the air bag system. A month later, during service on the air bags, the horn failed to operate.