2011 Ford F-250 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (35) · Engine (15) · Steering (13)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
113 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2020-12-09 · campaign 20E090000 · 102 vehicles
Defect: Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Risk: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
Service bulletins (163)
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 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-23 · 24L05 · Other
certain 2011-2022 model year super duty vehicles equipped with 6.7l engine - emission control information label update for qualified vehicles
Equipment 2024-04-24 · SSM 52476 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
all accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. if the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicle s owner during initial delivery. unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad,
Unknown Or Other 2024-01-11 · 22N14 S1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain 2011-2012 model year f-series super duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine state inspection and maintenance test failure due to dtcs p2073 and/or p2074 adding owner letter and corrected dealer bulletin. first part submitted 11/01/23
Power Train:manual Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2023-12-13 · 23B63 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain 2011-2012 model year f-series super duty vehicles equipped with 6.7l diesel engine state inspection and maintenance testing failure due to dtcs p2073 and/or p2074
Power Train 2023-10-24 · 22N14 S1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer satisfaction program 22n14 â supplement #1 certain 2011-2012 model year f-series super duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine - state inspection and maintenance test failure due to dtcs p2073 and/or p2074
Showing the 6 most recent of 163 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-06-26 · Suspension · 100,000 mi“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.…”
2019-05-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 132,214 mi“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 wa…”
2019-04-29 · Suspension · 45,423 mi“tl* 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 …”
2019-04-28 · Wheels · 💥 crash“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 seve…”
2019-01-21 · Steering · 69,000 mi“extreme shaking of the steering wheel when encountering a shift in road surface such as an expansion joint, etc at around 55 mph and turning slightly left. this has occurred on freeways, highways and roads. link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvtuqv60jnu…”
2018-11-08 · Suspension · 58,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. while driving over uneven land and bumps in the road, the vehicle shook violently. also, the steering wheel vibrated and there was a strong vibration felt in the front of the vehicle while driving highway speeds. germain ford of beavercreek (2356 heller dr, dayton, oh 45434, 1-(937) 429-1300) was notified …”
2018-10-12 · Tires · 74,000 mi“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.…”
2018-04-23 · Wheels“my ford was purchased as a one owner truck with 44,000 miles from a dealership in florida. owned by a person brand new also in florida. i live in south western va please take a look at my brake calipers. i never seen anything like this. huge danger especially when this truck is made to pull heavy weight that needs good brakes. my truck has 107,00…”
2018-04-05 · Structure:body · 20,000 mi“exhaust being drawn into cabin by ventilation system when stopped.…”
2018-01-22 · Suspension · 100,000 mi“from day 1 i have had issues where the front end would bounce uncontrollably at highway speeds after hitting a pothole or bridge expansion joint. it's getting worse. the dealership cannnot find any problems. they told me at one time to replace my tires but that did not fix the issue. i almost ran off the road 4 times in one trip because of thi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.