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2011 FORD F-450 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

12

Owner Complaints

2 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2011 FORD F-450

The 2011 FORD F-450 has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ENGINE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (3 complaints), Steering (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2011 FORD F-450

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2011 FORD F-450, potentially affecting up to 2,954 vehicles.

Recall 14V498000 — EQUIPMENT

| 3 vehicles affected

Defect: PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

Consequence: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

Remedy: PJ's has notified owners and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.

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Recall 13V535000 — ENGINE

| 2,951 vehicles affected

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 F-350/450/550 Ambulance Package vehicles manufactured February 22, 2010, through October 19, 2012 and equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine. Due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of power followed by an engine stall.

Consequence: An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, if this were to occur when the ambulance is transporting a patient, there is an increased risk of injury to the patient.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S10.

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Owner Complaints for the 2011 FORD F-450

12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 FORD F-450. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Steering
Complaints: 2
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1 1 Fire

Most Recent Complaints

#11499192 | STEERING | | 54,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-450. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel started to shake abnormally. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while accelerating at high speeds, or while driving in inclement weather, the steering wheel started to shake uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to three different dealers where the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a different dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that unknown steering parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised each time to take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
#11174744 | STEERING | | 134,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-450. WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH WOBBLE AND THE STEERING BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED THE STEERING PARTS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GATEWAY FORD (1055 W. ANDREW JOHNSON HIGHWAY, GREENEVILLE, TN 37745, 423-639-5151) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
#11081176 | ENGINE | | 55,000 miles
BLOWN MOTOR. BAD LIFTERS AND VALVES. EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. NO WARRANTY, I HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE ENGINE AT MY COST OF $15,000
#11081176 | POWER TRAIN | | 55,000 miles
BLOWN MOTOR. BAD LIFTERS AND VALVES. EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. NO WARRANTY, I HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE ENGINE AT MY COST OF $15,000
#11032574 | WHEELS | | 479,996 miles Fire
THIS VEHICLE IS SHUTTLE BUS, TRANSPORT PASSENGERS FROM CHICAGO O'HARE AIRPORT TO FOUR POINTS HOTELS AND BACK 24/7. THIS VEHICLE IS OWNED BY FOUR POINTS HOTEL AT SCHILLER PARK, IL AND I WORK AS DRIVER. ON NOVEMBER 20 2016 JUST AFTER 9 PM I WAS DRIVING THE BUS SOUTH BOUND ON MANNHEIM RD AND WHEN BREAKING TO STOP AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT AT LAWRENCE AVE THE LEFT REAR END HIT THE GROUND AND THE BUS DRAGGED UNTIL REACH COMPLETE STOP. THE REAR OUTER TIER COME OFF ALONG THE (WAS FOUND QUARTER MILE NORTH) SMALL FIRE STARTED , EVACUATED PASSENGERS. ALL BOLTS SNAPPED OFF THE REAR LEFT WHEEL AND THE OUTER TIRE CAME OFF. THE BUS WAS TOUGHED TO M&M AUTOMOTIVE INC. (708 456 6629) M&M MAINTAIN THE HOTELS BUS. PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE THE BUS STILL AT THE HOTEL AND CAN BE USED? BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN USED FOR WHILE

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Safety Rating for the 2011 FORD F-450

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 FORD F-450 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 FORD F-450

Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2011 FORD F-450. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

AIS-44411 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

FORD: STARTING TRUCK IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES THAT IS BELOW 20F/-7C, CAUSES DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) TO BE STORED IN POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON. MODEL 2011-2014 F SUPER DUTY. *PE

NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 FORD F-450

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

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