2011 Ford F-250 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
573 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2011 Ford F-250, alongside 1 recall campaign and 1 defect investigation. It scores 32/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Suspension leads the reports, typically around 68,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2011 sits among all F-250 years
What owners report
“Death wobble, shaking uncontrollably when hitting bumps or uneven roads on highway at 65mph”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 F-250
“My truck started shaking violently after hitting a bump in the road. The internet calls this the death wobble and apparently it is affecting a lot of ford f250 trucks.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 F-250
“"takata recall" while driving down road, vehicle went into reduce speed mode. When slowed down, engine shut off and would not start.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 F-250
“Michelin ltx ms/s2 275/70 r18 tire with less than 25k had to be replaced because of tread separation. While at discount tire, spoke with another customer with same vehicle - 2012 instead of 2011 f-250 who had 3 tires with tread separation issues.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 F-250
“Due to faulty/snapped injector clamp, ford tsb 14-0233, a fuel injector was blown out of my engine an sprayed fuel all over the engine bay. Fortunately for me i had just started the truck in my driveway so it was stationary and not hot.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 F-250
“Death wobble, vehicle begin to shake uncontrollably until slowed down, on highway.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2011 F-250
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 490 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 60,500 miles. Half of those reports fall between 28,500 and 100,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
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. The foam ring inside the stabilizer…
Fix: 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…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 15V175000.
Technical service bulletins
176 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2011 Ford F-250. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2011 Ford F-250 reliable?
The 2011 Ford F-250 drew 573 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 32/100, scored against the model's worst year (2019).
What are the most common 2011 Ford F-250 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2011 Ford F-250 are suspension (157 complaints), steering (149), and engine (66).
At what mileage do 2011 Ford F-250 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2011 Ford F-250 problems around 60,500 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 28,500 and 100,000 miles.
Does the 2011 Ford F-250 have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2011 Ford F-250. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.