2011 Ford F-450 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (2) · Engine (2) · Wheels (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
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.
Service bulletins (7)
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.
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 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
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 2015-01-09 · 44848 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: certain 2011-2015 ford f-super duty with 6.7 diesel engines may experience a vibration buzz noise from the diesel fuel conditioning module (dfcm) and/or may 10/1/1 pressure fuel lines w/o diagnostic trouble code poosa. *ta
Engine 2014-05-01 · ASI-44528 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: after cold start in ambient temperatures, the engine may experience a growling, hissing, metallic kind of noise. model 2011-2015 f-super duty. *pe
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2014-02-01 · AIS-44411 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: starting truck in cold ambient temperatures that is below 20f/-7c, causes diagnostic trouble code (dtc) to be stored in powertrain control module (pcm) and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on. model 2011-2014 f super duty. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-12-28 · Steering · 54,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 ford f-450. the contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel started to shake abnormally. the contact stated that on numerous occasions while accelerating at high speeds, or while driving in inclement weather, the steering wheel started to shake uncontrollably. the vehicle…”
2019-02-06 · Steering · 134,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-450. while driving 45-50 mph, the vehicle experienced the death wobble and the steering became uncontrollable. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle needed the steering parts replaced. the vehicle was taken to gateway ford (1055 w…”
2018-03-26 · Power Train · 55,000 mi“blown motor. bad lifters and valves. exhaust temperature sensor check engine light. no warranty, i had to replace entire engine at my cost of $15,000…”
2017-10-09 · Wheels · 479,996 mi · 🔥 fire“this vehicle is shuttle bus, transport passengers from chicago o'hare airport to four points hotels and back 24/7. this vehicle is owned by four points hotel at schiller park, il and i work as driver. on november 20 2016 just after 9 pm i was driving the bus south bound on mannheim rd and when breaking to stop at the traffic light at lawrence ave …”
2017-06-16 · Unknown Or Other · 87,000 mi“i have running lights but no turn signals, brake, or four way/emergency lights on my fifth wheel when towing. this is at any time hooked up to the truck. otherwise on the truck itself all lights work properly.…”
2017-04-12 · Engine · 68,120 mi · 🔥 fire“while driving at 45 mph on a highway the engine blew up. ford reported the problem was a faulty glow plug which fell into the cylinder causing the connecting rod to break and exit the side of the engine block. fire ensued but was short lived.…”
2015-01-21 · Engine · 79,072 mi“driving on freeway at 75 m.p.h. (speed limit 75) the motor stalled and would not restart., luckily made it to shoulder after dodging traffic. after tow to the dealership, found out it was malfunctioning egt exhaust sensor. *tr…”
2014-11-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 77,600 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-450. while driving 40 mph and attempting to slow down, the engine lost power and the steering seized without warning. the dealer stated that the fuel was contaminated and the fuel system needed to be replaced. the failure was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 77,600. …”
2014-06-28 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 126,579 mi“engine logo light came on; then red sign came on " stop safely now". i pulled to the shoulder and the engine stopped. i waited 30 minutes or so and the engine started again. i drove starting and stopping to a ford dealer in clarion, pa. slept in the truck all night and the next morning [xxx] ran the computer and his conclusion was the number 8 cyli…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.