2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty recalls and problems

The 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty has 3 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty recalls

Recall 14V-507: Equipment

Reported Aug 18, 2014 · 76 vehicles affected · Jerr-Dan Corporation

Problem: Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Superduty chassis modified by Jerr-Dan 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: Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666.

Recall 14V-496: Equipment

Reported Aug 11, 2014 · 88 vehicles affected · Versalift East, LLC

Problem: Versalift East, LLC (Versalift) is recalling certain Aerial devices manufactured on 2009-2013 Ford, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty 6.8L gas engine chassis, modified by Versalift and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products FR67 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: Versalift will notify 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 September 14, 2014. Owners may contact Versalift customer service at 1-888-866-1400.

Recall 14V-494: Equipment

Reported Aug 8, 2014 · 49 vehicles affected · Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.

Problem: Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. (Vanair) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperDuty chassis modified by Vanair and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies used with model 60-85 UDSM, 125-185 USDM, and Genair 125-185 driven air compressor systems. 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: Vanair will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Vanair customer service at 1-800-526-8817.

2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	3
Tires	2
Electrical System	2
Steering	2
Suspension	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Service Brakes	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 48,000 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-350 Super Duty complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 85,000 miles · reported Apr 14, 2015

While driving at highway speed, the vehicle, a 2011 ford f-350 super duty gave a warning to pull safely over - with no warning the engine stopped. Thus rendering the steering and the braking significantly degraded. Thankfully, my wife and I were able to pull into a nearby parking lot and wait for a tow to the ford dealer. A customary use of this vehicle is to tow a trailer often with heavy machinery. Thankfully on this day there was no trailer attached. This situation warrants an immediate recall. If I had been traveling down an incline or on anything less than a straight road. This incident…

Engine · at 7,946 miles · reported Feb 23, 2015

Purchased 8/30/2011. 1st service call nov/2011: noticed at hwy speeds and/or accelerating to pass or enter hwy truck would miss/cut out. Several times it died as truck was entering hwy. Truck was also shifting hard when going into drive from park. Dealer stated they couldn't duplicate problem at initial visit. Diag showed an update for 6.7 diesel, they did update but problem continues. 2nd service call: may/2012 trans light on-cutting out/slipping & shifting hard still. Replaced torque converter and PCM & nox sensor. 3rd service 2/2013: radiator assembly leaking-new radiator. 4th…

Steering · at 12,000 miles · reported Dec 11, 2014

While usually traveling at highway speeds and hitting small bumps such as expansion joints on bridges the truck will shake violently. It has done this with varying degrees, and most recently has gotten worse. The most extreme and recent episode was having to slow down to about 10 MPH on the interstate before it stopped, and in process nearly being hit from behind by a tractor trailer. This has been called the "death wobble" in several online posts.

Electrical System · at 105,451 miles · reported Oct 14, 2014

The contact owns a 2011 ford f-350 super duty. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and an unknown warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing, egt senor #4 circuit open, egt sensor was replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 105,451.

Tires · at 48,000 miles · reported Sep 25, 2014

Michelin tire failure. Catastrophic tire blowout-front tire. Ford f350 truck pulling a 5th wheel trailer. 3 vehicles involved on california interstate highway 101. While towing a 5th wheel trailer I had a front left tire blow. The tire blew during a right turn/bend in the highway. I could only maintain the vehicle in a straight line until we stopped. The tire caused substantial damage to the tow vehicle and a collision with another vehicle on the highway. We almost ended up in a ditch.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty: 14V-507 (equipment), 14V-496 (equipment), 14V-494 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty?

Owners report engine problems most often (3 reports), followed by tires (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 48,000 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.