Does the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty, the most recent reported on August 18, 2014 (Equipment). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (3 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).

How many 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty recalls and problems

3 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty recalls

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 14V507000 · reported August 18, 2014 · Jerr-Dan Corporation · 76 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Superduty chassis modified by Jerr-Dan and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
The risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
The fix: Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666.

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 14V496000 · reported August 11, 2014 · Versalift East, LLC · 88 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Versalift East, LLC (Versalift) is recalling certain Aerial devices manufactured on 2009-2013 Ford, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty 6.8L gas engine chassis, modified by Versalift and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products FR67 PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
The risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
The fix: Versalift 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 September 14, 2014. Owners may contact Versalift customer service at 1-888-866-1400.

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 14V494000 · reported August 8, 2014 · Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. · 49 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. (Vanair) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperDuty chassis modified by Vanair and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies used with model 60-85 UDSM, 125-185 USDM, and Genair 125-185 driven air compressor systems. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
The risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
The fix: Vanair will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Vanair customer service at 1-800-526-8817.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine3
Electrical system2
Steering2
Tires2
Fuel/propulsion system1
Service brakes1
Suspension1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 14, 2015 · Engine · 85,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE VEHICLE, A 2011 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY GAVE A WARNING TO PULL SAFELY OVER - WITH NO WARNING THE ENGINE STOPPED. THUS RENDERING THE STEERING AND THE BRAKING SIGNIFICANTLY DEGRADED. THANKFULLY, MY WIFE AND I WERE ABLE TO PULL INTO A NEARBY PARKING LOT AND WAIT FOR A TOW TO THE FORD…

Feb 23, 2015 · Engine · 7,946 miles
PURCHASED 8/30/2011. 1ST SERVICE CALL NOV/2011: NOTICED AT HWY SPEEDS AND/OR ACCELERATING TO PASS OR ENTER HWY TRUCK WOULD MISS/CUT OUT. SEVERAL TIMES IT DIED AS TRUCK WAS ENTERING HWY. TRUCK WAS ALSO SHIFTING HARD WHEN GOING INTO DRIVE FROM PARK. DEALER STATED THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM AT INITIAL VISIT. DIAG…

Jan 19, 2015 · Engine · 56,211 miles
I WAS DRIVING EAST ON I-90 NEAR BOZEMAN, MT AT ABOUT 70MPH WHEN A WARNING APPEARED ON MY DASH TELLING ME TO PULL OVER TO A SAFE LOCATION IMMEDIATELY. THERE WAS AN OFF RAMP ABOUT 1/4 MILE AHEAD AND I BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN TO TAKE THE OFF RAMP WHEN THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY AND LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO BRING IT TO A…

Dec 11, 2014 · Steering · 12,000 miles
WHILE USUALLY TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND HITTING SMALL BUMPS SUCH AS EXPANSION JOINTS ON BRIDGES THE TRUCK WILL SHAKE VIOLENTLY. IT HAS DONE THIS WITH VARYING DEGREES, AND MOST RECENTLY HAS GOTTEN WORSE. THE MOST EXTREME AND RECENT EPISODE WAS HAVING TO SLOW DOWN TO ABOUT 10 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE BEFORE IT…

Oct 14, 2014 · Electrical system · 105,451 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, EGT SENOR #4 CIRCUIT OPEN, EGT SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE…

F-350 Super Duty model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2009	3	0	0	0
2010	3	2	0	1
2011	3	7	2	0
2012	3	5	0	0
2013	3	1	0	0
2014	1	0	0	0

All Ford F-350 Super Duty years →

Questions

Does the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty, the most recent reported on August 18, 2014 (Equipment). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty?: Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (3 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).
How many 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 14, 2015.