2011 Ford F-350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (35) · Steering (13) · Engine (12)
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112 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Equipment 2014-08-13 · campaign 14V498000 · 3 vehicles
Defect: 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 2013-10-30 · campaign 13V535000 · 2,951 vehicles
Defect: 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 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
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
Equipment 2015-07-01 · ASI-45226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: on some diesel trucks, various combination of diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) for loose, modified, damaged or missing ground g400 which was relocated by body builders outfitters on vehicle modification. model 2011-16 f super duty. *pe
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
2025-12-24 · Suspension“on this day, i financed the vehicle and was promised that it was safe to be on the road. this is the second vehicle. he’s 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 the truck the following day i was driving and i notice…”
2025-11-19 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 345,000 mi“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 vehicle could not be sold. the vehicle was a p…”
2025-06-05 · Fuel System, Diesel · 200,000 mi“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 independent mechanic arrived at the residence however, the …”
2025-02-18 · Fuel System, Diesel · 40,000 mi“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 fuel injectors had failed, causing the fuel injector…”
2025-01-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 bill. the problem has been confirmed by the dealers…”
2024-10-15 · Suspension · 230,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 ford f-350. the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle experienced a death wobble. the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel were shuddering violently from the right to the left, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. the contact stated that he was able to regain contr…”
2024-01-24 · Suspension“within a span of 30 min. i experienced 3 uncontrollable steering oscillations also known as the "death wobble." the dw experienced, the speeds were around 50 miles per hour. less than that, the aforementioned oscillations were not experienced. reason for the 30 min time frame was due to making it back home from the first occurrence. first oscillati…”
2023-12-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i spoke with ford about the service bulletin for the egr cooler that expired in april 2023. they said because of the low mileage, to contact you to see if the recall, (21m04), could be added back to this vehicle for repairs.…”
2023-11-24 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“this truck has never stopped well. seems like the abs coasts to a stop no matter how hard i stand on the brakes.…”
2023-10-26 · Suspension“it’s doing the death wobble and has almost made me lose control on the interstate and seriously could have had my 9month daughter and i killed. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.