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Ford F-350 Super DutyModel year report

2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
48,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and steering (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 57% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 48,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “I was driving east on I-90 near bozeman, mt at about 70mph when a warning appeared on my dash telling me to pull over to a safe location immediately. There was an off ramp about 1/4 mile ahead and I began to slow down to take the off ramp when the engine shut down completely and luckily, I was able to bring it to a stop barely on the off ramp within only a few feet of the interstate highway. The engine would not start, so I contacted a towing service and waited for their arrival. They were not due to arrive for about 1.5 hours and it was getting late in the afternoon. …”

NHTSA complaint #10676468, filed 2015-01, 56,211 miles

Electrical system: “Purchased 8/30/2011. 1st service call nov/2011: noticed at hwy speeds and/or accelerating to pass or enter hwy truck would miss/cut out. Several times it died as truck was entering hwy. Truck was also shifting hard when going into drive from park. Dealer stated they couldn't duplicate problem at initial visit. Diag showed an update for 6.7 diesel, they did update but problem continues. 2nd service call: may/2012 trans light on-cutting out/slipping & shifting hard still. Replaced torque converter and PCM & nox sensor. 3rd service 2/2013: radiator assembly leaking-new radiator. …”

NHTSA complaint #10690172, filed 2015-02, 7,946 miles

Steering: “While driving at highway speed, the vehicle, a 2011 Ford F-350 SUPER DUTY gave a warning to pull safely over - with no warning the engine stopped. Thus rendering the steering and the braking significantly degraded. Thankfully, my wife and I were able to pull into a nearby parking lot and wait for a tow to the Ford dealer. A customary use of this vehicle is to tow a trailer often with heavy machinery. Thankfully on this day there was no trailer attached. This situation warrants an immediate recall. If I had been traveling down an incline or on anything less than a straight road. …”

NHTSA complaint #10705657, filed 2015-04, 85,000 miles

Tires: “Michelin tire failure. Catastrophic tire blowout-front tire. Ford f350 truck pulling a 5th wheel trailer. 3 vehicles involved on california interstate highway 101. While towing a 5th wheel trailer I had a front left tire blow. The tire blew during a right turn/bend in the highway. I could only maintain the vehicle in a straight line until we stopped. The tire caused substantial damage to the tow vehicle and a collision with another vehicle on the highway. We almost ended up in a ditch.”

NHTSA complaint #10631511, filed 2014-09, 48,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

57% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,000 and 56,211 miles.

14%0–1014%10–2529%25–5014%50–7514%75–10014%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 48,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201442015
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty.

Other model years of the Ford F-350 Super Duty

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2012536,2653———Not enough data
2011748,0003———Not enough data

All Ford F-350 Super Duty model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 48,000 miles and the middle half falls between 48,000 and 56,211 miles; 57% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.