Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Ford F-250 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Ford F-250 SD has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 122 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20E090000 Steering May Lock Up NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 47 complaints
- Suspension 46 complaints
- Engine 21 complaints
- Wheels 11 complaints
- Power Train 10 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 9 complaints
Of the 122 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 122 complaints, owners report 5 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Ford F-250 SD demonstrates consistent issues with steering and suspension systems, leading to a need for more frequent repairs. However, other essential systems show moderate reliability, resulting in an overall average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | very common |
| suspension system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| power train | 90,000–130,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
| fuel system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | 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 and filter changes
- Brake inspections and replacements
- Tire rotations and replacements
- Coolant level checks
- Air and cabin filter replacements
- Transmission fluid exchanges
- Suspension system checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Unusual suspension noises
- Check engine light
- Transmission slipping
- Fuel odors
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Ford F-250 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.