2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty: common problems and reliability
370 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about suspension. 2 recalls.
Should I buy one?The 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty has 370 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and steering. Owners most often flag roof strength/safety concerns: allegations of insufficient roof strength-to-weight ratio in models from 1999-2016, linked to a major lawsuit.
Safety record for the 2011 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2011 F-250 Super Duty
electrical system:software
Campaign 11V128000FORD 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.
structure:body
Campaign 10V659000FORD 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific model year and powertrain.
- IsolatedRoof strength/safety concerns
Allegations of insufficient roof strength-to-weight ratio in models from 1999-2016, linked to a major lawsuit.
Owner insights cover all generations of the F-250 Super Duty. See the full F-250 Super Duty owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used F-250 Super Duty listings typically run $27,944–$49,255 across 2007 to 2024 model years.
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