2011 Ford F-250 SD recalls and problems
No recalls and 122 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Ford F-250 SD.
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2011 Ford F-250 SD recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
I WAS TRAVELLING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 72MPH AND THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VIOLENT AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL. MY WIFE DROVE IT AND I WAS BESIDE HER ON THE INTERSTATE AND IT HAPPENED TO HER ALMOST CAUSING HER TO WRECK THE VEHICLE. I HAD TO CALL HER TO CALM HER DOWN. PLEASE HELP FIX THIS PROBLEM BEFORE…
THE FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR STARTED SPRAYING DIESEL FUEL ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE MOTOR . THE FUEL IS COMING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE SENSOR .THIS IS ON 05/25/19 .. THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS 132214 ON THE MILEAGE . I AM GETTING TIRED OF PAYING FOR A BROKEN TRUCK EVERY WEEK . LAST WEEK ON 05/05/17/19 THE INNER COOLER BOOT DUCT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE 'DEATH WOBBLE' WHEN DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND OVER UNLEVELED LAND. THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE OVER 35 MPH DUE TO THE VIOLENT SHAKING AND VIBRATION. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS THE 'DEATH WOBBLE'…
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. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON AFTER 6MONTHS FROM PURCHASE DATE (NEW) BUT FORD SAYS THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE. IT HAPPENS ABOUT 1-5X A…
EXTREME SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN ENCOUNTERING A SHIFT IN ROAD SURFACE SUCH AS AN EXPANSION JOINT, ETC AT AROUND 55 MPH AND TURNING SLIGHTLY LEFT. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON FREEWAYS, HIGHWAYS AND ROADS. LINK TO VIDEO: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=UVTUQV60JNU
F-250 SD model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 141 | 6 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 122 | 6 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2019 F-250 SD has the most complaints (1,165). All Ford F-250 SD years →
Questions
- Does the 2011 Ford F-250 SD have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Ford F-250 SD as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford F-250 SD?
- Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (47 complaints), followed by suspension (46).
- How many 2011 Ford F-250 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 6 of 122 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 26, 2019.