2011 Ford F-150 Ford F-150 2011

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2011 Ford F-150 repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (4%)

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2011 Ford F-150 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (30%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (37%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

93000 mi

C $1000
Replaced both front wheel bearings (hubs). 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

26000 mi

US $300
unable to align until parts were replaced 
2000 mi Replaced driver-side rear shock because it was leaking fluid. 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

265770 mi

US $352
Squeaky wheel bearing and grinding Integrated Wheel End (4x4 hub actuator). Replaced both. 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

302-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD

76000 mi

US $400
Replaced strust assemblies, brake pads, and rotors 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

42000 mi

US $100
Steering position sensor faulty; replacement required replacement of entire rack-and-pinion steering system. Covered by Ford ESP PremiumCare warranty (less $100 deductible). 
34000 mi Vibration from rear end. TSB, insert a shim into the rear axle spring seat. 
36000 mi Vibration reduced considerably, but still there under load: when bed is loaded, going up hill, or towing. Ford Customer Service contacted me and is going to work with the dealer to find the cause.  
10000 mi Long wheelbase F150s with Ecoboost engine shudder on take-off and at 55-60 mph. 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

41000 mi

US $1500
Replaced EPAS 
95000 mi

US $1600
Rear bearings needed to be replaced 
48000 mi Wheel bearing on front drivers side wheel 
19000 mi Right Rear shock leaking 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

111000 mi

US $100
Replaced sway bar end links, had gotten loose and noisy over bumps. Problem solved. 
73600 mi

US $1800
Steering gear rack was replaced. 
36700 mi electronic steering reduction gear wore out, steering would lock 5deg from center while moving for a second or so causing oversteer to correct 
35320 mi The struts needed repairing as well. 
45760 mi

C $150
We had issues with the struts again and we had issues with water getting into the rear axle again. 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

411-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

45000 mi

US $400
High pressure line on power steering system was leaking. Replaced with revised high pressure line and new fluid. 
33200 mi

US $443
Humming (propeller) noise from right front corner (speed-dependent and would disappear when turning to the right). Dealer diagnosed bad right front wheel bearing and replaced entire hub assembly. 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

411-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD

25420 mi

C $60
leaky power steering pressure hose (barely weeping) 
44640 mi

C $1000
Foxx shocks leaked and needed to be replaced. 
88660 mi

C $1300
Upper ball joint  
145700 mi

C $2200
New shocks 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

6000 mi Electric power steering malfunctioning 
8000 mi Replaced rack and electric power assist 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

63000 mi

US $1750
Both front struts. 

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