repaired · 2016 Q2
Equipment
Risk. The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
2011 Ford F-450Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2011 Ford F-450, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-498 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 28, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Ford F-450 has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Steering
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Power train
1Electrical system
1Wheels1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2011 Ford F-450 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.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Engine
Risk. An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other F-450 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-450 median. How we score
'90'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2011 Ford F-450, and the recalls they led to.
- Vehicle Commanded Engine ShutdownLed to recall 15V-175
In owners' words
What F-450 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
BLOWN MOTOR. BAD LIFTERS AND VALVES. EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. NO WARRANTY, I HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE ENGINE AT MY COST OF $15,000
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ON A HIGHWAY THE ENGINE BLEW UP. FORD REPORTED THE PROBLEM WAS A FAULTY GLOW PLUG WHICH FELL INTO THE CYLINDER CAUSING THE CONNECTING ROD TO BREAK AND EXIT THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE BLOCK. FIRE ENSUED BUT WAS SHORT LIVED.
DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 75 M.P.H. (SPEED LIMIT 75) THE MOTOR STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART., LUCKILY MADE IT TO SHOULDER AFTER DODGING TRAFFIC. AFTER TOW TO THE DEALERSHIP, FOUND OUT IT WAS MALFUNCTIONING EGT EXHAUST SENSOR. *TR
Own a 2011 F-450?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.