2011 Ford F-350 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2011 Ford F-350, 4% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Having owned the truck less than a month and driving in city traffic, the vehicle lost power and went to idle. This happens repeatedly. Seems to occur primarily in city driving - not highway driving. Have been to the dealership several times with no solution. They can find no codes. This is dangerous as I could be making a left turn in heavy traffic when it drops to idle and could be involved in a serious accident. We have now owned this truck for a year and it only has 6,800 miles on it due to the danger of driving in traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10444965, filed 2012-01, 500 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while at a stop sign the vehicle began to accelerat and the engine revved up. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage and the current mileage was 34,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10486335, filed 2012-11, 34,500 miles“The contact rented a 2011 Ford f350. The contact was driving in reverse approximately 5 MPH when shifting into drive, there was a sudden acceleration. The vehicle failed to slow down. The brake was applied with excessive pressure and the tires began to spin uncontrollably. The brake pedal was engaged firmly numerous times. The contact shifted the gear into park and turned the engine off in order to stop the vehicle. When the rental vehicle was returned to the facility, the contact informed them of the unintended acceleration failure. The failure mileage was less than 600. …”
NHTSA complaint #10396825, filed 2011-04, 600 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 13 | 8% |
| 2003 | 13 | 14% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 9% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 8 | 8% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford F-350
50 complaintsSuspension
45 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTires
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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