2011 Ford F-350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 15%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,054miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Ford F-350, 15% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,054 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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 miles“I noticed that my truck would shift hard when I started it in the morning at around 24000 miles. Took the truck to Ford under warranty and they told me that they could not do anything that it was the new six speed. Now I have been smelling fuel so I took it to Ford and they told me that it was more than likely a varmint chewed the line and that I was over months on my 2011 model truck but not miles, could not help me even though it is a fire hazard. …”
NHTSA complaint #10625878, filed 2014-08, 29,998 miles“The engine light came on today in my 2011 f350 diesel . Dealer says def pump error code. Dealer says no pumps available until 03/15/2014. I think Ford should issue a service bulletin. Dealer says no warranty. Dealer states truck will shut down at any time. This should become a recall issue with the NHTSA. Owners of these trucks tow trailers frequently with lengths in excess of 36'. Having a tow vehicle shut down in traffic at highway speeds is eminently dangerous and will cause fatalities refer to NHTSA campaign number: 13v535000 on similar vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10563967, filed 2014-02, 72,855 miles“While traveling north bound on the maine turnpike at mm 34 I experienced a loss of power. I was in the left lane with heavy traffic. I made my way safely to the right hand breakdown lane. I noticed white smoke coming from under the hood. I heard a popping sound. After I stopped, the engine was still running, but smoke was coming from under the hood and starting to enter the cab on the right side. I shut the engine off and but on my emergency flashers. Traffic was very heavy. I exited the cab and looked under the hood. There was no fire, but I could smell diesel fuel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10744045, filed 2015-07, 27,770 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10144185Jul 3, 2018Some 2011-2012 F-250/F-350 and 2011-2015 F-450/F-550 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine built on or before 9-Dec-2014 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator…
- 10039054Mar 1, 2011Ford: there may be fuel contamination causing damage to the fuel system. The vehicle may not start, have a hard start, run rough, have exhaust smoke, or the engine may knock…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 7 | 9% |
| 2012 | 14 | 9% |
| 2011 | 20 | 15% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 10 | 8% |
| 2007 | 8 | 22% |
| 2006 | 22 | 15% |
| 2005 | 36 | 32% |
| 2004 | 25 | 16% |
| 2003 | 10 | 11% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 9% |
| 1994 | 6 | 6% |
| 1993 | 14 | 14% |
| 1992 | 11 | 21% |
| 1991 | 7 | 23% |
| 1990 | 9 | 23% |
| 1989 | 7 | 17% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford F-350
50 complaintsSuspension
45 complaintsEngine
21 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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