2013 FORD F-150 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2013 Ford F-150 has 6 recalls, the most serious being a transmission defect where the gearbox can suddenly drop into first gear at any speed, causing the rear wheels to slow sharply and the driver to lose control. This transmission issue has been the subject of prior repair attempts that did not fully resolve the problem, and it affects trucks with the 6-speed automatic transmission, particularly those with 5.0L and 6.2L engines. On the brake side, the master cylinder seal on 3.5L-equipped trucks can leak brake fluid into the brake booster, draining the front brake circuit and causing a complete loss of front braking ability. There is also a related concern on certain trucks where brake fluid migrates from the master cylinder into the booster in lower volumes, triggering low-fluid warnings on the dash. A separate compliance recall covers the backup lights and reverse gear engagement, where the transmission may not enter reverse, or the reverse indicator may not display correctly when the shifter is moved to the R position.