2011 Ford F-350 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Ford F-350, 9% of its 186 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 71,000. A related recall, campaign 11V128000, covers body control module issues.
- Electrical System complaints
- 16
- 9% of 186
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 71,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Vehicles stall or lose power at highway and low speeds, sometimes with a warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel just before shutdown.
- Exhaust gas temperature (EGT) sensor faults trigger dashboard warnings and repeated stalling, with the same failure recurring after repair.
- Interior lighting problems occur, including instrument panel and radio backlighting that will not illuminate and interior lights that stop working entirely.
- Owners report an electrical burning smell along with window and door lock failure while driving at low speed.
- Engine warning lights tied to exhaust system sensors turn on repeatedly even after the vehicle was serviced under a recall.
When 2011 Ford F-350 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 1, 2011, latest Nov 19, 2025.
Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Ford F-350
- 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-350 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-350 have?
- NHTSA lists 16 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 F-350, which is 9% of the 186 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do 2011 Ford F-350 electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for these Electrical System complaints is 71,000 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford F-350 electrical system?
- Yes. Campaign 11V128000 covers the body control module; the dealer inspects it and replaces it free of charge if necessary.
- Did the 2011 Ford F-350 electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?
- No. NHTSA data for these complaints shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
- Are electrical complaints worse for the 2011 model year than other F-350 years?
- The 2011 F-350's Electrical System complaints make up 9% of that year's total, similar to 2010 (8%) and 2015 (8%), but lower than years like 2022 (26%) and 2023 (37%).