2011 Ford F-250 SD
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 122
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2011
Opened by NHTSA
39% of complaints
Complaints per year
2011: 122 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 39 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 249 |
| 2000 | 233 |
| 2001 | 288 |
| 2002 | 245 |
| 2003 | 178 |
| 2004 | 254 |
| 2005 | 295 |
| 2006 | 274 |
| 2007 | 54 |
| 2008 | 141 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 122 |
| 2012 | 57 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 73 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
39% · 47 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Truck continues to have the death wobble as I drive at highway speeds and hit a small porthole or bump in the road. The wobble becomes so severe that I have little to no control over the truck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-28
Also filed under Suspension and wheels
Suspension
38% · 46 reportsMost commonly citing front.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-11-12
Engine
17% · 21 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The 2011 F250 super duty has experienced three instances of stalling out at random times.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-12
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Ford F250SD. The contact stated that while parked with the engine on, smoke started to emit from under the hood and shortly after the vehicle was engulfed into flames.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-03
Wheels
9% · 11 reportsPower train
8% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2015-01-13Recall queryClosed 2016-03-15 Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown
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2020-12-21Equipment, steering, suspension20E090000 Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks.
Remedy: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Ford F-250 SD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 47 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 46 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 21 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20E090000 · Equipment, steering, suspension
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- Is the 2011 Ford F-250 SD reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Ford F-250 SD is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford F-250 SD?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Ford F-250 SD have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.