2011 Ford F-250 SD: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
122 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
34,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 model year. Data snapshot: . 113 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 47 of 122 complaints (38.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 30 | 24.6% |
| Braking behavior | 22 | 18.0% |
| Engine operation | 7 | 5.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 4.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 3.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 0.8% |
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 | 47 |
| Suspension | 44 |
| Engine | 21 |
| Wheels | 11 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Tires | 7 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
Steering: 47; Suspension: 44; Engine: 21; Wheels: 11; Fuel/Propulsion System: 9; Power Train: 8; Tires: 7; Electrical System: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 33 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 40 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 11 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 15 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 13 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 33; 25,000 to 49,999: 40; 50,000 to 74,999: 11; 75,000 to 99,999: 15; 100,000 to 149,999: 13; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (40). 9 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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
2010: 2; 2011: 10; 2012: 19; 2013: 24; 2014: 21; 2015: 18; 2016: 13; 2017: 5; 2018: 5; 2019: 5
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 30 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 22 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 7 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10344678 · 2010-07-22 (July 22, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO GROUNDED THE FRONT ROTORS, REPLACED THE FRONT CALIPERS AND BRAKE PADS, BUT THE FAILURE WASN'T CORRECTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT HIS CLAIM WAS ESCALATED AND SOMEONE WOULD CALL HIM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,600 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7500. UPDATED 11/19/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED …
Owner-reported narrative. 5,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10344678 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10365520 · 2010-11-12 (November 12, 2010)
FRONT / FRAME VIBRATION AND BOUNCING AFTER HITTING A HOLE OR AT CERTAIN SPEEDS THAT SEEM TO BE PRODUCING FRAME VIBRATION DUE TO A HARMONIC FREQUENCY GENERATED BY THE TIRES AND ROAD SPEEDS EXAGGERATING AN ENGINEERING DEFECT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10365520 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10381531 · 2011-02-11 (February 11, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-250 XL SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A RESIDENTIAL CARPORT AREA DRIVING 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. HE TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,278.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,278 miles reported. Look up ODI 10381531 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10411981 · 2011-07-12 (July 12, 2011)
FORD F 250 DEATH WOBBLE- HIT A BUMP AT SPEED ABOVE 30 MPH AND THE STEEERING WHEEL BEGINS AN UNCONTRILLABLE WOBBLE. IN FACT THE WHOLE TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY. THE TRUCK HAS ACTUALLY JUMP SIDEWAYS INTO THE ON COMMING LANE. *TT PRREVOIUSLY REPORTS IN NHTSA FOR PREVIOUS YEARS FOR THIS VEHICLE (NHTSA TSB # 10028404 ) AND EA 08-007. THIS IS A STOCK TRUCK WITH NO MODIFICATIONS WITH FACTORY INSTALLED WHEELS AND TIRES AT PROPER PRESSURE AND ONLY 9800 MILES. I HAVE A VIDEO OF THE WOBBLE
Owner-reported narrative. 9,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10411981 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10419952 · 2011-08-18 (August 18, 2011)
2011 F250,CREWCAB,DIESEL, 6 SPEED AUTO TRANS - TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS AND KNOCKS, SHAKING TRUCK ,MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN TRAVELING AROUND38-40 MPH AS IF GEARS GETTING STUCK IN BETWEEN GEARS. CONCERNED THAT WHILE ON ROAD, VEHICLE MAY COME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN TRAFFIC.- ALSO TRUCK IS A SHORT BED THAT CAME WITH THE FACTORY TOWING PACKAGE ,FIFTH WHEEL /GOOSENECK SET UP. AS PER SALESMAN, TRUCK WAS READY TO TOW. CONCERNED NOW THAT THE FACTORY HITCH IS NOT A SLIDING HITCH WHICH IS REQUIRED ON SHORT BEDS FOR PROPER TURNING AND CAB CLEARANCE. CONC…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,423 miles reported. Look up ODI 10419952 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10424288 · 2011-09-08 (September 8, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 45 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR HAD IT BEEN REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 13,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10424288 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10425637 · 2011-09-15 (September 15, 2011)
TRUCK STALLS WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, WHEN PULLING ON TO HIGHWAY. *KB
Owner-reported narrative. 204 miles reported. Look up ODI 10425637 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10428198 · 2011-10-02 (October 2, 2011)
THESE TRUCKS SHAKE VIOLENTLY IN THE FRONT END WHEN THEY ENCOUNTER EVEN THE SMALLEST OF BUMPS IN THE ROAD. FORD HAS FAILED TO TAKE THE RESPONSIBLE AND CORRECTIVE MATTERS TO FIX THE PROBLEMS. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE BEFORE SOMEONE GET KILLED. PLEASE SEE FORDFORUM.ORG TO SEE THAT MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 26,925 miles reported. Look up ODI 10428198 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.