2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty: common problems and reliability

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 6.4l powerstroke diesel engine reliability — severe and costly failures including oil leaks, coolant issues, and general unreliability. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2011 model year

370
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
12
Crash reports
5
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

suspension
157
steering
149
engine
51
wheels
28
fuel/propulsion system
27

Recalls affecting the 2011 F-250 Super Duty

electrical system:software

Campaign 11V128000

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…

structure:body

Campaign 10V659000

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 T…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific model year and powertrain. Long-term owners of the 6.7L Powerstroke diesel (particularly 2015 and later models) report high satisfaction with engine performance, towing capability, fuel mileage, and the

  • 6.4L Powerstroke diesel engine reliability — severe and costly failures including oil leaks, coolant issues, and general unreliability. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Transmission failure — complete loss of drive in a 2023 model with 35k miles, suspected torque converter or internal failure. Frequency: isolated.
  • Roof strength/safety concerns — allegations of insufficient roof strength-to-weight ratio in models from 1999-2016, linked to a major lawsuit. Frequency: isolated (but concerning).
  • Starter motor failure — premature replacement required at approximately 40,000 miles on an unspecified model year. Frequency: isolated.
  • General maintenance costs — higher cost of ownership compared to half-ton trucks, with diesel emissions system repairs noted as particularly expensive. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the F-250 Super Duty.

Typical used price

Used F-250 Super Duty listings typically run $16,852–$36,629 across 2005 to 2024 model years.

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