2011 Ford F-350 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 15%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Ford F-350, 15% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Pickup with just under 50,000 miles has now had a failed oil cooler. We take immaculate care of our vehicles. I would like to know how many other 2011 Ford F-350 super duty diesels have had an issue with a failed oil cooler as such low miles. No warning lights came on - it was found during a routine oil change (that there was oil in the coolant bay). This is a huge repair cost for a vehicle that has low miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11052538, filed 2017-12, 48,000 miles“According to Ford the truck's fuel pump went out. They said it was back ordered. 1100 trucks affected. I don't believe Ford is supplying the whole story on the issue and their is a lot more to it. Ford is hiding something and you should look into it. I fortunately was in a safe place when the pump went out but others may not be.”
NHTSA complaint #10499297, filed 2013-02, 29,000 miles“Truck cut off .the egt exhaust sensor keep going out. This is the four time the sensor have gone out .now the AC is out at 51000. Miles I buy a new Ford f350 about ever two to five years I have a lot of problen with this 2011 f350 my next truck may not be a Ford.”
NHTSA complaint #10682016, filed 2015-02, 31,000 miles“Purchased vehicle. Drove 63 miles towards home then check engine lite illuminated. Drove to a close Ford dealer and diagnosed as an egt sensor failure. I was told had I driven further the engine would have been disabled and I would have stalled on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10783523, filed 2015-10, 86,509 miles“Driving on highway at 70 MPH, hit bump in the road and the whole front end starts wobbling so bad and had to slow way down to get it to stop. Was almost rear ended by vehicle behind me and car pulled beside me and was pointing at front of truck, so I thought I had a flat. Pulled off road and no flat, scared me so waited a few minutes and proceeded on. This has happened on a couple occasions, always when hit a by spot in road, once going over smooth railroad tracks. Also will be driving and foot on gas pedal and all of sudden have no power. …”
NHTSA complaint #11338885, filed 2020-07, 125,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V535000Oct 30, 2013Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 F-350/450/550 Ambulance Package vehicles manufactured February 22, 2010, through October…Covers: Ford F-350 2011–2012, F-450 2011–2012, F-550 2011–2012
Related service bulletins
- 11023852Sep 24, 2025Certain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update for Qualified Vehicles
- 10058677Aug 10, 2015Ford: 2011-2014 f-super duty vehicles equipped with 6.7l diesel engine may experience a running rough or misfire during exhaust regeneration process
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 7% |
| 2013 | 15 | 20% |
| 2012 | 25 | 17% |
| 2011 | 21 | 15% |
| 2009 | 4 | 14% |
| 2008 | 18 | 14% |
| 2007 | 4 | 11% |
| 2006 | 12 | 8% |
| 2005 | 18 | 16% |
| 2004 | 16 | 10% |
| 2003 | 7 | 8% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford F-350
50 complaintsSuspension
45 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford F-350
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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