2011 Ford F-250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-250 years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 248 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Ford F-250. That ranks 5th out of 24 F-250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (111 complaints, 45%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 248owner complaints
- 2safety 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension problems | 111 | 45% | 80,000 | “death wobble” (45%) | — |
| Steering problems | 102 | 41% | 64,000 | “death wobble” (44%) | — |
| Engine | 30 | 12% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 7% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 18 | 7% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 17 | 7% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 5% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 4% | 111,671 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 3% | 27,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 3% | 36,725 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 2% | 27,750 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 2% | 28,229 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 2% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 2% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 1% | 20,352 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 234,395 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | 200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 58,100 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 220,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Ford F-250 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:software
Problem: 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.
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.
Structure:body
Problem: 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.
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.
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.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Ford F-250. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 163,000; however, after obtaining the Carfax Report…
The tires were installed on 8.22.2025 and on the following Thursday, August 28, 2025, all of the tires had low pressure. I returned to the Orange City, FL Tire Kingdom per the managers' (Brittany) request and the mechanic filled all of the tires and said that they were not completely filled when…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving over a bump at a high rate of speed, the contact experienced the death wobble and the contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle. The contact slowed down and the violent shaking ceased. The contact stated that the tie…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle vigorously shuddered. In addition, the contact allowed the vehicle to decelerate independently to come to a stop. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while making a turn in either direction, there was an abnormal crunching sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the sound was caused by a misalignment between…
Other Ford F-250 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 F-250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 F-250 | 142 | 0 |
| 2013 F-250 | 95 | 0 |
| 2012 F-250 | 266 | 1 |
| 2011 | 248 | 2 |
| 2010 F-250 | 73 | 0 |
| 2009 F-250 | 54 | 0 |
| 2008 F-250 | 196 | 7 |
| 2007 F-250 | 60 | 4 |
| 2006 F-250 | 221 | 4 |
| 2005 F-250 | 144 | 3 |
| 2004 F-250 | 154 | 2 |
| 2003 F-250 | 116 | 2 |
| 2002 F-250 | 156 | 2 |
| 2001 F-250 | 220 | 4 |
| 2000 F-250 | 326 | 5 |
| 1999 F-250 | 581 | 14 |
| 1998 F-250 | 56 | 6 |
| 1997 F-250 | 304 | 10 |
| 1996 F-250 | 176 | 4 |
| 1995 F-250 | 184 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford F-250?
Owners most often report suspension, steering, engine problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 111 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Ford F-250?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Ford F-250 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-250 model years, the 2011 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.