2011 Ford F-350 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2011 Ford F-350 recalls

Most common 2011 Ford F-350 problems

Problem areas named in the 136 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	50
Suspension	45
Engine	21
Fuel/Propulsion System	13
Electrical System	11
Power Train	9
Unknown Or Other	8
Engine And Engine Cooling	7
Wheels	7
Tires	5

What owners report

2025-12-24, Engine
On this day, I financed the vehicle and was promised that it was safe to be on the road. This is the second vehicle. He’s done this to me with. He gets these vehicles and just put stickers in the windows and then people break down or their lives are in jeopardy so I left there After I purchased the truck the following day I was driving and I noticed a bunch of defects which included a death wobble, front end parts being bad and engine light being on I took it to another shop and they said that it should’ve never even gotten an inspection sticker I also went on [XXX] and found out that the vehicle did not go through any emissions test and being a diesel it’s supposed to that’s why th

2025-11-19, Electrical System
Odometer Fraud. The contact called on behalf of his client, who purchased a 2011 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while the client was in the process of selling the vehicle to a dealer, the dealer retrieved the Carfax report and informed the client that the odometer had been rolled back and that the vehicle could not be sold. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 128,530, and a dealer later informed the client that the mileage on the Carfax report was 345,000. The current mileage displayed on the odometer was 147,000. No other agency was contacted.

2025-06-05, Fuel System, Diesel
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-350. The contact stated while reversing, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that an independent mechanic arrived at the residence however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed, and the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied assistance in covering the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was app

2025-02-18, Fuel System, Diesel
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and stalled. During the failure, diesel fuel and oil spilled from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the strap that secured the fuel injectors had failed, causing the fuel injectors to eject from the engine. The contact was advised that the fuel injector straps, fuel injectors, and several fuel hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 40,000.

2025-01-20, Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel pump failed and self destructed internal parts of the pump in turn putting metal into the fuel lines resulting in a $15,000 repair bill. The vehicle is available for inspection and has not been repaired. This occurred in November 2024 and has not been driven since due to the costly repair bill. The problem has been confirmed by the dealership and independent service center. The only indication of the issue was when the check engine light illuminated. No other preemptive warning.

2011 Ford F-350 questions

Does the 2011 Ford F-350 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2011 Ford F-350: Equipment; Engine; Electrical System:Software; Structure:Body. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford F-350?

Based on 136 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (50), Suspension (45), Engine (21).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Ford F-350 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.