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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2011 Ford F-350 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
9%of 43 total for the year
Median mileage
34,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Ford F-350 SD, 9% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“Was on freeway about 55 to 65 MPH and all of a sudden the truck went into what I would call a death wobble where it seemed to be shaking the truck to death. Once I pulled to the side of the road and stopped and started out again it was fine. 2 days later it did it again only this time I was just getting onto the freeway on the on ramp. It did it again. Did not seem to hit any bump or pothole just started shaking. Had dealer check ity out the following week and they blamed it on the tires, and said it needed an alignment.”

NHTSA complaint #10557495, filed 2013-12, 42,000 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 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Ford f-350 superduty. When attempting to accelerate forward, the vehicle would shift gears, causing the vehicle to be placed into neutral intermittently. The dealer offered the contact no assistance. The manufacturer took a complaint. The vehicle had not been repaired or inspected. The current mileage was 3,783 and the failure mileage was 3.”

NHTSA complaint #10382553, filed 2011-02, 3 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Ford 350 sd. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The contact stated that he would depress the accelerator pedal and the vehicle would stall for three to four seconds before actually moving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 26,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10472633, filed 2012-08, 26,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026338%
2025536%
2024613%
2023410%
20221513%
20211010%
20205429%
2019133%
201852%
2017234%
2016178%
2015178%
2014114%
201213%
201149%
201012%
2009211%
20081111%
200728%
200654%
2005136%
200465%
20031310%
200276%
20012818%
200085%
19991511%

Other parts of the 2011 Ford F-350 SD

Steering
14 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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