The center pedal controlled reverse gear, and the right pedal was the brake. Headlights were illuminated with gas, supplied from either a carbide generator or prestolite tank. The moving Assembly line used for the first time this year Coupes were not shown in the 1913 catalog, but may have been produced. Up until this year, all Model T's had to be hand cranked. Instrument panel installed for the first time on cars equipped with the optional starter.
Demountable rims become standard on closed cars, and optional on open cars.
Cars without electric start continued using oil side and tail lamps. Steel firewall replaces wood used previously. More steel is used in the bodies, replacing wood components used previously. Basic appearance remains the same. Balloon tires offered as an option.