KnownCarProblems2011 Ford F-350 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Ford F-350, most often about the steering (37% of complaints, typically around 69,000 miles). It is 6th of 14 F-350 model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2011 Ford F-350 problems
Steering
50 complaints · 37%Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist system.
2011 f350 4x4 dual rear wheel lariat. Everyone calls it the "super duty death wobble" Ford has no plans to fix. Started at 30k miles, replaced all known worn parts and suggested parts like everyone else - still doing it. Youtube videos show violent shake to the point your head can smack the side windows. Front end on…
Vehicle hit a pothole on interstate 75 north near dalton georgia at approximately 65 miles per hour. The front right wheel and front end violently shook and the steering wheel shook so bad control of the f350 became an issue. I was unable to control the vehicle until I slowed to below 20 miles per hour. The incident…
Suspension
45 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
2011 f350 4x4 dual rear wheel lariat. Everyone calls it the "super duty death wobble" Ford has no plans to fix. Started at 30k miles, replaced all known worn parts and suggested parts like everyone else - still doing it. Youtube videos show violent shake to the point your head can smack the side windows. Front end on…
My super duty is doing a death wobble which is violent shaking in the truck it only happens on the highway and there is no warning to when it happens and doesn't happen all the time my friend has 90 of those trucks and more than half of his are doing it Ford replaced everything in the front end and he drove 5 miles…
Engine
27 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
Started the truck and was running odd. Decided to start driving to see if the problem would work it self out and started to smell lots of diesel fuel. Pulled over and fuel was everywhere under the hood and on the ground and also a very strong diesel smell inside the cab. Had it towed to the deal and turns out that a…
Tl contact owns a 2011 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was a loss of acceleration power. The vehicle was restarted and resumed to normal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the data transformation service pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
Fuel system
20 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-350. After refueling the vehicle and driving approximately 60 MPH while hauling a fifth wheel trailer, the vehicle lost power, steering and braking power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that water entered the diesel fuel system and further diagnostic testing…
Started the truck and was running odd. Decided to start driving to see if the problem would work it self out and started to smell lots of diesel fuel. Pulled over and fuel was everywhere under the hood and on the ground and also a very strong diesel smell inside the cab. Had it towed to the deal and turns out that a…
Wheels and tires
12 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford f350 with continental contitrac tires, line size lp275/65r18. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH the front passenger tire blew out after tired tread separated causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. No injuries were reported and a police report was filed. The vehicle was…
At any freeway speed if you hit a pot hole or a seam in the road on a turn, the truck will shake violently until you come to a stop. We have had Ford look at this a number of times with not success in getting a solution. The truck is not safe and it has happened to multiple drivers of this truck.
Electrical
11 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-350. While driving 20 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise and smelled an electrical burning odor. In addition, an unknown idle system warning message illuminated on the instrument panel. Also, the window and door locks failed to function. The contact was able to park in a nearby…
Radio lighting display is out along with transmission light display is out to show what gear you are in. 12 v plug has been out since I owned it in 2014.
Transmission
9 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
I noticed that my truck would shift hard when I started it in the morning at around 24000 miles. Took the truck to Ford under warranty and they told me that they could not do anything that it was the new six speed. Now I have been smelling fuel so I took it to Ford and they told me that it was more than likely a…
According to Ford the truck's fuel pump went out. They said it was back ordered. 1100 trucks affected. I don't believe Ford is supplying the whole story on the issue and their is a lot more to it. Ford is hiding something and you should look into it. I fortunately was in a safe place when the pump went out but others…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 6%Our truck lost all power and quit running while we were traveling on us50 at approx. 55 MPH we were towing our 37ft fifth wheel at the time. It was 100+ degrees and we had to wait for over 3 hour for road assistance to arrive. Our truck is a 2011 with only 42,215 miles on it. Ford doesn't know exactly what caused this…
Driving about 60 MPH on new highway, steering wheel started rocking violently just about lost control, steering wheel whipped so hard the spoke on the steering wheel hit and hurt my thumb. Took truck to dealer who found everything within Ford acceptable specifications. Dealer said wear was found recommended replacing…
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-350 recalls
Equipment
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Pj's has notified owners and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on august 28, 2014. Owners may contact pj's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.
Full defect summary
Pj's truck bodies & equipment co., (pj's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 ford f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty chassis modified by pj's and equipped with certain muncie power products pto assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the pto pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Engine
Risk: An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, if this were to occur when the ambulance is transporting a patient, there is an increased risk of injury to the patient.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor, free of charge. The recall began on november 25, 2013. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13s10.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 f-350/450/550 ambulance package vehicles manufactured february 22, 2010, through october 19, 2012 and equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine. Due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of power followed by an engine stall.
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-350
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford F-350?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (50 complaints, typically around 69,000 miles); suspension (45 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles); engine (27 complaints, typically around 61,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Ford F-350 have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 13, 2014 (equipment). 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-350?
- It is 6th of 14 F-350 model years by number of complaints, with 136 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.