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Ford F-250 2011 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2011 Ford F-250: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

248Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
14Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Suspension111 complaints

111 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering102 complaints

102 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System11 complaints

11 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V128000.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V659000.

Tires8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

10V659000Reported December 29, 2010 - 14,737 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on December 29, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 14,737 vehicles across all affected models.

11V128000Reported February 24, 2011 - 8,022 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on February 24, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 8,022 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

RQ14005Opened January 13, 2015 - Closed March 15, 2016

Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown. Resulted in recall campaign 15V175000.

RQ14005Opened January 13, 2015 - Closed March 15, 2016

Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown. Resulted in recall campaign 15V175000.

RQ14005Opened January 13, 2015 - Closed March 15, 2016

Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown. Resulted in recall campaign 15V175000.

RQ14005Opened January 13, 2015 - Closed March 15, 2016

Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown. Resulted in recall campaign 15V175000.

RQ14005Opened January 13, 2015 - Closed March 15, 2016

Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown. Resulted in recall campaign 15V175000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20116
201213
201325
201420
201526
201619
201713
201817
201930
202024
202123
202211
20238
20245
20258
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.