2011 Ford F-350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-350 years
- About as many complaints as other years 8th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Ford F-350. That ranks 8th out of 24 F-350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (50 complaints, 37%), typically at around 69,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 136owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Ford F-350 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 problems | 50 | 37% | 69,000 | “death wobble” (38%) | — |
| Suspension | 45 | 33% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 21 | 15% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 10% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 8% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 7% | 29,999 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 6% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 5% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 4% | 52,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 5 | 4% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 4% | 18,250 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 2% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 37,706 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 15,520 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 49,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Ford F-350 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: 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.
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.
Engine
Problem: 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.
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.
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.
On this day, I financed the vehicle and was promised that it was safe to be on the road. This is the second vehicle. Heâs done this to me with. He gets these vehicles and just put stickers in the windows and then people break down or their lives are in jeopardy so I left there After I purchased…
Odometer Fraud. The contact called on behalf of his client, who purchased a 2011 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while the client was in the process of selling the vehicle to a dealer, the dealer retrieved the Carfax report and informed the client that the odometer had been rolled back and that…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-350. The contact stated while reversing, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that an…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and stalled. During the failure, diesel fuel and oil spilled from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the strap that secured the…
The fuel pump failed and self destructed internal parts of the pump in turn putting metal into the fuel lines resulting in a $15,000 repair bill. The vehicle is available for inspection and has not been repaired. This occurred in November 2024 and has not been driven since due to the costly repair…
Other Ford F-350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 F-350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 F-350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 F-350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 F-350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 F-350 | 91 | 0 |
| 2013 F-350 | 76 | 1 |
| 2012 F-350 | 149 | 4 |
| 2011 | 136 | 4 |
| 2010 F-350 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 F-350 | 28 | 2 |
| 2008 F-350 | 131 | 8 |
| 2007 F-350 | 36 | 3 |
| 2006 F-350 | 145 | 3 |
| 2005 F-350 | 114 | 3 |
| 2004 F-350 | 159 | 2 |
| 2003 F-350 | 90 | 2 |
| 2002 F-350 | 116 | 2 |
| 2001 F-350 | 160 | 5 |
| 2000 F-350 | 304 | 4 |
| 1999 F-350 | 413 | 12 |
| 1998 F-350 | 12 | 1 |
| 1997 F-350 | 155 | 3 |
| 1996 F-350 | 130 | 3 |
| 1995 F-350 | 134 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford F-350?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, engine problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 50 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Ford F-350?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Ford F-350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-350 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.