Ten problems related to wiring 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.
On the 2012 and 2013 model year f150 with rear window defrost it is very common for the electrical wiring or connection to fail and literally blow out the back window. It also affects the heated mirrors if the truck has that option too. When the rear window blows out it can literally blow holes put of the glass. With kids having to ride in the back this is not safe. The rear defrost will work fine or malfunction a couple times and then will eventually fail and break/blow the window out. It is a very well known problem that Ford is doing nothing about. I've contacted Ford and they refuse to fix it.
The fuel management system blew the fuse. I looked online and saw where many people have had this happen and Ford has a service advisory issued for this problem but charge the owner with making the correction to the defective wiring. They do not simply replace the Mini 10 amp fuse but instead replace a part of the wiring and relocate it to a standard 20 amp fuse. When I explained my concern about engineering a fuel management system for a 10 amp rating and switching it to the 20 amp which could allow other parts of the system to overload he basically told me that Ford had decided this was how they would fix the problem but now I have the concern other components of the system failing and sure enough it was less than two weeks later the fuel pump driver module failed causing my vehicle to stop running. The service manager also told me I was lucky as he had seen total melt downs of fuse panels from this defect. This has cost me $805 in repairs due to a faulty wiring design. The vehicle was stationary at the time, once in a parking lot and once in my driveway.
While driving to work today, and making a right hand turn, my vehicle completely shut off. That is, the engine died, the power steering died, and the brakes died while the truck came to a complete stop in the middle of the lane. Let me reiterate - the truck completely died in the middle of the road and there was a complete loss of control over the vehicle. Had there been another vehicle, object, or person in front of me, I would have likely collided with them (thankfully the road was empty) research has lead me to find that this is a known issue with Ford and the f150 series from years 2010 to approximately 2014. Fuse number 27 in the engine fuse box is undersized from the factory and melts due to the inability to handle the amperage. I found mine melted after today as well. Ford has "addressed" this issue with a TSB (Ford TSB-15-0137 see attached) which it charges customers for to replace the fuse and wiring for the fuse with a new, up sized fuse and wires. They do not cover this free of charge unless your truck is under warranty. As this is a glaring safety issue that numerous people have reported, I ask that the NHTSA investigate this and have Ford initiate a recall on the affected vehicles, and make the repair free of charge to customers. This issue is a manufacturing flaw and one that has the ability to cause loss of life and property due to failure to control the vehicle. . Read more...
My Ford f150 experienced a coolant system leak similar to recalls for other Ford models (https://media. Ford. Com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2017/03/29/Ford-issues-three-safety-recalls-and-one-safety-compliance-recal. Html). The problem is so bad with Ford trucks around my model year that there is a nationwide backorder of the part to fix the problem. The coolant system's "t connector" was leaking onto my wiring harness and presented a potential fire hazard much like the recall notice for similar Ford vehicles. Simply search "2013 Ford f150 coolant leak" and the t connector problem is at the top of the search results. Ford dealers and mechanic shops are aware of the design flaw, but Ford motor CO will not address it as a recall at this time. This needs to be remedied. The leak was occurring when the vehicle was running and in motion.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 70 mph, the gear downshifted into third gear and then to first gear. Also, the engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to depress the brake pedal and shift into neutral to control the vehicle. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. After turning off and restarting the vehicle after a few minutes, it was able to drive normally. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to john amato Ford (1015 main st, mukwonago, WI 53149, (800) 606-3085) where it was diagnosed with a faulty connector wire harness (codes: al3z, 7g276, and d). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 82,500.
Traveling at various speeds on highway. The orange wrench waring lights came on, speedometer went to zero, mileage indicator went out , gas dte indicator quit working, speed reduced. Switched vehicle off after stopping, switched back on everything reset - vehicle ran fine until the next time, same thing reoccurred. This has happened several times. Took it to dewitts automotive repair, windsor, va. Dianostic report indicates wiring harness and module sensor for powertrain needs replacing. Must be replaced by Ford repair shop.
Engine fire. A strong smell of burning, electrical wiring order started coming from the a/c vents, I soon noticed smoke coming from under the hood. As the truck slowed to a stop and I guided to the side of the road, open my door, I could see the flames rising and growing larger. By the time I got off the phone with 911, I heard the first blast. In less than 5 mins. Later a larger, louder blast happened. Not long after that, the whole front end was completely melted.
While driving the vehicle at normal speeds & operating the air conditioner blower motor on low speed, the driver of the vehicle noticed smoke coming from the below the dash board on the passenger side of the vehicle. As the smoke progressed, the driver soon observed flames and melting plastic dripping off of the hvac box. The driver immediately pulled over, opened the [passenger door and extinguished the flames with a 10 bac fire extinguisher. When the vehicle was brought into the mesa county fleet repair facility, we noticed the heat source originated from the blower motor and resistor area of the hvac box. The electrical wiring has melted insulation and no fuses appear to have burned.
Model year 2009-2014 f150's have an issue with fuse 27 under the hood getting hot and melting. Fuse 27 is for the fuel pump relay. This causes complete loss of power while driving or a no start situation. Ford has issued a TSB for this issue, but in my mind it should be a recall. If the fuel pump stops, you lose all power no matter where you are, even if in heavy traffic on the interstate. This could also be a fire hazard if the wiring gets hot enough.
The back right drivers side rear window shattered due to the wiring or the rear window defroster. This has happened twice on 12/10/14 and 3/27/15. This is a known defect that Ford has not addressed yet.