MYRModel Year Report

2011 Ford F-350 SD

▲ Better than typical
2011 Ford F-350 SD
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:09.241Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
43
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 142 complaints 1999 2000: 157 complaints 2001: 158 complaints 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 132 complaints 2003 2004: 130 complaints 2005: 217 complaints 2006: 127 complaints 2007: 25 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 19 complaints 2010: 50 complaints 2011: 43 complaints 2011 43 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 18 complaints 2015 2016: 22 complaints 2017: 94 complaints 2018: 11 complaints 2019: 14 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2021: 8 complaints 2022: 112 complaints 2023: 41 complaints 2023 2024: 44 complaints 2025: 14 complaints 2026: 8 complaints
1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 142 complaints 1999 2000: 157 complaints 2001: 158 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 132 complaints 2003 2004: 130 complaints 2005: 217 complaints 2005 2006: 127 complaints 2007: 25 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 19 complaints 2009 2010: 50 complaints 2011: 43 complaints 2011 43 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 18 complaints 2015 2016: 22 complaints 2017: 94 complaints 2017 2018: 11 complaints 2019: 14 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2021: 8 complaints 2021 2022: 112 complaints 2023: 41 complaints 2023 2024: 44 complaints 2025: 14 complaints 2025 2026: 8 complaints
1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 142 complaints 1999 2000: 157 complaints 2001: 158 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 132 complaints 2003 2004: 130 complaints 2005: 217 complaints 2005 2006: 127 complaints 2007: 25 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 19 complaints 2009 2010: 50 complaints 2011: 43 complaints 2011 43 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 18 complaints 2015 2016: 22 complaints 2017: 94 complaints 2017 2018: 11 complaints 2019: 14 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2021: 8 complaints 2021 2022: 112 complaints 2023: 41 complaints 2023 2024: 44 complaints 2025: 14 complaints 2025 2026: 8 complaints

2011: 43 complaints

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YearComplaints
19930
19940
19952
19960
19973
19983
1999142
2000157
2001158
2002124
2003132
2004130
2005217
2006127
200725
2008101
200919
201050
201143
201229
20139
20147
201518
201622
201794
201811
201914
20205
20218
2022112
202341
202444
202514
20268

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

33% · 14 reports
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Ford F-350 SD. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shook violently. The contact had to apply the brakes to slow down the vehicle and stop the shaking. The vehicle was driven to the contact's home.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-08

Also filed under Engine

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Ford F350 sd. The contact stated that he noticed both front tires exhibited an irregular wear pattern in the exact same place. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who aligned the tires but the failure persisted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-17

Engine

21% · 9 reports

Suspension

19% · 8 reports
Show complaint excerpts

When driving at highway speeds hit bump in road the steering shakes really bad and to gain control had to slow down to almost stop speed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-17

Tires

14% · 6 reports

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing diesel and exhaust system.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated constantly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-04-27

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2014-06-20Engine and engine cooling, equipment14V379000 Utility Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Utility Truck) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 UTLI41A, 2011 UTLN41, and 2012 UTLN46 aerial trucks manufactured December 2010 to September 2013 equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO...

    Remedy: Utility Truck will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014.

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    2014-07-28Equipment14V328000 Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc.

    Remedy: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc.

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    2014-07-29Equipment14V360000 Palfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Palfleet) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 super duty vehicles modified by Palfleet and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies.

    Remedy: Palfleet will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2014. Owners may contact Palfleet customer service at 1- 502-376-2458.

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    2014-08-01Equipment14V307000 Tactical Vehicle Outfitters (Tactical) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ford F-350 and F-550 vehicles modified by Tactical and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies.

    Remedy: Tactical will notify owners, and dealers will install a new PTO pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Tactical customer service at 1-405-603-6700.

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    2014-08-04Engine and engine cooling, equipment14V382000 Somerset Welding & Steel, doing business as J&J Truck equipment (J&J), is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis with 6.8L gasoline engines modified by J&J to be equipped with certain Muncie Power...

    Remedy: Somerset will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began August 2014. Owner's may contact Somerset customer service at 1-800-777-2671.

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    2014-11-12Equipment14V327000 Stahl is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Stahl and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies.

    Remedy: Stahl will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact Stahl customer service at 1-800-277-8245, or Muncie at 1-800-367-7867.

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    2015-01-13Recall queryClosed 2016-03-15 Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown
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    2015-04-22Power train15V175000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S09.

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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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2011 Ford F-350 SD — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V379000 · Engine and engine cooling, equipment
  • Recall 14V328000 · Equipment
  • Recall 14V360000 · Equipment
  • Recall 14V307000 · Equipment
  • Recall 14V382000 · Engine and engine cooling, equipment
  • Recall 14V327000 · Equipment
  • Recall 15V175000 · Power train
  • Recall 20E090000 · Equipment, steering, suspension
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FAQ

Is the 2011 Ford F-350 SD reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Ford F-350 SD is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford F-350 SD?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford F-350 SD have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.