2011 Ford F-350 SD Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 12%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,378miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2011 Ford F-350 SD, 12% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,378 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.
“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 miles“Ford f350sd crew cab w/ 6.7 diesel motor...vehicle was being driven when suddenly warning message came across dash that vehicle was shutting down and to pullover vehicle immediately. Within 10 seconds vehicle began decelerating and came to a complete shutdown. It was very difficult to maneuver vehicle as power steering and everything stopped working. With wife in a panic, she barely got the truck off the highway, before complete shutdown of vehicle! Called local Ford dealer, which did have the truck towed in to dealership, under Ford warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10572839, filed 2014-03, 56,378 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Ford f-350 super duty. While driving 60 MPH, the engine shut off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced since the glow plugs fractured within the engine. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Updated 8/27/15”
NHTSA complaint #10720972, filed 2015-05, 170,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for diagnostic testing and each time there was a different set of codes that were generated. The vehicle was never repaired. The dealer stated that they were working on a software update to be installed in the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed. They informed the contact that they were continually working on new calibrations and codes to reinstall in the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10397986, filed 2011-04, 4,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10237789Jun 8, 20232011-2023 F-Super Duty and 2016-2024 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience…
- 10228867Dec 13, 2022Some 2011-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as Typewriter…
- 10211955May 17, 2022Certain 2011-2014 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler with Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0401 and/or P2457 - In some of…
- 10209384Mar 24, 20222011-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2023 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience…
- 10206863Jan 14, 2022Customer Satisfaction Program 21M04 Certain 2011-2014 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler with Diagnostic Trouble…
- 10205475Dec 8, 2021Some 20112014 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engine may experience an exhaust leak due to broken exhaust manifold studs. New parts have been released to service…
- 10194421May 18, 2021Some 2011-2021 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine may have engine oil in the exhaust after turbocharger replacement for various reasons. To correct the condition, remove the…
- 10186567Jan 6, 20212011-2021 F-Super Duty and 2016-2021 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit a high/elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may…
- 10179325Aug 11, 2020Some 2011-2020 F-Super Duty, 2015-2019 Transit, 2016-2021 F-650/F-750 and 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L, 3.2L or 3.0L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with…
- 10164598Aug 19, 2019Some remanufactured 6.7L diesel engines recently installed in 2011-2014 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a lack of power with engine oil temperature (EOT) exceeding 125Ã âC…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 14% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 17% |
| 2011 | 5 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 21 | 21% |
| 2006 | 16 | 13% |
| 2005 | 48 | 22% |
| 2004 | 42 | 32% |
| 2003 | 51 | 39% |
| 2002 | 41 | 33% |
| 2001 | 40 | 25% |
| 2000 | 41 | 26% |
| 1999 | 32 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford F-350 SD
14 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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