How many fuel system complaints does the 2011 Ford F-350 have?

NHTSA lists 27 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Ford F-350, making up 15% of the 186 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford F-350 fuel system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2011 F-350.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2011 F-350 is 61,000 miles.

Did any 2011 F-350 fuel system complaints involve fires or crashes?

One complaint reported a fire and none reported a crash, out of 27 fuel system complaints for the 2011 model year.

How does the 2011 F-350 compare to other years for fuel system complaints?

The 2011 model's 15% share of complaints in this area is higher than 2010 (4%), 2012 (10%), and 2013 (9%), though lower than years like 2020 (26%) and 2021 (40%).

2011 Ford F-350 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 27 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Ford F-350, 15% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 61,000. One complaint involved a fire, but no related recalls are listed for this component.

Fuel System complaints: 27; 15% of 186
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 61,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Fuel pump failure causing sudden engine shutdown or stalling while driving at highway or in-town speeds, sometimes with loss of steering and braking assist.
Fuel tank or fuel line leaks, in one case from road debris piercing the fuel pump cover, in another from a chewed line reported near warranty limits.
Fuel injector clamp fracture leading to a fuel leak after startup, requiring dealer repair.
Water contamination in the diesel fuel system reported after refueling, causing loss of power while towing.
Fuel nozzle shutting off prematurely during refueling due to inadequate tank venting on gas-engine trucks.
A fire reported underneath the cab while driving at highway speed, preceded by a popping noise.

When 2011 Ford F-350 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 12, 2011, latest Jun 5, 2025.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2011 to Jun 2025; peak Oct 2011 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2011 Ford F-350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by F-350 model year

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

200565 (20%)
200643 (16%)
200710 (16%)
200824 (10%)
20092 (4%)
20102 (4%)
201127 (15%)
201218 (10%)
20138 (9%)
20146 (6%)
201526 (13%)
201626 (13%)
201740 (7%)
201810 (5%)
201922 (5%)
202048 (26%)
202138 (40%)
202220 (18%)
20234 (10%)
20240 (0%)
20251 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2011 Ford F-350 have?: NHTSA lists 27 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Ford F-350, making up 15% of the 186 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford F-350 fuel system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2011 F-350.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2011 F-350 is 61,000 miles.
Did any 2011 F-350 fuel system complaints involve fires or crashes?: One complaint reported a fire and none reported a crash, out of 27 fuel system complaints for the 2011 model year.
How does the 2011 F-350 compare to other years for fuel system complaints?: The 2011 model's 15% share of complaints in this area is higher than 2010 (4%), 2012 (10%), and 2013 (9%), though lower than years like 2020 (26%) and 2021 (40%).