Ford F-250 Generation 3 (2011–present)

Ford F-250 Generation 3 (2011–present) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Ford F-250 — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 1996–2004
Generation 2 2005–2010
Generation 3 2011–present

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the F-250

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Ford 5.4L Triton V8 1997–2010 26 models 226
Ford 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Diesel 2011–2026 12 models 219
Ford 7.3L V8 (Power Stroke & Godzilla) 1988–2026 47 models 198
Ford 5.8L (351) Windsor V8 1981–1997 24 models 177
Ford 6.2L Boss V8 2011–2022 9 models 135
Ford 6.8L V10 Triton 1999–2010 23 models 119
Ford 7.5L (460) V8 1983–1997 42 models 106
Ford 4.9L (300) I6 1981–2021 37 models 92
Ford 6.0L 8-cylinder 2003–2007 12 models 61
Ford 5.0L V8 (Windsor & Coyote) 1981–2021 35 models 60
Ford 4.6L Modular V8 1997–1999 17 models 46
Ford 6.4L 8-cylinder 2008–2010 6 models 34

Ford F-250 fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →

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About this generation

The twelfth-generation F-150 was introduced for the 2009 model year as an update of the Ford full-size truck platform. Similar to its predecessor, these trucks are distinguished by their Super Duty–style grilles (adding a third horizontal bar) and Edge/Expedition-style headlights. Regular Cab models now have two doors again instead of four from the last generation. The manual transmission was dropped for the first time, and the Flareside bed was continued until the end of 2009 (thus making it the very last factory stepside-style pickup truck to date).

Outside of Mexico, the Lincoln Mark LT was replaced by the F-150 Platinum. A new model for 2010 included the SVT Raptor, a dedicated off-road model. Initially only available in a SuperCab configuration, a SuperCrew was added for 2011. For the 2011 model year, Ford shifted its electronics from a general electric module base to the computerized and programmable body control module, allowing for fewer parts differences and programmable upgrade options from the dealer or factory.

As part of a major focus on fuel economy, the entire engine lineup for the F-150 was updated for the 2011 model year. Ford reintroduced the 5.0L V8 in the F-Series with its new Coyote dual overhead cam TiVVT engine producing up to 360 hp. The F-150 also gained a new 3.7L base V6 engine, and a powerful twin-turbocharged 3.5L V6, dubbed EcoBoost. A six-speed automatic transmission became the only version. Other modifications include the addition of a Nexteer Automotive electric power steering system on most models.

A recent study conducted by iSeeCars.com and published on the Ford Motor Company website listed the Ford F-250 Super Duty as the longest-lasting vehicle and Expedition, Explorer, and F-150 among the top-20 longest-lasting vehicles.

Source: Wikipedia — Ford F-Series — Twelfth generation (2009–2014), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 90 $26,577 49% 155,382 mi
2016 126 $26,494 49% 119,124 mi
2017 187 $34,996 65% 116,138 mi
2018 130 $33,000 61% 124,970 mi
2019 327 $41,995 78% 98,952 mi
2020 354 $43,995 81% 98,704 mi
2021 401 $50,091 93% 79,576 mi
2022 462 $51,423 95% 70,557 mi
2023 311 $59,432 110% 43,294 mi
2024 627 $59,994 111% 32,673 mi
2025 602 $68,574 127% 10,346 mi
2026 9,968 $74,550 138% 65 mi
2027 12 $54,065 100% 4 mi

Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2011 2 370 Suspension, Steering, Engine
2012 1 912 Suspension, Steering, Engine
2013 0 327 Suspension, Steering, Engine
2014 0 478 Suspension, Steering, Unknown Or Other
2015 2 891 Steering, Suspension, Engine
2016 0 574 Steering, Suspension, Unknown Or Other
2017 2 2,310 Steering, Suspension, Unknown Or Other
2018 1 1,161 Steering, Suspension, Unknown Or Other
2019 4 8 Steering, Suspension, Unknown Or Other
2020 1 255 Power Train, Steering, Fuel System
2021 0 640 Fuel System, Diesel, Power Train
2022 0 131 Fuel/Propulsion System, Power Train, Electrical System
2023 0 43 Electrical System, Engine, Service Brakes
2024 0 36 Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train
2025 0 15 Service Brakes, Steering, Suspension
2026 0 21 Electrical System, Service Brakes, Power Train
2027 0 0

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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