2011 Ford F-250 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (90) · Steering (23) · Engine (23)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
212 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:software 2011-02-24 · campaign 11V128000 · 8,022 vehicles
Defect: 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 NO
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 2010-12-29 · campaign 10V659000 · 14,737 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (24)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-24 · 24L05 · Other
certain 2011-2022 model year super duty vehicles equipped with 6.7l engine - emission control information label update for qualified vehicles
Fuel System, Diesel 2018-07-03 · tsb18-2190 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2011-2012 f-250/f-350 and 2011-2015 f-450/f-550 vehicles equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine built on or before 9-dec-2014 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p2043, p205c and/or p205d. follow the service procedure steps to correct the
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2016-09-21 · SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate when reading these pids and cannot display quickly enough to
Steering 2016-01-12 · PC-01.12.2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in monitoring our technical service inquiries and technical service bulletins from ford, there is the potential for moderate to severe steering wheel oscillation (wobble) to occur. after extensive testing and outside feedback, the following details have been established to correct or prevent steer
Engine 2015-08-10 · TSB15-0124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: 2011-2014 f-super duty vehicles equipped with 6.7l diesel engine may experience a running rough or misfire during exhaust regeneration process *cn
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2015-07-01 · 44863 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. please use at your discretion. various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noise, at highway speeds when the rear door window(s) or sunroof are open. *ta
Showing the 6 most recent of 24 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-10-31 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 204,000 mi“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 on the vehicle, it was discovered that the mileage …”
2025-09-24 · Tires:tread/Belt“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 they were installed. the following day, friday, 8/…”
2025-07-22 · Suspension · 263,000 mi“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 rods, ball joints, and other front-end parts were rep…”
2025-07-21 · Engine · 200,000 mi“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 diagnosed; however, no cause for the failure was found.…”
2025-03-24 · Structure:body · 7,000 mi“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 the cab and the bed of the truck. due to the failur…”
2025-03-05 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“i was recently hit in the drivers door causing the door, the cab, and the running board to be damaged. the side impact air bag did not deploy. the entire drivers door is damaged and the cab of the truck behind the door is damaged. the running board was completely under the cab of the truck.…”
2025-03-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System“truck started leaking fuel and then the engine shut down the next day it was drove, while driving! i’ve received 2 quotes and need the whole fuel system replaced due to cp4 pump failing which will cost about $13,000! this is the same issue as the 24s78 ford recall but my truck doesn’t fall in the correct year! i still owe 10k on this vehicle so it’…”
2025-01-23 · Suspension“when driving over 55mph and hitting a bump, pothole, etc....the death wobble starts taking excessive force to keep the truck on the road with the steering wheel nowhere aligned to where the tires are aimed. dealership stated they wouldn't take the vehicle on trade due to the steering box needing to be addressed first. no warning lamps illuminate. …”
2024-10-08 · Suspension“we have experienced the well-reported death wobble multiple times - beginning approx in 2020 - going approx 55 mph on a one-lane highway and hit a slight bump in the road. could not control the vehicle, the steering wheel started shaking violently as we headed for a concrete bridge. had to stop the vehicle completely. then we experienced the sa…”
2024-09-30 · Engine And Engine Cooling“see attached document for complaint. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.