Worst 2011 Ford F-250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Suspension Failures
Steering Defects
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Ford F-250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 153 | 2 | — | 74,331 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 149 | 2 | — | 64,073 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 51 | 1 | 3 | 78,310 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 28 | 1 | — | 58,621 mi | |
| Fuel System | 27 | 1 | — | 82,953 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 21 | 3 | — | 74,647 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 16 | — | 2 | 91,559 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 12 | — | — | 28,830 mi | |
| Body Structure | 11 | 1 | 1 | 56,025 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | 1 | — | 62,554 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 2 | — | 52,274 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | — | 1 | 88,143 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 40,513 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 6 | — | — | 43,970 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Other:Labels | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Ford F-250
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~22,759 vehicles.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FORD F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE, AND LINCOLN MKX TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE INSPECTED USING INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (IDS) THAT HAD A CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE TO READ THE SUSPECT BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SERIAL NUMBER. BASED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER THE BCM WAS EITHER NOT AFFECTED OR REPLACED. THE CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE WAS NOT READING THE CORRECT SET OF CHARACTERS, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY A BCM THAT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AFFECTED BCMS MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES. DURING A SIX-DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD, THE SUPPLIER OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE MANUFACTURED MODULES THAT MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
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2011 Ford F-250 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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