How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Ford F-250?

NHTSA lists 23 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford F-250, which is about 6% of the 370 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2011 Ford F-250 transmission problems?

No. The data shows no related recalls filed for the transmission and powertrain category on the 2011 Ford F-250.

At what mileage do 2011 F-250 transmission problems typically occur?

The median mileage at failure for transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2011 F-250 is 71,700 miles, though sample complaints show failures as early as 200 miles.

Is the 2011 F-250 worse than other years for transmission complaints?

The 2011 F-250's 6% complaint share is similar to 2012 and 2015 (both 6%), but lower than 2020's 28% share, suggesting 2011 is not an outlier within this model.

2011 Ford F-250 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 23 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford F-250, about 6% of its 370 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are on file, and reported failures cluster around gear-shift hesitation and unexpected downshifting, with median failure mileage of 71,700.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 23; 6% of 370
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 71,700 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report unintended shifts into reverse or failure to engage the selected gear, in one case leading to a rollaway crash into a mailbox.
Drivers describe hesitation or refusal to shift between 2nd and 3rd gear while merging or accelerating onto highways, sometimes stalling the truck in traffic.
Several complaints describe shuddering, clunking, or a lugging sensation between roughly 35 and 85 mph, occasionally paired with a loss of throttle response.
One owner reported a sudden unprompted downshift from 6th gear to 2nd gear while driving downhill at highway speed, sharply reducing speed without warning.
A parked truck reportedly rolled away on its own after an abnormal popping noise, resulting in the vehicle sinking into a frozen lake.

When 2011 Ford F-250 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 29, 2011, latest Jul 25, 2019.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2011 to Jul 2019; peak Sep 2011 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Ford F-250

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by F-250 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20108 (8%)
201123 (6%)
201218 (6%)
20133 (3%)
20148 (5%)
201519 (6%)
201614 (5%)
201725 (2%)
201815 (4%)
201945 (4%)
202074 (28%)
202125 (15%)
202221 (17%)
20237 (16%)
20246 (16%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Ford F-250?: NHTSA lists 23 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford F-250, which is about 6% of the 370 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2011 Ford F-250 transmission problems?: No. The data shows no related recalls filed for the transmission and powertrain category on the 2011 Ford F-250.
At what mileage do 2011 F-250 transmission problems typically occur?: The median mileage at failure for transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2011 F-250 is 71,700 miles, though sample complaints show failures as early as 200 miles.
Did the 2011 F-250 transmission issues cause any crashes?: NHTSA records 3 crashes tied to transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2011 F-250, with no reported fires or injuries.
Is the 2011 F-250 worse than other years for transmission complaints?: The 2011 F-250's 6% complaint share is similar to 2012 and 2015 (both 6%), but lower than 2020's 28% share, suggesting 2011 is not an outlier within this model.