2013 Ford E-150
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 2013 Ford E-150. Newest first.
MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy
MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact MobilityWorks customer service at 1-800-769-8267, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These vehicles and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.
Mobility Works (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E150, E250, and E350 vans modified by Mobility Works to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
Mobility Works will notify owners, and Ricon will supply supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Mobility Works customer service at 1-800-769-8267 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2007-2014 Ford E-150 and E-250 vehicles manufactured February 26, 2007, to August 19, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy
National Van will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-800-527-7477. National Van's number for this recall is Ricon2014.
WMK Inc., doing business as Mobility Works, Inc. (Mobility), is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Mobility-modified Ford E-150, and E-250 transit buses manufactured December 1, 2013, through January 4, 2014, and equipped with certain Ricon S series and K series wheelchair lifts, with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Remedy
Mobility will notify owners, and Ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2014. Owners may contact Mobility customer service at 1-800-769-8267, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.
Landi Renzo USA is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified January 2, 2011, through February 24, 2014 to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). In the affected vehicles, the left and right rear brackets that support the rear CNG cylinder may fail, allowing the cylinder to dislodge from the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the cylinder dislodges, a CNG leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Landi Renzo USA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the side arm brackets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2014. Owners may contact Landi Renzo USA at 1-855-526-3400.
Owner complaints
19 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train
Transmission failure at 110,000 miles, known issue that was covered under ford technical service bulletin tsb 13-4-23, for my other ford E150 2012 econoline van vin# [xxx], the same transmission failure on both vehicles one was covered the 2013 IS not, but same failure mode. I would like ford to…
Transmission failure at 110,000 miles, known issue that was covered under ford technical service bulletin tsb 13-4-23, for my other ford E150 2012 econoline van vin# [xxx], the same transmission failure on both vehicles one was covered the 2013 IS not, but same failure mode. I would like ford to replace the known faulty transmission. Would not honor the tsb because it did not extend to the 2013 vehicle, information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc) · Power train
Recall 19s07 the 1ST time was driving 72mph down the interstate and the truck downshifted causing us to be jolted and an 18 wheeler to almost rear end us. Received the recall letter from ford (literally 2 weeks after it 1ST happened) for a sensor to be reset bc of truck suddenly downshifting while…
Recall 19s07 the 1ST time was driving 72mph down the interstate and the truck downshifted causing us to be jolted and an 18 wheeler to almost rear end us. Received the recall letter from ford (literally 2 weeks after it 1ST happened) for a sensor to be reset bc of truck suddenly downshifting while in motion. After dealership finished truck still was downshifting while in motion on highway or street at any speed. Took truck back and they reset again. Truck still continues to downshift while in motion. Was almost rear ended again in highway. It IS hard to steer and control when it happens on the highway. Have to pull over and restart engine to be able to go again. Ford IS saying we have to pay for a diagnosis, but the only problem with the truck IS what it IS being recalled for. Their remedy of reprograming the sensor IS not working and driving the truck IS dangerous. We need help please! They won't fix their faulty problem.
- Power train
Recall #19s07. when I called stoneham ford on march 19 I was told that the next available appointment IS may 14, totally unacceptable.
- Unknown or other
Transmission slipping. ford dealer says we need new transmission. occurs when car IS moving....seems ti be third gear.
- Unknown or other
Drive train went out complete motor had to be replaced
- Power train
I purchased my 2013 ford F-150 V6 3.5L from jons friendly used cars back in april of 2017. The truck has been doing fine until recently (last 2 days). As I was on my way to work, the truck was delaying w/shifting, the speedometer dropped to zero and which put the truck into failsafe. After looking…
I purchased my 2013 ford F-150 V6 3.5L from jons friendly used cars back in april of 2017. The truck has been doing fine until recently (last 2 days). As I was on my way to work, the truck was delaying w/shifting, the speedometer dropped to zero and which put the truck into failsafe. After looking into this and identifying the code (p0270), it confirmed the symptoms I was experiencing. I guess I'm wondering IS this going to be something that need to replace (out of pocket) or IS ford or the dealership needing to get this replaced if it's been identified/posted on the tsb. how can I see if my car IS covered or not?
- Power train · Vehicle speed control
I was driving 65 on the highway and my truck downshift to 3RD gear then back to 5TH gear then first gear. locking my wheels. tires screeching. I had to pull over and turn my truck off, open the door to try to reset the vehicle. ive read threads of people having a similar problem and turning off…
I was driving 65 on the highway and my truck downshift to 3RD gear then back to 5TH gear then first gear. locking my wheels. tires screeching. I had to pull over and turn my truck off, open the door to try to reset the vehicle. ive read threads of people having a similar problem and turning off the truck, opening the door resets the vehicle.. po722-00 code output shaft speed sensor circuit no single - pending dtc
- Power train
My vehicle will be traveling at highway speed and suddenly shift to first gear locking the rear wheels. Also gets stuck in 5TH gear and will not move.
- Engine
While driving on highway at 55 mph car looses power, goes into limp home mode, orange wrench warning indicator appears on dash panel. very dangerous in high traffic areas where there IS room or time to pull to side of road. pull off road, turned off engine, and then restarted and ran fine. seems to happen unexpectedly every 3 to 4 months. no engine malfunction codes can be found on onboard diagnostic system.
- Engine
Vehicle was leaking antifreeze and taken to good year. The part was not made and IS not being made by any factory or by ford. ford IS aware of the problem. the service manager in rock hill,sc said there was 20 others waiting and they needed paperwork for proof and a hundred deposit for a part…
Vehicle was leaking antifreeze and taken to good year. The part was not made and IS not being made by any factory or by ford. ford IS aware of the problem. the service manager in rock hill,sc said there was 20 others waiting and they needed paperwork for proof and a hundred deposit for a part that isn't even made. good year made a temporary fix. If the fix breaks the antifreeze will leak out causing the motor to seize up.
- Engine · Power train
In the last two I been having a wrench coming up on the screen and truck loses power and the speed drops down to 5 miles an hour. While the truck IS running in idle, it IS vibrating. When I stop it and restart it goes away. It happen three times in the last two weeks. After the second time the…
In the last two I been having a wrench coming up on the screen and truck loses power and the speed drops down to 5 miles an hour. While the truck IS running in idle, it IS vibrating. When I stop it and restart it goes away. It happen three times in the last two weeks. After the second time the dealer reprogramed the computer last friday. Thursday five days later it came back when I was doing 50 miles an hour. I called the dealer and he said he will change the throttle sensor out tomorrow .the times it happen I was on country road with no traffic, if I would have on the interstate no telling what would have happen with cars behind me doing 70 miles an hour.
- Unknown or other
The water pump and vaccum pump are leaking.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
Driving on a city street the truck started shaking and loss all acceleration, it showed a wrench on the dash screen, coasted to a safe place and turned truck off. It restarted fine. Approx 30 mins later on the highway it did the same thing, started shaking, no acceleration and the wrench showed up. Again coasted to a safe spot and restarted.
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Steering
12-25-2016 after drooping off maid and gardener here in huatulco mexico my power steering quit. Since going so slow down hill on village street I thought that motor had quit. Realized that motor was running. Then noticed dash warning that said hill descent control fault, power steering assist…
12-25-2016 after drooping off maid and gardener here in huatulco mexico my power steering quit. Since going so slow down hill on village street I thought that motor had quit. Realized that motor was running. Then noticed dash warning that said hill descent control fault, power steering assist fault, service advance track . Called dealer that we bought truck from they told me there was a computer update needed for truck. Not to happy since I had told dealer when truck was in shop that we drive 2850 miles to our home in huatulco mexico each year and that I was in hutulco. Had local dealer look at. Local dealer now tells me that truck needs power steering column and that he did put in service update also blinker will not stay on unless held down
- Structure › Body · Unknown or other
I opened the sun/moon roof and it would not close and after a couple of attempts it stuck in the full open position. The ford dealer said that two pins or brackets or clips had broken off the track mechanism that the sun/moon roof slides when opening or closing. The vehicle was moving when it…
I opened the sun/moon roof and it would not close and after a couple of attempts it stuck in the full open position. The ford dealer said that two pins or brackets or clips had broken off the track mechanism that the sun/moon roof slides when opening or closing. The vehicle was moving when it failed and remained in the open position. Numerous repair shops in the area have told me that this IS a common problem on F-150 sun/moon roofs due to the failure of the two plastic pins that become brittle and break off resulting in the sunroof failing. it IS my belief that this IS an occupant safety issue due to the sudden exposure to outside elements without the ability to close the sunroof. The ford dealers repair cost was nearly $2000 for a replacement of the sunroof.
- Engine
Spark plugs ejected from my van.
- Engine
Truck shook an stop running
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2013 ford E-150. While driving 65 mph, an unknown warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 108,000.
- Air bags · Equipment adaptive/mobility · Service brakes · Structure › Body
High speed front end impact accident and all airbags failed to deploy causing serious bodily injury. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11008948While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
- 10254138All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer Key Code access is granted through the Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES); dealership management can authorize users. The authorized user must go to FMCDealer.com > Parts and Service > Parts Product Line Information > Keys/Entry Devices > Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the master code for the accessory keypad.
- 10241547Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must be programmed into the PCM. The ESN is located on PTS> OASIS> Features> Engine Serial Number. Once the ESN is obtained from the historical vehicle bill of materials (HvBOM), it can be programmed into the PCM using the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool. Navigate to the toolbox tab> powertrain menu> Service Functions> ESN.
- 10205022Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
- 102049974R75E Transmission - Grinding/Whine/Vibration/Gear Slippage - Serrvice Kit available
- 10183758Some 2009-2016 E-Series, F-Super Duty, 2009-2015 F-53 Motorhome and 2011-2015 F-59 Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a TorqShift transmission and a transmission built on or before 12/15/2015 may exhibit a MIL with DTCs P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
- 10164508Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid can attack the glass and cause visual distortion and/or discoloration on the outer surface which cannot be removed by further cleaning. If this type of distortion is found, inspect the area of the glass that is covered by the cowl and/or molding. The portion of glass that is covered by the cowl or molding will not be affected by the acid. Hydrofluoric acid damage is not a defect in material or workmanship and is not a warrantable condition.
- 10164497For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA and negative battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-BA are available for this type of repair. Do not cut or shorten the battery cable, instead carefully remove the affected battery cable clamp and clean the cable end as necessary to preserve wire length. Some rework may be necessary for some vehicle environments. Bend the new positive battery cable clamp as needed and crimp it to the existing battery cable. Make sure to use heat shrink tubing over the battery cable to battery cable clamp connection. Obtain the heat shrink tube locally.
- 10160931On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/transmission alignment dowel pins are present as well as the engine crankshaft dowel pin, if equipped, when installing the transmission. Failure to adequately lubricate the converter hub greatly increases the likelihood of the flexplate cracking in the future. Missing dowels may cause a misalignment issue also resulting in a premature failure. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01.
- 10159489Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the proper diagnosis of this compressor, the EVDC control valve tester has been developed and is available from Rotunda (339-EVDC100). A tester has been provided to each U.S. dealership free of charge with shipments completed 19-Apr-2019 (reference EFC07013 on FMCDealer.com). This tester will help reduce the potential for misdiagnosis and unnecessary compressor replacement. Make sure that this tester is used for warranty repairs and document the test results in the Technician Comments field. Refer to the Rotunda catalog for a video and user manual which provide detailed operating instructions.
- 10155574Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must be programmed into the PCM. The ESN is located on PTS> OASIS> Features> Engine Serial Number. Once the ESN is obtained from the historical vehicle bill of materials (HvBOM), it can be programmed into the PCM using the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool. Navigate to the toolbox tab> powertrain menu> Service Functions> ESN.
- 10138524The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Devices - Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Access to this site is granted through Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES) and Dealer Principal, General Manager or Parts and Service Director can authorize users. Once authorized the retrieval process for master code can be obtained. The master code for the Accessory Keyless Entry Keypad cannot be retrieved from the body control module(BCM) with a diagnostic tool.
- 10127405Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use the Ford Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool or Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software, select - Toolbox - Body - Security - PATS Functions - Parameter Reset. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure. This procedure will transfer the existing Key ID information between the modules without the need of having 2 programmed PATS keys present. There is no need to program keys when the PCM is going to be replaced. Additional information can be found in the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 419-01. Missing or lost keys are not warrantable.
- 10095154To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye IS available. Workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been revised to reference the new white-colored dye. The new white fluorescent dye provides a distinct white glow to identify engine oil leaks. The new white fluorescent dye requires a pure uv diagnostic inspection lamp. The white-colored fluorescent dye and pure uv lamp are now in the rotunda catalog. Dye and lamp part numbers. Gasoline only dye: 1 ounce bottle 164-tp-33200601. Diesel only dye: 8 ounce bottle: 164-tp-3320-0008. Pure uv diagnostic inspection lamp 164-tp8695 or 164-r3748.
- 100810132009-2016 e-series difficulty programing trailer brake control (tbc) module.
- 100752624R75E TRANSMISSION - GRINDING/WHINE/VIBRATION/GEAR SLIPPAGE - SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE ISSUE A service kit has been released to assist with proper repair of the 4R75E transmission in 2008 Mark LT, 2008-2010 F-150, 2008-2010 / 2013-2014 E-Series, 2008-2011 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles that exhibit a grinding, whine-type noise, vibration and/or gear slippage while driving, or a loss of reverse resulting from a planetary gear assembly failure.
- 10057834Ford: no service action IS recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noise, at highway speeds when the rear door window(s) or sunroof are open.
- 10056196Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. Model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion, F-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward.
- 10056191Ford/lincoln/mercury: the indicator may illuminate overdrive off and/or slipping in 3RD or no 4TH gear, due to direct clutch failure and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0733 and/or p0734. Model 2008-2013 mark LT, F-150, crown victoria, grand marquis, town car, e series.
- 10055312Ford: some model vehicles manual for powertrain control/emission diagnostic (pc/ed) has been updated regarding improved cooling fan circuit due to a lack of air conditioning, a malfunctioning indicator lamp (mil) and overheating.
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