Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Ford E-150
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Ford E-150 has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 23 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V729000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V706000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V641000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V584000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V426000 Corrosion of Propane Tank Fuel Line Fitting NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V097000 Side Arm Bracket Failure On CNG Cylinder NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V261000 Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V450000 ROUSH PROPANE CONVERSION KITS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11E033000 AFTERMARKET ROUSH PROPANE CONVERSION KIT/FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V445000 Bubbles in the Windshield/Decreased Visibility NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V307000 ROUSH PROPANE CONVERSION KITS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11E019000 AFTERMARKET ROUSH PROPANE CONVERSION KIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V246000 DRIVER POWER SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Steering 5 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Of the 23 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Ford E-150 has an average reliability rating, with steering and power train issues being notable concerns. Recalls related to these areas reinforce their significance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $700–$2,000 | occasional |
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $100–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pads replacement every 45,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Transmission slipping
- Check engine light on
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Electrical shorts or flickering lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Ford E-150 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.