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2011 Ford F-250 SD Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
3%of 122 total for the year
Median mileage
14,700miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2011 Ford F-250 SD, 3% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,700 miles.

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.

“Intermittently between 35 MPH and 85 MPH, the vehicle will start to shudder for 5-15 seconds and during this time, sometimes will be accompanied by loss of throttle. It generally happens during or shortly thereafter a regen / cleaning exhaust filter message appears. The shudder could also be described as a lugging sensation. After confirming this problem with a vehicle data recorder, Ford's response to my dealer was do not attempt repairs at this time, engineering is investigating.”

NHTSA complaint #10430860, filed 2011-10, 7,400 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Ford f250 sd. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the def fluid warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the nitric exhaust filter was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 11/2/13 the truck would only go to 55 MPH after 200 miles or so. He took the vehicle to the repair shop, and it stopped on the way home, after it was repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #10541908, filed 2013-09, 45,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Ford f-250 super duty. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate when accelerating from a complete stop. In addition, the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal buzzing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was advised that the problem was caused by unknown aftermarket additions made to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 22,000. Updated 7/9/12 the consumer stated when he needed a good acceleration, the engine had a very bad lag in acceleration. The rep at the dealer stated it was probably a turbo log. …”

NHTSA complaint #10458153, filed 2012-05, 22,000 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202413%
202312%
202222%
202132%
202021%
201920%
201810%
201730%
201672%
201521%
201428%
201315%
2012712%
201143%
20101134%
2009522%
20083323%
200747%
2006187%
20053713%
200410140%
20037240%
200210141%
20019132%
20006930%
19999538%
19971128%
1996436%
1995222%

Other parts of the 2011 Ford F-250 SD

Steering
47 complaintsSuspension
46 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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