KnownCarProblems2011 Ford F-250 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 248 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Ford F-250, most often about the suspension (45% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about F-250 model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2011 Ford F-250 problems
Suspension
111 complaints · 45%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
I have had repeated issues with the steering of my truck. I have taken it in to the Ford dealership for the last 2 years and have been unable to get this resolved. The issue is known as the "death wobble". I was unaware of how common this issue was until I started reading forms where many people have had the same…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford f250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle shook violently without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the shimmy shocks, steering gear, pitman arm, ball joints, and tie rods needed to be replaced. The…
Steering
102 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 64,000 miles.
After hitting a bump in the highway the front suspension on our 2011 Ford f250 4x4 pickup began to shake violently. I had to apply the brakes and slow down to about 40 miles per hour to get the shaking to stop. After this incident, the death wobble occurred again several times. I took the vehicle back to the Ford…
Many issues (myself included) of severe "death wabble" when vehicle hits a bump in the road at highway speeds resulting in an uncontrollable shimmy that many times sends the vehicle into adjacent lanes until it is slowed to 30 or 40 MPH. Ford motor co. Can't fix this and has no solutions. This has happened four times.…
Engine
37 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 72,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. While driving 35 MPH, the engine stalled and an unknown warning light illuminated. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the engine egt exhaust temperature sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
The truck that I own has no accidents, no damages, 75k miles on it and the radiator is prematurely failing. This coolant leak on the lower driver's side is a reoccurring issue with this model vehicle and would cause the engine to overheat. Ford is aware of the issue and has refused to recall the part.
Wheels and tires
23 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles. Parts named most often: bead, sidewall, tread/belt.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford f250. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the passenger side front tire tread detached from the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
Tread separation continental tires in less than 6 months. 2011 Ford f 250 25,800 first time, 33500 2nd time . Ford dealer nor continental willing to do anything. These tires are going to kill someone if something isn't done
Fuel system
22 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 58,500 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, fuel injection system.
My 2011 F-250 diesel wouldn't start 2 weeks ago and after having it towed found it to be the h.p.f.p had torn itself apart and put metal shavings in the entire fuel system. It was stationary at the time but I believe it was out of sheer luck that I wasn't on the interstate. This is a recurring problem that this year…
Due to faulty/snapped injector clamp, Ford tsb 14-0233, a fuel injector was blown out of my engine an sprayed fuel all over the engine bay. Fortunately for me I had just started the truck in my driveway so it was stationary and not hot.
Other or unspecified
18 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 74,500 miles.
My Ford F-250 starts shaking very very bad when I hit a small bump on the freeway. To get the very scary wobble to stop I need to slow down on the freeway between 20-30 miles per hour. This has happened over 50 times. I've had it happen 3 times within ten miles before. Slowing down to 20-30 on the freeway has been…
Death wobble! Dealership has replaced ball joint, bushing, new tires, some connecting rod ' still happens!!! This is going to kill me or somebody!!! It happens at 70 MPH and above. This is all over the internet ' Ford knows about it; they just haven't fixed it.
Transmission
13 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while the vehicle parked and on for approximately 15 minutes, there was an abnormal popping noise and the vehicle immediately began to roll away into a frozen lake. The vehicle went through the ice and began sinking. The contact stated that the vehicle was…
Our 2011 Ford f250 truck is down shifting extremely hard from 3rd gear to 1st gear (automatic transmission) when braking. It shifts so hard that the seat belts will lock up and it will bark the tires almost as if you had slammed on brakes. We have had several times that we have been almost rear ended by cars behind US…
Electrical
11 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 111,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
Purchased 2mth ago. Would not start. Replaced batteries. 4 wks later "pull over safety" on & shut down on a windy road at 6pm. Vehicle towed to auto place. $1500 fix electrical problem. 1 mth later it does it again down busy freeway almost causing near collisions. Toad again. Fixed and same afternoon pulling out to…
The truck went to limp mode for 3 sec then shut off. My son was driving and it shut of on a busy 4 lane road with nowhere to go ,no power steering ,brakes ,no motor nothing. Let it be known and I am coping this letter. This could be very hazardous even deadly. I hope something is done before it kills someone or…
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 recalls
Electrical: software
Risk: If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealer will inspect the body control module and if necessary replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Full defect summary
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ford f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge, and lincoln mkx trucks manufactured from october 25, 2010, through november 20, 2010. These vehicles were inspected using integrated diagnostic system (ids) that had a custom software routine to read the suspect body control module (BCM) serial number. Based on the serial number the BCM was either not affected or replaced. The custom software routine was not reading the correct set of characters, and was not able to identify a BCM that required replacement affected bcms may have the potential for an internal short.
Body and structure: body
Risk: If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which can result in an unattended vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealer will replace the body control module if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Full defect summary
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge and lincoln mkx vehicles. During a six-day production period, the supplier of the body control module manufactured modules that may have the potential for an internal short.
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
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford F-250?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (111 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); steering (102 complaints, typically around 64,000 miles); engine (37 complaints, typically around 72,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Ford F-250 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 24, 2011 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2011 a bad year for the Ford F-250?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about F-250 model year since 2000, with 248 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.