Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Ford F-650 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Ford F-650 SD has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V533000 Passenger Seat Belt Anchorage/FMVSS 210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V009000 AXLES/STEERING ARM BOLTS/MERITOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V264000 AIR BRAKES MODULE REPLACEMENT/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Ford F-650 SD has moderate issues including a recall related to the axle assembly and ABS module. With few complaints, especially about the electrical system, and no widespread problems reported, it stands moderately in terms of reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS module | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| Steering axle | 60,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
| Seat belt anchorage | 45,000–90,000 miles | $150–$400 | 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.
- Air filter replacement
- Brake inspection and servicing
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering looseness
- Brake unresponsiveness
- Unusual tire wear patterns
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Ford F-650 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.