Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Ford F-250
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Ford F-250 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 248 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V128000 BODY CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V659000 BODY CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 111 complaints
- Steering 102 complaints
- Engine 30 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 18 complaints
- Unknown or Other 18 complaints
- Wheels 17 complaints
Of the 248 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 248 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Ford F-250 has a moderate number of recalls and an average number of complaints, suggesting an average reliability. The most frequent complaints involve the suspension and steering, indicating potential issues in these areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| steering | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | 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 change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake inspection and servicing
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Battery check and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Unusual suspension noises
- Engine stalling or misfires
- Erratic vehicle handling
- Electronic system malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Ford F-250 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.