Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Ford F-750
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Ford F-750 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V186000 Sure Power DC-DC Converters:Fire Risk NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V097000 SERVICE BRAKES/TRACTION RELAY VALVE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V264000 AIR BRAKES MODULE REPLACEMENT/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Air 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$22,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Ford F-750 has a moderate number of recalls related to its braking system, which may concern some buyers. However, owner complaints are minimal, indicating a generally reliable vehicle. Air brake issues in cold weather have been recalled, impacting its overall reliability perception.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| ABS module | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| DC-DC converter | 20,000–40,000 miles | $200–$800 | 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 every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Battery replacement every 4 years
- Coolant flush every 5 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake fluid leaks
- ABS warning lights
- Brake pedal pressure loss
- Unexplained battery drain
- Air system warnings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Ford F-750 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.