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Ford F-550Model year report

2011 Ford F-550 Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
21,094miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Ford F-550 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2011 Ford F-550. The part named most often is engine, with 6 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system (4) and brakes (1). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 21,094 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the mounting and 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.

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: “Ford has a TSB on a cylinder #5 glowplug failure that causes engine failure. Coincidentally, their warranty on a 6.7 diesel is to 100,000 miles. Mine failed at 104,000. Ford is not covering it. This is going to cost me $13,000. The item should be a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10596057, filed 2014-06, 104,000 miles

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-550. While at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled and the low power warning message displayed across the message board. The contact was able to restart the vehicle which was then towed to a dealer. The technician stated that there was contamination in the fuel line and that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,633. Updated 11/06/15”

NHTSA complaint #10759202, filed 2015-08, 19,633 miles

Brakes: “This complaint is a follow-up to your ref# 521328. It concerns an un-delivered emergency vehicle that plastiscol composites, that is being paid with fema funds under a federal grant and is trying to force a vibrating drive line problem vehicle to other companies without telling them. The vehicle is now over 930 days late, due to poorly engineering the drive line after installing a pto in the drive line to power the rear mounted pump. …”

NHTSA complaint #10556709, filed 2013-11

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2011 Ford f-150. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled shortly after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the interior lining of the fuel tank shed into the fuel tank and damaged the engine. The dealer stated that both fuel tanks would have to be replaced and the engine would need to be cleaned. Two years later, after the contact's vehicle was out of warranty, the failure recurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #10789548, filed 2015-11, 18,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

80% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 18,000 and 49,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 21,094 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20132014201532017202020212024
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-550 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.

Other model years of the Ford F-550

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20201738,2392———Rising
201914108,2824———Not enough data
2018832,27510———Not enough data
20171480,0005———Not enough data
2016985,0000———Not enough data
201368,0001———Not enough data
20121372,0005———Not enough data
20111221,0945———Not enough data

All Ford F-550 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Ford F-550 have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2011 Ford F-550 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Ford F-550 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 6 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system with 4.

Has the 2011 Ford F-550 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 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-550 reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 21,094 miles and the middle half falls between 18,000 and 49,000 miles; 80% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

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.