no report yet
Electrical system: software
Risk. IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
2011 Ford F-250Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 248 owner complaints about the 2011 Ford F-250, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Ford F-250 has problems
248 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
111Suspension
102Steering1 crash/fire/injury
30Engine2 crash/fire/injury
18Fuel/propulsion system
17Wheels
13Power train
11Electrical system
8Structure
7Engine and engine cooling
4315 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 111 | 0 |
| Steering | 102 | 1 |
| Engine | 30 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 18 | 1 |
| Wheels | 17 | 0 |
| Power train | 13 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 1 |
| Structure | 8 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 2 |
| 15 other systems | 43 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2011 Ford F-250 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Structure: body
Risk. IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do suspension problems start?
80kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 97 suspension complaints. 65% were reported before 100,000 miles.
13under 30k miles63under 100k miles34100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other F-250 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-250 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2011 Ford F-250 safety ratings
2011 Ford F-250 Super Crew PU/CC 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (23.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2011 Ford F-250, and the recalls they led to.
- Vehicle Commanded Engine ShutdownLed to recall 15V-175
In owners' words
What F-250 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving over a bump at a high rate of speed, the contact experienced the death wobble and the contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle. The contact slowed down and the violent shaking ceased. The contact stated that the tie…
When driving over 55mph and hitting a bump, pothole, etc....the death wobble starts taking excessive force to keep the truck on the road with the steering wheel nowhere aligned to where the tires are aimed. Dealership stated they wouldn't take the vehicle on trade due to the steering box needing to…
We have experienced the well-reported Death Wobble multiple times - beginning approx in 2020 - going approx 55 mph on a one-lane highway and hit a slight bump in the road. Could not control the vehicle, the steering wheel started shaking violently as we headed for a concrete bridge. Had to stop the…
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