There are no safety recalls for the 2011 Ford F-250 SD, but owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA.
2011 Ford F-250 SD problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Steering | 47 | |
| Suspension | 46 | |
| Engine | 21 | |
| Wheels | 11 | |
| Power Train | 10 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | |
| Tires | 8 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 5 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 4
- Suspension › Front — 2
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
- Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
- Equipment › Other › Labels — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 34,500 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2011 Ford F-250 SD complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Steering · at 100,000 miles · reported Jun 26, 2019
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 this problem before someone gets killed.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 132,214 miles · reported May 25, 2019
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 inner cooler boot duct blew apart . That was a $480 fix .
Suspension · at 45,423 miles · reported Apr 29, 2019
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 the 'death wobble' and replaced the tract bar, ball joints, steering stabilizer, steering damper, and performed an alignment; however, the failures continued intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was…
Steering · reported Apr 28, 2019
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 happens about 1-5x a week and I've nearly hit several other vehicles on the highway each time by swirling during the wobble. I loose directional control. I have had a crash as a result of this.
Tires · at 74,000 miles · reported Oct 12, 2018
Michelin ltx ms/s2 275/70 r18 tire with less than 25k had to be replaced because of tread separation. While at discount tire, spoke with another customer with same vehicle - 2012 instead of 2011 f-250 who had 3 tires with tread separation issues.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Ford F-250 SD have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2011 Ford F-250 SD as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Ford F-250 SD?
Owners report steering problems most often (47 reports), followed by suspension (46). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 34,500 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.