Maintenance & repair cost
Ford F-150 Maintenance & Repair Cost
The Ford F-150 averages $788 a year in repair and maintenance costs, which is 16% below the typical fullsize trucks. Here is what that covers, how it ranks, and the problem areas most likely to drive the bill.
Data updated June 2026
- Avg. annual cost
- $788
- fullsize trucks average
- $936
- Reliability rating
- medium
- Segment rank
- #7 of 17
Repairs + maintenance, per year
16% cheaper
RepairPal rating
fullsize trucks
Cost of ownership
How much does a Ford F-150 cost to maintain?
Independent repair data puts the Ford F-150 at about $788 per year in combined repair and maintenance spending. The average fullsize trucks runs about $936, so the Ford F-150 is 16% cheaper than a typical rival to keep on the road.
RepairPal rates the Ford F-150's overall reliability medium and ranks it #7 of 17 in the fullsize trucks class. A lower cost usually tracks with fewer and less severe repairs, but it is an average across every model year.
What drives the cost
The problems most likely to show up on a repair bill
Across the model years we track, these are the most frequently reported Ford F-150 problem areas — the categories most likely to turn into a real expense:
Power Train
- Complaints
- 2,051
- Years affected
- 8
- Worst year
- 2018
Electrical System
- Complaints
- 671
- Years affected
- 8
- Worst year
- 2022
Unknown Or Other
- Complaints
- 565
- Years affected
- 8
- Worst year
- 2018
Engine
- Complaints
- 778
- Years affected
- 5
- Worst year
- 2018
How to read this
Averages describe the model — the VIN describes the car
Annual-cost and reliability figures come from independent repair data aggregated across many vehicles. They are a strong way to compare one model against another, but a single Ford F-150 can cost far more if it was neglected, wrecked, or has an open recall. Use the estimate to shortlist, then confirm the specific car with its VIN.
Source trail
Where this Ford F-150 data comes from
VinExposed combines model-level research with the vehicle-specific history you get from a VIN. Reliability scores and complaint patterns come from Auto Reliability Index's Ford F-150 research, which analyzes NHTSA records and independent repair data.
Recall counts describe a model year, not the repair status of one car. Confirm the exact VIN with the official NHTSA recall lookup and a vehicle-history report before buying.
Buyer questions
Ford F-150 research FAQ
How much does it cost to maintain a Ford F-150 per year?
A Ford F-150 averages about $788 per year in repair and maintenance costs across parts and labor, versus roughly $936 for a typical fullsize trucks. Actual cost depends on the year, mileage, condition and where it is serviced.
Is the Ford F-150 expensive to repair?
Compared with similar vehicles, the Ford F-150 is 16% cheaper to maintain than the fullsize trucks average, and its overall reliability is rated "medium".
Does a low maintenance cost mean a specific Ford F-150 is a safe buy?
No. A segment average describes the model, not one car. A cheap-to-maintain model can still hide a salvage title, odometer rollback, flood damage or unfinished recall work. Always run the VIN before you buy.
Check the actual car
Model research narrows the list. The VIN confirms the car.
Check title brands, accidents, odometer history, auction records and recall status for the specific Ford F-150 you are considering.