2011 Ford F-350 SD problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
43 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
43,100 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 model year. Data snapshot: . 42 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 43 complaints (32.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 12 | 27.9% |
| Braking behavior | 8 | 18.6% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 14.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 9.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 14 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Suspension | 8 |
| Tires | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
Steering: 14; Engine: 9; Suspension: 8; Tires: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Power Train: 4; Electrical System: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 11 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 12 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 8 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 12; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 4
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2011: 4; 2012: 3; 2013: 4; 2014: 10; 2015: 9; 2016: 5; 2017: 4; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10430848 · 2011-10-19 (October 19, 2011)
I WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK AWAY FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN THE TRUCK REACHED APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. I LOST FORWARD MOTION, STEERING CONTROL AND BRAKING POWER. I WAS ABLE TO WRESTLE THE TRUCK OFF THE ROAD AND INTO A PARKING LOT. THIS IS A FORD TRUCK POWERED BY A 6.7 FORD DIESEL ENGINE., THE TRUCK IS GENERALLY USED TO TOW A 13000 POUND FIFTH WHEEL. IF I HAD BEEN TOWING THE FIFTH WHEEL, THE OUTCOME WOULD SURELY HAVE BEEN A DISASTER. PROBLEM TURNED OUT TO BE A TOTALLY FAILED BOSCH CP4-2 HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. THE P…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10430848 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10485014 · 2012-11-17 (November 17, 2012)
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS HIT BUMP IN ROAD THE STEERING SHAKES REALLY BAD AND TO GAIN CONTROL HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO ALMOST STOP SPEED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 28,586 miles reported. Look up ODI 10485014 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10561609 · 2014-01-27 (January 27, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN AND THE SHAKING SUBSIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE TRAC BAR, BUSHINGS, BALL JOINTS, STEERING AND TIE ROD ENDS WERE ALL REPLACED. THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE REPLACED AND BALANCED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMA…
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10561609 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10472633 · 2012-08-27 (August 27, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD 350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WOULD DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL FOR THREE TO FOUR SECONDS BEFORE ACTUALLY MOVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 26,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10472633 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10676436 · 2015-01-19 (January 19, 2015)
SENSOR DID NOT FIX THE STALLING PROBLEM WHICH WAS MONITORED BY FORDS BOX PUT IN THE TRUCK. I HAD TO HIT THE BUTTON FOR A SIGNAL TO BE SENT TO FORD EVERY TIME MY ENGINE LOST POWER (WENT MOMENTARILY DEAD) FINALLY FORD INSTALLED A 2013 ECM TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, WHICH IT FIXED IT. I TRADED THE TRUCK FOR A 2014 F350 6.7L , NO PROBLEMS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10676436 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10887758 · 2016-07-22 (July 22, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CHECK VALVE IN THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED, WHICH CAUSE A BLOCKAGE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 210,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 210,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10887758 at NHTSA ↗