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2013 Ford F-150 Tires & wheels Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the tire or wheel system, filed with NHTSA

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Tires & wheels reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Aug 28, 2024
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
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of 2,970 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
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Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
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What this page shows

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2013 Ford F-150 submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 12 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming tire or wheel

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Body & structureTires & wheels
Filed Aug 28, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound and became aware that the spare tire had almost struck another vehicle that was following behind. The vehicle was steered over to the side of the road and inspected. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle he observed that an unknown steel cable underneath the vehicle holding up the spare tire was corroded and had snapped. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

NHTSA ID
11611335
Incident
Aug 28, 2024
Mileage
120,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 5, 2023

Goodyear tires 275/65R18 used on an F150 are experiencing near tread separation on the passenger rear side and the beginning of tread rips/tears on drivers rear side in similar locations. Manufacture week and year 1819. These tires have gone through periodic rotation as well. Noticed a shimmy while driving and upon inspection saw the tear/ripe at the tread interface with the sidewall. Tires are nearing the end of life and close to being replaced anyway however given the potential defect potential and safety hazard I am reporting. I personally don’t feel this should be occurring even given the near end of life condition and what appears to be the start of dry rot. Pictures provide 3 photos of the torn passenger side and 3 photos of the rear drivers side showing the beginnings of rips on multiple locations.

NHTSA ID
11536658
Incident
Jul 27, 2023
Tires & wheels
Filed Feb 17, 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal to slow down, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was associated with TSB: 20-2307 and TSB: 21-2076. The contact was informed that the vacuum plug hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

NHTSA ID
11507798
Incident
Jan 17, 2023
Mileage
82,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Apr 25, 2022

237/75/17 tires. While at 60mph on highway, tire exploded in blowout.

NHTSA ID
11462083
Incident
Apr 24, 2022
Tires & wheels
Filed Oct 28, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN P265 60/R18/109T (NA) TIRES. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE TREAD SEPARATED ON ALL FOUR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE TIRES WAS NOT REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DOT NUMBER, TIRE LINE, AND TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
10786851
Incident
Oct 28, 2015
Tires & wheels
Filed Jun 25, 2015

SECOND SET OF PIRELLI SCORPION ATR'S THAT I'VE HAD WITHIN 10,000 MILES LARGE STRESS CRACKS BEGIN TO FORM STARTING AT THE WHEEL AND MOVING OUTWARDS.

NHTSA ID
10730289
Incident
Jun 25, 2015
Mileage
22,500 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Apr 29, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES, SIZE: P275/65/R18 (NA). WHILE ROTATING THE TIRES, THE CONTACT NOTICED CRACKS BETWEEN THE TREAD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES EXPERIENCED CRACKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE DEALER, WHO BOTH STATED THAT ALL THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,500.

NHTSA ID
10713601
Incident
Apr 18, 2015
Mileage
18,500 mi
Other / unspecifiedTires & wheels
Filed Jan 26, 2015

PURCHASED TRUCK IN MARCH 2014 & SINCE HAVE HAD OVER 10 FLAT TIRES. TOOK TRUCK TO DEALERSHIP & WAS TOLD TIRES ARE CRACKING DUE TO BEING DRIVEN ON A GRAVEL ROAD. WAS NOT AWARE THAT THE VEHICLE WE PURCHASED WAS NOT SUITABLE TO BE DRIVEN ON THE GRAVEL ROADS WE LIVE ON. TIRES ARE A SAFETY HAZARD FOR ANYONE THAT DRIVES ON GRAVEL ROADS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10678830
Incident
Jan 23, 2015
Mileage
9,000 mi
ElectricalOther / unspecifiedTires & wheels
Filed Aug 4, 2014

SINCE APPROXIMATELY 5700 MILES, WHEN I TAKE LONG TRIPS IN THE VEHICLE (30+ MILES), THE TPMS LIGHT WILL COME ON WITH A MESSAGE SAYING ?TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT.? IF I CONTINUE DRIVING THE LIGHT WILL EVENTUALLY TURN OFF AND OCCASIONALLY COME BACK ON IN THE TRIP. THE LIGHT HAS ALWAYS COME ON AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN BROUGHT INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT MULTIPLE TIMES WITHOUT ANY GUARANTEED FIX. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DID REPLACE A FAULTY, NON-RESPONSIVE TPMS SENSOR, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. THE ISSUES USUALLY OCCURS AT NIGHT, BUT HAS HAPPENED IN THE DAYTIME. *TR

NHTSA ID
10618535
Incident
Mar 9, 2014
Mileage
5,701 mi
Other / unspecifiedTires & wheels
Filed May 16, 2014

NOTICED AN "'S" SHAPED SPLIT ON SIDEWALL OF MICHELIN TIRE P265/70R17 113SDT M+S DOT APKP OOEX 4612. FOR FAMILY SAFETY CONCERNS REPLACED THE TIRE AT THE DEALER WHERE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED AND WAS CHARGED FULL RETAIL PRICE WITH NO OFFER OF WARRANTY CONSIDERATION OR PRORATION. *TR

NHTSA ID
10588868
Incident
May 7, 2014
Mileage
8,950 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Mar 5, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THE SPARE TIRE WAS SMALLER THEN THE FACTORY TIRES THAT CAME ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FELT THIS WAS A SAFETY FAILURE BECAUSE THE CONTACT HAULED A TRAITOR CONSTANTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO ALERT THEM OF THE PROBLEM HOWEVER THEY DECLINED TO REPLACE THE TIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID
10567454
Incident
Feb 28, 2014
Tires & wheels
Filed Jul 30, 2013

ALL FOUR TIRES ARE WEARING OUT ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE.. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK BRAND NEW AND THERE IS NO REASON THE TIRES SHOULD WEAR OUT LIKE THIS. THIS IS MY DAILY DRIVER AND I DON'T RUN OFF THE ROAD I DON'T DRIVE TERRIBLE THESE TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10532612
Incident
Jul 19, 2013
Mileage
12,000 mi

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