2011 Ford F-250 SD Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Ford F-250 SD, 5% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,200 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at around 60 MPH the dash starting chiming and gave me a stop safely now message. I slowed down and pulled over to the side of the road. At about 5 MPH the truck shut off, power steering and brakes faded. I was barely out of the lane of traffic and my attempts to restart the truck and get it further off the road to a safer spot were not allowed by the computer system. I had the truck hauled to a nearby Ford dealer and after cooling off all night the truck would restart. …”
NHTSA complaint #10712578, filed 2015-04, 83,688 miles“We had just purchased this truck the day before with 19,000 miles on it and while towing a fifth wheel rv the in-dash oem trailer brake controller failed to engage trailer brakes allowing the rv to push the truck into an intersection. I've been to the dealer three times now and they cannot figure out why the trailer brake controller will not work. They have performed a pin-test and determined the in dash brake controller was not working so they replaced it to find the trailer brakes still do not activate when applying the brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10644168, filed 2014-10, 19,900 miles“This safety concern occurred on a 2011, Ford f250, with 26,400 miles on it. Upon leaving my residence, the truck felt sluggish, as if the emergency brake was on. I never use the emergency brake, but checked anyway to confirm it was not set. I pulled over and existed the vehicle, and immediately noticed a burning odor. The odor came from the driver side front wheel. I reached in to feel the rotor and burned my finger tips from the heat. As a precaution, I checked the remaining wheels and all exhibited very high heat with a burning odor. Luckily, I was within an 1/8 mile of s service station. …”
NHTSA complaint #10593436, filed 2014-05, 26,400 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Ford f-250. While driving at an unknown speed, the brakes failed and the brake pedal traveled to the floor when fully applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake pads, master cylinder, and ABS needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 05/17/16”
NHTSA complaint #10853474, filed 2016-04, 34,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Ford f250 super duty. While driving 40 MPH, the brakes were applied and the vehicle pulled to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who grounded the front rotors, replaced the front calipers and brake pads, but the failure wasn't corrected. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The manufacturer was notified and stated that his claim was escalated and someone would call him. The failure mileage was 5,600 and the current mileage was 7500. …”
NHTSA complaint #10344678, filed 2010-07, 5,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10039049Mar 1, 2011Ford: 2010-2011 f250/f350. The front or rear brake calipers are sticking. Information on replacing the calipers.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2025 | 5 | 29% |
| 2024 | 6 | 15% |
| 2023 | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 | 6 | 5% |
| 2021 | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 18 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 12 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 4 | 7% |
| 2011 | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 18 | 13% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 16 | 6% |
| 2005 | 20 | 7% |
| 2004 | 8 | 3% |
| 2003 | 12 | 7% |
| 2002 | 30 | 12% |
| 2001 | 11 | 4% |
| 2000 | 28 | 12% |
| 1999 | 33 | 13% |
| 1997 | 3 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford F-250 SD
47 complaintsSuspension
46 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsTires
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford F-250 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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