This page covers 3 recalls and 19 owner complaints for the 2013 Ford E-150.
Powertrain and engine issues dominate what owners of the 2013 Ford E-150 report. On the transmission side, owners describe slipping, delayed shifting, and complete transmission failure, in at least one case a dealer confirmed the transmission needed full replacement. Gear engagement problems, particularly around third gear, show up across multiple reports. A handful of owners also report engine-related failures serious enough to require engine replacement. A smaller number of reports mention the vehicle entering a failsafe or limp mode, accompanied by the speedometer dropping to zero, which owners connect to transmission control or sensor faults. The airbag system draws only a single complaint in this dataset.
19
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2013 Ford E-150 has 3 recalls, the most serious affecting compressed natural gas (CNG) models where the brackets holding a rear fuel cylinder can fail, allowing the cylinder to break free and create a gas leak with a risk of fire.
The remaining two recalls both involve wheelchair lift equipment on modified mobility vans. In one, bearings inside the lift mechanism can shift out of position, causing the stowed platform to move excessively and eventually break free from its mounting. In the other, cracks can develop in the platform's side plates, allowing the lift platform itself to separate and drop against the lift door opening. Both lift recalls affect vehicles that were converted by third-party mobility outfitters, so not every E-150 from this period carries this equipment.
At a glance
What can fail
Wheelchair lift link arms may have oversized pivot holes, causing bearings to shift out of position and affecting lift stability.
What the fix does
Ricon dealers will inspect link arms and platform for damage or displaced bearings, replacing any damaged parts at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The side plate on certain Ricon wheelchair lifts may crack over time, potentially compromising the lift's structural integrity and safe operation.
What the fix does
A Ricon dealer will install reinforcing bumpers to support the platform. Cracked platforms will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The left and right rear brackets supporting the CNG cylinder may fail, allowing the cylinder to dislodge from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the side arm brackets as needed, at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
