2011 Ford F-250 SD Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 17%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Ford F-250 SD, 17% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving message came up stop safely now I pulled over just enough to get off the interstate, when the engine died, and wouldn't crank again. I called my dealer tarver Ford, they called a wrecker to pick it up and brought it to their shop. 2 egt exhaust temp sensors bad, $260 to fix. Today 3-13-15 my engine light came on, I bought a code reader and p242a code came up another sensor bad.”
NHTSA complaint #10694120, filed 2015-03, 76,000 miles“While driving approx 60 MPH a message popped up on the display saying stop when safe . While trying to get off the road the engine died and left me with no power brakes or steering. Had to be pushed out of the intersection. Would not restart. Truck weighs 8300 pounds. 1 hour prior I was going over a steep mountain pass. Half an hour later I was in 100+ degree desert with no cell service. Either one could have been a nightmare ending. This must be addressed.”
NHTSA complaint #10733516, filed 2015-07, 31,895 miles“Catastrophic engine failure at 3 years old and 124,000 miles. This $60,000 2011 Ford f-250 super duty with 6.7 diesel engine is totaled. Driving down the road at normal cruise the engine started making a terrible banging noise and shuddering so violently that I was forced to immediately leave the road. I stopped and turned the engine off. Got out and the ground was covered in oil. Stranded.. Dealership quoted me $24,233.67 to replace the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10586713, filed 2014-05, 124,058 miles“The truck starts violently shaking, the entire motor, truck and everything, and do not have a clue why... It happens at least once a week, since I bought the truck and I now have 15,000 miles on it, and it sometime happens at even 50mph. Have mentioned it to the Ford dealership service dept and they said they have not had any issues or even heard of it, but I see hundreds of post from people online that are having the exact same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10483984, filed 2012-11, 2,000 miles“7/7/17 - 2011 Ford f250, 6.7l diesel engine, mileage 79530. (purchased december 2010). I was pulling a small trailer up an incline (8%) on I-64 in wv. On this portion of the interstate there was no emergency pull off shoulder. The truck operated normally for the first 3 miles ascending the hill. During the 4th mile, the truck began to gradually, but progressively lose power, going from 70 MPH down to 0. At approximately 30 MPH, the truck began to shutter slightly, and continued to do so until it stopped in the lane of traffic and stalled. …”
NHTSA complaint #11005821, filed 2017-07, 79,530 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11022355Aug 23, 2025Certain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update for Qualified Vehicles
- 10249483Jan 11, 2024Certain 2011-2012 Model Year F-Series Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine State Inspection and Maintenance Test Failure Due to DTCs P2073 and/or P2074 Adding…
- 10159494Apr 26, 2019SSM 47948 - 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019…
- 10153984Jan 8, 2019Certain 2011-2012 Model Year 6.7L F-450-F-550 Chassis Cab Vehicles Over 14K GVWR - NOx Sensor Extended Warranty Coverage
- 10140328Jan 22, 2018Some 2011-2018 F-Super Duty 6.7L diesel equipped vehicles may exhibit a ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as Typewriter Noise because of…
- 10095851Feb 23, 2017Some 2011-2017 f-super duty 6.7l diesel equipped vehicles may exhibit a ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as typewriter noise because of…
- 10090502Oct 5, 2016Some 2011-2016 f-super duty pickup vehicles built on or before 23-feb-2016 and equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine may exhibit a runs rough/misfire condition only during the…
- 10091205Jul 13, 2016Some 2011-2016 f-super duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine that are primarily in a stationary or off-highway low speed use may exhibit frequent exhaust regeneration…
- 10204987Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
- 10204986Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2024 | 3 | 8% |
| 2023 | 8 | 19% |
| 2022 | 17 | 13% |
| 2021 | 11 | 7% |
| 2020 | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 | 21 | 2% |
| 2018 | 15 | 4% |
| 2017 | 37 | 3% |
| 2016 | 27 | 9% |
| 2015 | 44 | 15% |
| 2014 | 5 | 19% |
| 2013 | 7 | 33% |
| 2012 | 15 | 26% |
| 2011 | 21 | 17% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford F-250 SD
47 complaintsSuspension
46 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBrakes
6 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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