2011 Ford F-250 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Ford F-250, 5% of its 370 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 77,000. Two of those complaints involved fires, and the year is linked to recall 11V128000 for the body control module.
- Electrical System complaints
- 19
- 5% of 370
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 77,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle catching fire near the master cylinder and wiring harness where it enters the firewall.
- Owners describe the battery warning light coming on followed by a failed engine regulator and a melted wiring harness.
- Several owners say headlights were dim from the start and stayed dim even after dealer adjustment.
- Owners report sudden stalling or failure to start, sometimes tied to a fuel injection control module wire harness needing replacement.
- Some owners describe a 'pull over safety' warning activating and shutting the truck down while driving, requiring repeated tows.
- Owners report the speedometer reading inaccurately along with jerking during acceleration and heavier brake pedal effort.
When 2011 Ford F-250 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint May 10, 2011, latest Oct 31, 2025.
Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Ford F-250
- NHTSA 11V128000Feb 24, 2011Electrical System8,022 vehicles
Electrical system:software
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 not able to identify a bcm that required replacement affected bcms may have the potential for an internal short.
Risk: If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical System complaints by F-250 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2011 Ford F-250 have?
- NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 F-250, which is 5% of the 370 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2011 Ford F-250?
- Yes, recall 11V128000 covers the Electrical System and involves dealer inspection and possible replacement of the body control module.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2011 F-250?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on this model year is 77,000 miles.
- Did the 2011 Ford F-250 electrical problems cause any fires?
- NHTSA data shows 2 fires reported among the Electrical System complaints for the 2011 F-250, with 0 crashes and 0 injuries reported.
- How does the 2011 F-250's electrical complaint rate compare to other years?
- The 2011 F-250 had 19 electrical complaints (5% share); by comparison 2012 had 29 complaints (9% share) and 2017 had 57 complaints (5% share), among other model years.