2013 Ford F-250 TSBs

170 manufacturer communications for the 2013 Ford F-250 sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2013 F-250 problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

170Communications

What the bulletins cover

Engine78 bulletins
Electrical32 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain29 bulletins
Fuel system17 bulletins
Body & structure9 bulletins
Visibility & wipers5 bulletins

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 170 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Engine SSM 54690 March 26, 2026

Some 2013-2016 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine may not pass a state smog test due to the exhaust gas system (EGS) monitor that will not run after completing the Exhaust Gas Sensor drive…

Body & structure · Electrical SSM 54601 February 24, 2026

Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot…

Engine 24L05 September 24, 2025

Certain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update for Qualified Vehicles

Engine 24L05 August 23, 2025

Certain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update for Qualified Vehicles

Service bulletin SSM 53040 October 10, 2024

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. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be…

Service bulletin SSM 52476 April 24, 2024

All 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…

Steering SSM 52188 January 18, 2024

2024 F-Super Duty vehicles are equipped with XL-22 (WSS-M2C184-A1) high temperature power steering fluid that looks like clear hydraulic fluid. This fluid is an improvement in high temperature and thermal oxidative stability compared to Mercon LV. This power steering fluid is…

Transmission & drivetrain SSM 51854 August 10, 2023

Various 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…

Transmission & drivetrain SSM 51849 August 8, 2023

Various 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…

Transmission & drivetrain · Engine SSM 51691 June 8, 2023

2011-2023 F-Super Duty and 2016-2024 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience this elevated idle to reduce unburned hydrocarbons from the SCR. The powertrain control module…

Body & structure SSM 51536 April 4, 2023

For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most…

Engine SSM 51251 December 13, 2022

Some 2011-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as Typewriter Noise because of its similarity to the sound of a mechanical typewriter. When engine temperatures reach…

Electrical SSM 50804 May 24, 2022

Some 2013-2023 Ford or Lincoln vehicles with modems activated through FordPass or LincolnWay may experience 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate channel to access vehicle commands such as door lock/unlock,…

Engine 21M04 May 17, 2022

Certain 2011-2014 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler with Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0401 and/or P2457 - In some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience an illuminated malfunction indicator light due to…

Engine · Transmission & drivetrain SSM 50636 March 24, 2022

2011-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2023 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience this elevated idle to reduce unburned hydrocarbons from the SCR. The powertrain control module…

Engine 21M04 January 14, 2022

Customer Satisfaction Program 21M04 Certain 2011-2014 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler with Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0401 and/or P2457

Engine 21M01 January 11, 2022

Customer Satisfaction Program 21M01 Certain 2013-2016 Model Year F-250-F-550 Vehicles Equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine - Reductant Heater and Sender Assembly Repair

Engine SSM 50330 December 8, 2021

Some 20112014 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engine may experience an exhaust leak due to broken exhaust manifold studs. New parts have been released to service this condition. Replace the exhaust manifold on the side with a broken stud. On cylinders 1,2,3,5,6…

Engine · Transmission & drivetrain SSM 50096 September 9, 2021

Some 2013-2016 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an Exhaust System Fluid Fault message and a forced idle mode with various diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). A video explaining how to remove the vehicle from…

Engine 21N02 August 31, 2021

This program extends the coverage of the front nitrogen oxides (NOx) sensor for twelve months of service, beginning on the date the powertrain control module (PCM) is reprogrammed under emissions recall 21E01. This program oly applies if a front NOx sensor fault is detected and…

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.