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2013 Ford F-150

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

14.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,728

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2019282 · manufacturer campaign 19S19

11 June 2019

Transport Canada lists: F-150 2013

What is wrong

This recall affects trucks equipped with a 5.0 L or 6.2 L engine that were previously fixed under recall 2019-065 (Ford Recall 19S07). That recall did not fix the problem that may cause the transmission to suddenly downshift to first gear. If this happens, the rear wheels could slow suddenly and potentially create a loss of stability.

Why it matters

A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to reprogram the Powertrain Control Module.

15,207 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2019065 · manufacturer campaign 19S07

12 February 2019

Transport Canada lists: F-150 2011–2013

What is wrong

On some trucks, a sensor problem may cause the transmission to suddenly downshift to first gear. This could cause the rear wheels to suddenly slow and potentially create a loss of stability.

Why it matters

A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the Powertrain Control Module reprogrammed.

158,971 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2016252 · manufacturer campaign 16S24

24 May 2016

Transport Canada lists: F-150 2013–2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, brake fluid from the master cylinder may leak into the brake booster. Depending on the volume of fluid that leaks, the driver could experience visual and audible warnings due to the low fluid level in the master cylinder. If the vehicle is operated in this condition, the driver may experience increased brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort, and extended stopping distances, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the master cylinder. The brake booster will also be replaced if there is evidence that brake fluid has leaked into the booster.

43,682 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 60% of 84 2013 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
340 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2013 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2013 Ford F-150. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2013 Ford F-150 get?
NRCan rates the 2013 Ford F-150 at 14.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 340 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 22 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2013 Ford F-150 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,728 in fuel, producing roughly 5,555 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.