2013 Ford F-150 for sale - Garrisonville, VA - craigslist (2024)

FAQs

Are there any issues with a 2013 Ford F-150? ›

Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

“The F series has been the best-selling truck in the U.S. for 47 years, the best-selling vehicle of any kind in the U.S. for 42 years,” says John Emmert, general manager of Ford North America, Trucks. What makes the truck so popular generation after generation?

Durability, versatility, performance, Ford F150 in short.

Ford F-150 has a reputation for being a tough and reliable vehicle that can handle a variety of tasks, from hauling cargo to towing trailers, after all, it is Built Ford Tough.

In government crash tests, the 2013 Ford F-150 SuperCrew received an overall rating of four out of five stars. Side crash protection garnered a five-star rating, while frontal protection got four stars (three stars for the SuperCrew).

The lawsuit alleges that model year 2013-2018 Ford F-150 vehicles were equipped with a defective brake master cylinder that impairs the vehicles' ability to brake, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford denies any wrongdoing or liability for the claims alleged and denies that any Class Vehicle is defective.

If you want a F-150, but also want to avoid engine problems, then steer away from getting model years 2004-2008, 2010, and 2015-2017.

If you want to know why Fords have a bad reputation, just look at the Ford F-150 2004 and its long list of problems. This vehicle is notorious for engine issues and has had 16 recalls for parts so far. The Ford F-150 2004 has a chance to be remembered as the most disappointing pickup truck in the F-150's long history.

Do F150s hold their value? ›

Over the years, the Ford F-Series lineup – and the Ford F-150, in particular – have presented owners with lower-than-average depreciation as those pickups tend to hold their value better than most other vehicles out there.

Today, I am thrilled to share a milestone that fills all of us at Ford with immense pride. In 2023, more than 700,000 customers chose a new Ford F-Series truck, making it the best-selling truck in the United States for the 47th consecutive year¹.

At the top of our best Ford F-150 engines list is the outstanding High-Output 3.5L EcoBoost®. This powertrain is exclusive to the Ford F-50 Raptor®. If you are an off-roading champion looking for enough gusto to take on any terrain, this is the best Ford F-150 engine for you.

Between the 2021 Ford F-150 XL vs. XLT, you can't go wrong. The F-150 XL offers an incredible value with top-notch amenities and performance, while the F-150 XLT delivers even more luxury and technology behind the wheel.

The Ford F-150 continues to be the most popular passenger vehicle in America because it is a rare truck that can be something different for each driver. This is what is meant by versatility. With all the options and choices, Ford allows drivers to find an F-150 that is right for them.

FAQs: Ford F-150 Years To Avoid

A: When searching for used Ford F150 models, avoid the 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2015, 2016, and 2017 model years. These particular years have been identified as having more issues than others, which could impact their reliability and overall performance as pickup trucks.

A Ford F-150 is expected to last around 200,000 miles when properly cared for. Since the average driver clocks in about 12,000 miles per year, this comes out to roughly 17 years.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed. Tip: Recalls don't affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model.

Recently published documents with the NHTSA and a memo sent to dealers outline an issue specifically affecting 2022-2023 model year F-150 trucks with a certain batch of 10R80 10-speed automatic transmissions. The issue also affects automatic-equipped Broncos, Explorers, Mustangs and the Lincoln Aviator SUV.