Does the 2011 Ford F-350 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2011 Ford F-350, the most recent reported on August 13, 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?

Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (50 complaints), followed by suspension (45).

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

4 of 136 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2011 Ford F-350 recalls and problems

4 recalls and 136 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Ford F-350.

recalls

136

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 recalls

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 14V498000 · reported August 13, 2014 · PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co. · 3 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's 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: PJ's has notified 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 August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.

Engine

NHTSA campaign 13V535000 · reported October 30, 2013 · Ford Motor Company · 2,951 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 F-350/450/550 Ambulance Package vehicles manufactured February 22, 2010, through October 19, 2012 and equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine. Due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of power followed by an engine stall.
The risk: An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, if this were to occur when the ambulance is transporting a patient, there is an increased risk of injury to the patient.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S10.

Electrical system: software

NHTSA campaign 11V128000 · reported February 24, 2011 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 8,022 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ford f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge, and lincoln mkx trucks manufactured from october 25, 2010, through november 20, 2010. These vehicles were inspected using integrated diagnostic system (ids) that had a custom software routine to read the suspect body control module (BCM) serial number. Based on the serial number the BCM was either not affected or replaced. The custom software routine was not reading the correct set of characters, and was not able to identify a BCM that required replacement affected bcms may have the potential for an internal short.
The risk: If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire.
The fix: Dealer will inspect the body control module and if necessary replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Structure: body

NHTSA campaign 10V659000 · reported December 29, 2010 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 14,737 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge and lincoln mkx vehicles. During a six-day production period, the supplier of the body control module manufactured modules that may have the potential for an internal short.
The risk: If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which can result in an unattended vehicle fire.
The fix: Dealer will replace the body control module if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Most reported problems

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

Steering50
Suspension45
Engine21
Fuel/propulsion system13
Electrical system11
Power train9
Unknown or other8
Wheels7
Engine and engine cooling6
Fuel system, diesel5

What owners report

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

Dec 24, 2025 · Engine
On this day, I financed the vehicle and was promised that it was safe to be on the road. This is the second vehicle. He’s done this to me with. He gets these vehicles and just put stickers in the windows and then people break down or their lives are in jeopardy so I left there After I purchased the truck the following…

Nov 19, 2025 · Electrical system · 345,000 miles
Odometer Fraud. The contact called on behalf of his client, who purchased a 2011 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while the client was in the process of selling the vehicle to a dealer, the dealer retrieved the Carfax report and informed the client that the odometer had been rolled back and that the vehicle could…

Jun 5, 2025 · Fuel system, diesel · 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-350. The contact stated while reversing, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that an independent mechanic arrived…

Feb 18, 2025 · Fuel system, diesel · 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and stalled. During the failure, diesel fuel and oil spilled from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the strap that secured the fuel injectors had…

Jan 20, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
The fuel pump failed and self destructed internal parts of the pump in turn putting metal into the fuel lines resulting in a $15,000 repair bill. The vehicle is available for inspection and has not been repaired. This occurred in November 2024 and has not been driven since due to the costly repair bill. The problem…

F-350 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2008	8	131	7	9
2009	2	28	1	0
2010	1	0	0	0
2011	4	136	4	3
2012	4	149	6	2
2013	1	76	1	4
2014	0	91	4	1

Across all years, the 2000 F-350 has the most complaints (304). All Ford F-350 years →

Questions

Does the 2011 Ford F-350 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2011 Ford F-350, the most recent reported on August 13, 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?: Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (50 complaints), followed by suspension (45).
How many 2011 Ford F-350 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 136 complaints report a crash and 3 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 December 24, 2025.