Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
2014
NewestThe 2014 Ford E-150 is a capable workhorse, but potential buyers must prioritize inspecting the brake and accelerator pedal interface due to documented interference issues.
2011
The 2011 Ford E-150 presents an average reliability profile, but potential buyers must prioritize a thorough inspection of the steering system due to documented concerns about control and handling.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Ford E-150?
Carfocal currently has 2 published E-150 reports, covering 2011 through 2014. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2014 Ford E-150 is a capable workhorse, but potential buyers must prioritize inspecting the brake and accelerator pedal interface due to documented interference issues.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2014.
Is the Ford E-150 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Ford E-150. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2014 ford e-150 is a capable workhorse, but potential buyers must prioritize inspecting the brake and accelerator pedal interface due to documented interference issues. and the 2014 ford e-150 can offer value for its utility, but its market price must be weighed against the documented risks. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
2 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Ford E-150?
Across Carfocal's published E-150 guides, recurring problem areas include Brake System, Accelerator Pedal Assembly, and Drivetrain (4x4 System). The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake System, Accelerator Pedal Assembly, and Drivetrain (4x4 System).
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 2
- Years tracked
- 2
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints
