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2013 Ford F-150 electrical system problems

The 2013 Ford F-150 has 349 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

349

Electrical System complaints

9%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

The lower left hand corner of the passenger side rear window started to smoke and burn from the rear window defrost mechanism. Smoke was seen and the rear window defrost was turned off. The window then shattered. I had a child sitting in front of this area but no injury was sustained. I have not…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 5, 2022 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA has 349 complaints about the 2013 Ford F-150 electrical system — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.