Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2013 Ford F-350.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems |
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling smoke appeared between the driver's side front and rear door panels. The contact stated that prior to the failure the electrical door and window switch functioned intermittently. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the failure as a defective door wiring harness due to brittle wires from constantly opening and closing the doors. The contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the wires were melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 80,794.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford F-350 sd. The contact stated that the front passenger side mirror had a failure with the electronic function not working properly, when maneuvering and adjusting the mirror with the control buttons. The dealer townsend sales & service (340 main st, townsend, MA 01469, (978) 597-8955) was notified of the failure numerous times when the vehicle was taken to the dealer for servicing but they had failed to determine the cause of the electronic failure. The dealer indicated that they had serviced the mirror under a warranty but provided no specific analysis of what was diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they indicated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, provided no recommended remedy for the dealers repair other than for the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer for servicing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000. Dyd.