2011 Ford F-350 SD Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Ford F-350 SD, 7% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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.
“When I originally bought the vehicle, shortly thereafter the right rear brakes had been dragging and when the vehicle stopped, heavy smoke was coming from the right side rear wheel. The dealership replaced the calipers and rotors. The vehicle now has 44000 miles on it now. Periodically the brakes have been dragging again as I can smell the brakes when I exit the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10566390, filed 2014-02, 1,000 miles“I was driving the truck away from a traffic light. When the truck reached approximately 20 MPH. The engine shut down completely. I lost forward motion, steering control and braking power. I was able to wrestle the truck off the road and into a parking lot. This is a Ford truck powered by a 6.7 Ford diesel engine., the truck is generally used to tow a 13000 pound fifth wheel. If I had been towing the fifth wheel, the outcome would surely have been a disaster. Problem turned out to be a totally failed bosch cp4-2 high pressure fuel pump. The pump slowly fails. …”
NHTSA complaint #10430848, filed 2011-10, 35,000 miles“The engine in my 2011 Ford f350 super duty diesel shut down with no advance warning in freeway rush hour traffic due to a egt sensor. This has been a problem with the 6.7 engine for some time according to several different diesel forum sites. The only recall to date from Ford has been on those vehicles equipped with an ambulance package, although this affects all vehicles with the 6.7 motor.”
NHTSA complaint #10700628, filed 2015-03, 106,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 12 | 11% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 23 | 11% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 15 | 10% |
| 1999 | 20 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford F-350 SD
14 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford F-350 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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