The service and repair manual for the 2013 Ram 2500 — 5.7L V8 and 6.7L I6 and 4.7L V8 engines, 21 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ram published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.7L V8 — OHV 6.7L I6 — OHV, turbocharged 4.7L V8 — SOHC |
| Trims | SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · SXT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Big Horn Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Hemi Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Lone Star Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Tradesman Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door +15 |
| Federal record | 8 recalls · 272 complaints · 179 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2013 2500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,693
- General Information 1,672
- Accessories & Equipment 7,907
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 878
- Body & Frame 2,677
- Maintenance 91
- Brakes 1,460
- Restraints 2,408
- Drivelines & Axles 202
- Steering 682
- Electrical 4,894
- Suspension 312
- Engine Mechanical 658
- Transmission 1,031
- Engine Performance 4,472
- Front 263
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2013 2500
- Equipment · 16E041000If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate.
- Electrical System — alternator/generator/regulator · 16V739000If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. the.
- Wheels · 17V499000If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — tailgate › latch · 19V347000If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a.
- Air Bags · 17V302000If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increase.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 13V240000Improper headlight shutter function during high beam use may reduce the drivers visibility and possi.
- Exterior Lighting — turn signal · 13V237000Without a warning that the turn signal is malfunctioning, the driver would continue to use the vehic.
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 13V122000The excessive heat under the engine cover may result in an under hood fire.
Owners have filed 272 complaints and Ram has issued 179 technical service bulletins for the 2013 2500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2013 2500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2013 2500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2013 model year, covering the 5.7L V8 and 6.7L I6 and 4.7L V8 across the SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SXT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Big Horn Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Hemi Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Lone Star Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Tradesman Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, R/T Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Outdoorsman Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SXT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Lone Star Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLT Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Big Horn Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Longhorn Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, ST Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Power Wagon Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Tradesman Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ram published for this year.
What 2013 2500 problems does it help with?
8 recalls are on federal record for the 2013 2500, covering equipment, electrical system, wheels. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ram dealers.
Does it include 2013 2500 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2013 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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