2011 Ford F-250 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 248 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,725miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2011 Ford F-250, 3% of the 248 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,725 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“For the third time since our 2011 Ford f250 (diesel) was new a faulty egt temperature sensor in the exhaust system caused the engine to shut down with essentially no warning. On the first occasion, the incident occurred in a parking lot so there was no danger of injury or property damage. The second incident occurred while underway at 70 MPH on an interstate highway and we were able to pull over to the right shoulder without endangering others. The shutdown today, however, occurred as we prepared to make a left turn on a busy two lane road. …”
NHTSA complaint #10631970, filed 2014-09, 44,450 miles“Truck shut down instantly. After stop safely message. Leaving truck stranded in busy intersection. No time to pull over safely. Replaced sensor. Ford claims fire safety.and blames epa. Think software would dismiss unlikely temp fluctuations . Needs to go into limp mode. Not strand drivers in heavy traffic.for part failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10564510, filed 2014-02, 53,369 miles“Started engine and put vehicle in drive. Engine accelerated to max rpms and vehicle ran into a tree approx. 20 feet in front of vehicle. Engine continued to run at wot until I turned ignition off.”
NHTSA complaint #10629900, filed 2014-09, 28,229 miles“The vehicle caught fire while parked. The fire originated within the engine compartment at or around the master cylinder and wiring harness area as it enters the firewall. The vehicle was completely destroyed in the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10400454, filed 2011-05, 11,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250 diesel sd. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. The dealer replaced the egt 14 sensor and a code was reset. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10545116, filed 2013-09, 29,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10053411May 1, 2013Ford: due to loose, missing, modified or damaged ground g400, various malfunction indicator light (mil) dtc's, related to glow plug control module (gpcm), may be exhibit on some…
- 10052196Apr 8, 2013Ford: some super duty trucks, with a steady throttle, will experience, with or without, an engine shudder or turbo flutter noise, in the engine, around 900-1400 rpm. Models…
- 10041932Aug 16, 2011Ford: after refueling vehicle, would be hard to start, runs rough and an audible clicking noise can be heard.
- 10034714Apr 8, 2011Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Power increase recalibration in wide frame pick up truck (non chassis cab). There is no mileage limit for this…
- 10038949Apr 1, 2011Ford: 2005-2011 f250/f350. The fuel fill nozzle may automatically shut off too early.
- 10039054Mar 1, 2011Ford: there may be fuel contamination causing damage to the fuel system. The vehicle may not start, have a hard start, run rough, have exhaust smoke, or the engine may knock…
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10039070Feb 17, 2011Ford: the malfunction light is on with three possible trouble codes. 2011 f250/f350/f450/f550.
- 10037561Feb 1, 2011Ford: vehicles may run rough, hard start after refueling, clicking noise under hood, and have trouble codes stored.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 12 | 5% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 15 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 17 | 8% |
| 2005 | 17 | 12% |
| 2004 | 44 | 29% |
| 2003 | 24 | 21% |
| 2002 | 23 | 15% |
| 2001 | 21 | 10% |
| 2000 | 33 | 10% |
| 1999 | 66 | 11% |
| 1998 | 8 | 14% |
| 1997 | 29 | 10% |
| 1996 | 28 | 16% |
| 1995 | 34 | 18% |
| 1994 | 18 | 15% |
| 1993 | 29 | 22% |
| 1992 | 14 | 12% |
| 1991 | 8 | 7% |
| 1990 | 10 | 9% |
| 1989 | 7 | 6% |
| 1988 | 4 | 6% |
| 1987 | 6 | 16% |
| 1986 | 5 | 13% |
| 1985 | 3 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford F-250
111 complaintsSteering
102 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsWheels
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford F-250
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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