2011 Ford F-250 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-250 SD years
- About as many complaints as other years 18th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Ford F-250 SD. That ranks 18th out of 32 F-250 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (47 complaints, 39%), typically at around 33,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 122owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Ford F-250 SD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 47 | 39% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 46 | 38% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 21 | 17% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 11 | 9% | 27,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 8% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 7% | 85,324 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 7% | 28,056 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 5% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 5 | 4% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3% | 14,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3% | 30,200 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 3% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 31,592 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 6 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 7,400 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 32,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 26,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Ford F-250 SD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Ford F-250 SD.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown (RQ14005) — opened Jan 13, 2015, closed Mar 15, 2016, led to recall 15V175000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was travelling down the interstate at approximately 72mph and the vehicle started shaking violent and i almost lost control. My wife drove it and i was beside her on the interstate and it happened to her almost causing her to wreck the vehicle. I had to call her to calm her down. Please help fix…
The fuel rail pressure sensor started spraying diesel fuel all over the top of the motor . The fuel is coming out of the top of the sensor .this is on 05/25/19 .. This truck only has 132214 on the mileage . I am getting tired of paying for a broken truck every week . Last week on 05/05/17/19 the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the 'death wobble' when driving highway speeds and over unleveled land. The vehicle was unsafe to drive over 35 mph due to the violent shaking and vibration. An independent mechanic diagnosed the failure as…
Truck continues to have the death wobble as i drive at highway speeds and hit a small porthole or bump in the road. The wobble becomes so severe that i have little to no control over the truck. This has been going on after 6months from purchase date (new) but ford says they can not duplicate. It…
Extreme shaking of the steering wheel when encountering a shift in road surface such as an expansion joint, etc at around 55 mph and turning slightly left. This has occurred on freeways, highways and roads. Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvtuqv60jnu
Other Ford F-250 SD years
← 2010 F-250 SD · 2012 F-250 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-250 SD | 9 | 6 |
| 2025 F-250 SD | 17 | 7 |
| 2024 F-250 SD | 40 | 4 |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 43 | 16 |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 126 | 17 |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 166 | 12 |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 266 | 14 |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 1,165 | 11 |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 398 | 9 |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 1,155 | 14 |
| 2016 F-250 SD | 290 | 3 |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 296 | 2 |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 26 | 0 |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 F-250 SD | 57 | 0 |
| 2011 | 122 | 0 |
| 2010 F-250 SD | 32 | 0 |
| 2009 F-250 SD | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 F-250 SD | 141 | 0 |
| 2007 F-250 SD | 54 | 1 |
| 2006 F-250 SD | 274 | 1 |
| 2005 F-250 SD | 295 | 3 |
| 2004 F-250 SD | 254 | 2 |
| 2003 F-250 SD | 178 | 4 |
| 2002 F-250 SD | 245 | 3 |
| 2001 F-250 SD | 288 | 2 |
| 2000 F-250 SD | 233 | 2 |
| 1999 F-250 SD | 249 | 2 |
| 1998 F-250 SD | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 F-250 SD | 39 | 2 |
| 1996 F-250 SD | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 F-250 SD | 9 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford F-250 SD?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, engine problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 47 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Ford F-250 SD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 Ford F-250 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-250 SD model years, the 2011 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.