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Ford E-250Model year report

2011 Ford E-250 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
27,746miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
16campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 4.6L 8-cyl · flex-fuel RWD · 13 city / 17 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Ford E-250 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2011 Ford E-250. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (1) and fuel system (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 27,746 miles. NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns and 28 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “The PCM at 34,000 miles caused two fuel pumps to burn out in 4 days. A wrench warning symbol appeared on the dash and the vans engine dies while going at high speed (we pull a pressure washing trailer holding with hazardous chemicals & water). If it was raining or even heavy traffic this could cause a dangerous life threatening crash. On wet roads these heavy commercial vehicles can easily hydro-plain when this occurs putting the driver & others in danger who may be in the path. …”

NHTSA complaint #10911231, filed 2016-10, 34,000 miles

Exterior lighting: “A short while after owning the vehicle, the brake light bulbs burnt out. I've had to replace all the brake light bulbs approximately every 3 months or so. After a few bulb replacements I noticed the sockets that hold the bulb starting to look burnt. Now all the sockets in the rear of the vehicle are to the point where they are completely fried and melted needing replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10594474, filed 2014-05, 10,000 miles

Steering: “The contact owns a 2011 Ford E-250. The contact was driving 72 MPH when the contact experienced a steering failure in which the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times where the dealer advised that the failure was a result of the ball joint not being properly broken in during use. The dealer offered numerous remedies but none resolved the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 347 and the current mileage was 2,800. Updated 09/15/11 updated 12/19/11”

NHTSA complaint #10415377, filed 2011-07, 347 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 34,000 miles.

17%0–1033%10–2550%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 27,746 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2011201432016
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 Ford E-250 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
E250 Van FFV RWD4.6L 8-cyl · flex-fuel4-speed automatic131715$4,450
E250 Van FFV RWD5.4L 8-cyl · flex-fuel4-speed automatic121614$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 16 recalls for the 2011 Ford E-250 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 28 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 28 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford E-250

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2014759,83011—15—Not enough data
20131140,00011—15—Not enough data
2012853,50012—15—Not enough data
2011627,74616—15—Not enough data
2010981,42711———Not enough data
2008676,00021———Not enough data
2007621,50026———Not enough data
2006125,60029———Not enough data
20051157,3009—15—Not enough data
2004889,50016—15—Not enough data
20031750,1037—14—Stable
20021740,0005—14—Falling
200118120,0003—14—Stable
20001843,5195—14—Stable
19993159,5556—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19981692,3005—13—Stable
19972498,5004—14—Stable
19962094,5003—12—Stable
199515115,0003—12—Stable
19941190,0123—12—Not enough data
19937162,7923—13—Not enough data
19921425,0003—13—Not enough data
19918150,0001—13—Not enough data
1989741,0002—13—Not enough data

All Ford E-250 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Ford E-250 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2011 Ford E-250 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Ford E-250 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 1.

Has the 2011 Ford E-250 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Ford E-250 get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Ford E-250 (E250 Van FFV, 4.6L 8-cyl · flex-fuel) at 15 mpg combined, 13 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Ford E-250 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 27,746 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 34,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.