KnownCarProblems2011 Ford F-250 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 122 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Ford F-250 SD, most often about the steering (39% of complaints, typically around 33,000 miles). It is 17th of 27 F-250 SD model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2011 Ford F-250 SD problems
Steering
47 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles.
We have had about four occasions where our truck suddenly begins to shake and vibrate, cannot control the shimmy until you can slow it down under 30 MPH. It happened three times at about 33,000 miles. Two times it was coming off bridge, hitting a steel channel at the junction and one time a large hole. All three times…
I get a violent shake or wobble from front end when I hit small to large bumps in the road. I have checked tire pressure and front end parts. Nothing has been wrong or abnormal. I researched a bit and found this to be a common problem with these trucks.
Suspension
46 complaints · 38%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
2011 Ford f-250 diesel. The first occurrence was driving approximately 50 MPH on a 2 lane rd. After hitting a small bump in the road the vehicle front end/steering began to shake violently from side to side. I took the vehicle to a local tire dealer for tire rebalancing and rotation (3rd for this vehicle) he stated…
Over the life of vehicle 45mph to 47 MPH starting approx 6000 miles has had a hop or vibration that you can feel through the floor, seat and steering. At 35500 new vibrations in steering wheel wile going around corners at highway speeds also steering wheel shaking uncontrollably when hitting several close together…
Engine
25 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford f250 sd. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the DEF fluid warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the nitric exhaust filter was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle repaired and the manufacturer was not…
Driving down a 6 lane highway in mid day traffic. Had just left my house not 2 minutes earlier. Light comes on says stop safely now. I start to switch lanes and the engine shuts down. I avoided a near collision and swerved into a turn lane. The truck would not even turn over. Called the dealer and after I explained…
Wheels and tires
19 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt.
I have a 2011 Ford f250 super duty 28,000 miles, the vehicle is equipped with michelin lt275/65r20 tires. I recently noticed stress cracks alone the inner wall near the rim on all 4 tires. There is also cracks around the upper portion of the tire around the tread. Through research I have located a safety recall for…
In reference to complaint # 10558358, I located the tire under michelin north america. The inner walls near the rim on all four tires have multiple cracks. Near the tread of two tires I have located additional cracks. These tires are only 3 years old with 28,000 miles.
Fuel system
13 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 79,500 miles.
While driving at around 60 MPH the dash starting chiming and gave me a stop safely now message. I slowed down and pulled over to the side of the road. At about 5 MPH the truck shut off, power steering and brakes faded. I was barely out of the lane of traffic and my attempts to restart the truck and get it further off…
This issue is around the diesel exhaust fluid system - specifically the reductant heater assembly but has also now affected the fuel pump and associated emissions. The problem is intermittent but occurs when the temperature falls below 30 degrees. This care has been in dealership repeatedly over the past 14 months for…
Transmission
10 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford f250 sd. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the DEF fluid warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the nitric exhaust filter was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle repaired and the manufacturer was not…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford f-250 super duty. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate when accelerating from a complete stop. In addition, the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal buzzing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was advised that the problem was caused by unknown aftermarket…
Brakes
6 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
This safety concern occurred on a 2011, Ford f250, with "26,400" miles on it. Upon leaving my residence, the truck felt sluggish, as if the emergency brake was on. I never use the emergency brake, but checked anyway to confirm it was not set. I pulled over and existed the vehicle, and immediately noticed a burning…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford f-250. While driving at an unknown speed, the brakes failed and the brake pedal traveled to the floor when fully applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake pads, master cylinder, and ABS needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the…
Electrical
6 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250 SD. While driving, the "pull over safely now" warning indicator illuminated and the engine shut off without warning. The contact was able to manually bypass the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the egt sensor was defective and needed to be…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the battery light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was stated that the engine regulator had failed and the wiring harness had melted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 Ford F-250 SD recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Vehicle commanded engine shutdown
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this rq to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13v-535 were inadequate. Recall 13v-535 was limited to a relatively small population of ambulance package vehicles and odi received complaints of pickup trucks and fire engine prep package vehicles being affected by the same defect. Ford manufactured approximately 555,985 subject vehicles between february 22, 2010 and january 30, 2015 that may be affected by defective egt sensors and powertrain control module (PCM) software calibration. The subject vehicles are equipped with four (4) egt sensors to monitor engine operating conditions. An egt sensor fault may produce
Questions about the 2011 Ford F-250 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford F-250 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (47 complaints, typically around 33,000 miles); suspension (46 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles); engine (25 complaints, typically around 45,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Ford F-250 SD have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Ford F-250 SD. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2011 a bad year for the Ford F-250 SD?
- It is 17th of 27 F-250 SD model years by number of complaints, with 122 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.