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2011 FORD F-250 SD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

189

Owner Complaints

8 Crashes 3 Fires 3 Deaths

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

16

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2011 FORD F-250 SD

The 2011 FORD F-250 SD has received a total of 189 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR, STEERING. 16 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (47 complaints), Suspension (44 complaints), and Engine (21 complaints).

Recalls for the 2011 FORD F-250 SD

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2011 FORD F-250 SD, potentially affecting up to 306 vehicles.

Recall 20E090000 — EQUIPMENT

| 102 vehicles affected

Defect: Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.

Consequence: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.

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Recall 20E090000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

| 102 vehicles affected

Defect: Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.

Consequence: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.

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Recall 20E090000 — STEERING

| 102 vehicles affected

Defect: Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.

Consequence: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.

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Owner Complaints for the 2011 FORD F-250 SD

189 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 FORD F-250 SD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Steering
Complaints: 47 1 Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death
Suspension
Complaints: 44 2 Crashes 3 Injuries 1 Death
Engine
Complaints: 21 1 Crash 1 Fire
Wheels
Complaints: 11 1 Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 9
Power Train
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Tires
Complaints: 7
Electrical System
Complaints: 6 1 Fire
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes
Complaints: 4 1 Injury
Structurebody
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Equipmentotherlabels
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11222820 | STEERING | | 100,000 miles
I WAS TRAVELLING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 72MPH AND THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VIOLENT AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL. MY WIFE DROVE IT AND I WAS BESIDE HER ON THE INTERSTATE AND IT HAPPENED TO HER ALMOST CAUSING HER TO WRECK THE VEHICLE. I HAD TO CALL HER TO CALM HER DOWN. PLEASE HELP FIX THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED.
#11222820 | SUSPENSION | | 100,000 miles
I WAS TRAVELLING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 72MPH AND THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING VIOLENT AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL. MY WIFE DROVE IT AND I WAS BESIDE HER ON THE INTERSTATE AND IT HAPPENED TO HER ALMOST CAUSING HER TO WRECK THE VEHICLE. I HAD TO CALL HER TO CALM HER DOWN. PLEASE HELP FIX THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED.
#11209949 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 132,214 miles
THE FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR STARTED SPRAYING DIESEL FUEL ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE MOTOR . THE FUEL IS COMING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE SENSOR .THIS IS ON 05/25/19 .. THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS 132214 ON THE MILEAGE . I AM GETTING TIRED OF PAYING FOR A BROKEN TRUCK EVERY WEEK . LAST WEEK ON 05/05/17/19 THE INNER COOLER BOOT DUCT BLEW APART . THAT WAS A $480 FIX .
#11204371 | SUSPENSION | | 45,423 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE 'DEATH WOBBLE' WHEN DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND OVER UNLEVELED LAND. THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE OVER 35 MPH DUE TO THE VIOLENT SHAKING AND VIBRATION. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS THE 'DEATH WOBBLE' AND REPLACED THE TRACT BAR, BALL JOINTS, STEERING STABILIZER, STEERING DAMPER, AND PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT; HOWEVER, THE FAILURES CONTINUED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,423.
#11204247 | STEERING | | N/A miles Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death
TRUCK CONTINUES TO HAVE THE DEATH WOBBLE AS I DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND HIT A SMALL PORTHOLE OR BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE WOBBLE BECOMES SO SEVERE THAT I HAVE LITTLE TO NO CONTROL OVER THE TRUCK. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON AFTER 6MONTHS FROM PURCHASE DATE (NEW) BUT FORD SAYS THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE. IT HAPPENS ABOUT 1-5X A WEEK AND I'VE NEARLY HIT SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY EACH TIME BY SWIRLING DURING THE WOBBLE. I LOOSE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. I HAVE HAD A CRASH AS A RESULT OF THIS.

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Safety Rating for the 2011 FORD F-250 SD

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 FORD F-250 SD in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 FORD F-250 SD

Ford Motor Company has issued 16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 FORD F-250 SD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

SSM 50636 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

2011-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2023 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience this elevated idle to reduce unburned hydrocarbons from the SCR. The powertrain control module estimates hydrocarbon levels in the SCR and may increase idle speed...

SSM 46093 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Diesel customers may inquire about a Distance to Empty (DTE) warning message for the DEF system. It may be necessary to add up to 2.5 gallons of DEF for the system to detect a refill event and clear the DTE warning messages, however it is recommended to fill the tank...

TSB-15-0124 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

TSB-15-0124 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

TSB-14-0092 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

FORD: THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) IS ILLUMINATED WITH WARNING MESSAGE DISPLAYING EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM FAULT AND POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) SOFTWARE HAS IMPROVED MONITORS WITH AVAILABLE CALIBRATION. MODEL 2011-2012 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE

TSB-13-5-17 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

FORD: SOME TRUCKS WITH DIESEL ENGINE, WOULD EXPERIENCE A MISFIRE OR RUNNING ROUGH CONDITION DURING EXHAUST REGENERATION PROCESS. MODELS 2011-2013 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE

CSP-12B33 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE DIESEL ENGINE POWER MAY BECOME REDUCED IF THE NITROGEN OXIDE (NOX) SENSOR IS INOPERATIVE, IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND CAUSE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. *PE

CSP-12B32 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

LINCOLN/FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, SOME FEATURES (SYNC 911 ASSIST; VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT) WERE NOT PRESENT ON TRUCKS, NOR CONFIGURED PROPERLY AND CANNOT BE ACTIVATED THROUGH CUSTOMER INTERFACE. *PE

AS-21766 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

FORD: IN COLD WEATHER THERE IS A FRONT HUB ENGAGEMENT CONCERN. 2011 F SUPER DUTY. *RM

CSP-10B21 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FORD: 2011 F250. INCORRECT REAR SPRINGS WERE INSTALLED. THERE MAY BE STEERING WANDER WHEN PULLLING A VEHICLE. *RM

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 FORD F-250 SD

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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