2013 Ford F-150 vs 2013 RAM 1500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Ford F-150 | 2013 RAM 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,969 | 1,259 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 141 | 526 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 77 | 72 |
| Fire reports | 35 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–19 | 15–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 63,485 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | RAM 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1,329 | 86 |
| Steering | 216 | 623 |
| Engine | 545 | 123 |
| Electrical System | 319 | 226 |
| Service Brakes | 318 | 66 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 299 | 37 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 130 | 35 |
| Visibility/wiper | 146 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 273 | 36 |
| Loss of power | 270 | 103 |
| Stalling | 187 | 40 |
| Vibration / shaking | 119 | 18 |
| Brake problems | 106 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 76 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 68 | 20 |
| Shifting problems | 60 | 0 |
2013 Ford F-150
2013 RAM 1500
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.