2011 Ford F-350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
47/100
#9 most-complained of 16 F-350 years
The 2011 Ford F-350 has a complaint index of 47, ranking 9th worst out of 16 model years, and NHTSA gives it a 'Good' verdict relative to other F-350 years. Suspension/wheels/tires (37% of complaints) and steering (35%) are the top problem areas, with 14 recalls on file.
- Complaints
- 186
- Recalls
- 14
- Crashes / fires
- 6 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2011 Ford F-350 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires69 (37%)
- Steering66 (35%)
- Engine48 (26%)
- Fuel System27 (15%)
- Electrical System16 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain13 (7%)
- Other11 (6%)
- Brakes10 (5%)
- Structure & Body6 (3%)
- Airbags1 (1%)
What owners report
- Front tires reportedly blow out or separate at highway speed, in some cases while towing a fifth wheel trailer, leading to loss of control.
- Rear dually wheels have reportedly come loose or fallen off, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
- Owners describe engine bay fires starting shortly after parking, with electrical accessories like lights and wipers activating on their own during the fire.
- Some owners report the transmission unexpectedly shifting into neutral while accelerating, at very low mileage.
- Owners describe fuel system fires starting underneath the cab after hearing a popping noise while driving.
- Braking is described as inconsistent, with the ABS reportedly failing to stop the truck quickly regardless of pedal pressure.
2011 Ford F-350 recalls
14 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V175000Mar 25, 2015Transmission & Powertrain6,322 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.
Risk: Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S09.
- NHTSA 14V507000Aug 18, 2014Other76 vehicles
Equipment
Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Superduty chassis modified by Jerr-Dan 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.
Remedy: Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666.
- NHTSA 14V498000Aug 13, 2014Other3 vehicles
Equipment
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.
Remedy: 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.
2011 compared with other F-350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Ford F-350 reliable?
- Relative to other F-350 model years, NHTSA data gives the 2011 a 'Good' verdict with a complaint index of 47, ranking 9th worst out of 16 years covered.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford F-350?
- Suspension, wheels and tires make up 37% of complaints, followed by steering at 35% and engine issues at 26%, according to NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2011 Ford F-350 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 14 recalls for the 2011 Ford F-350, none of them 'do not drive' recalls, covering areas including transmission/powertrain software and aftermarket PTO equipment.
- At what mileage do 2011 F-350 problems typically show up?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 56,211 miles across all reported issues for the 2011 F-350.
- How does the 2011 F-350 compare to other years?
- The 2011 F-350 has fewer reported problems than years like 2017 (complaint index 93) and 2019 (complaint index 100), which are rated 'Avoid'.