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

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

122Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
0Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
11Complaints 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.

Steering47 complaints

47 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension46 complaints

46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 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.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 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.

No recall campaigns cover this model year.

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.

20102
201110
201219
201324
201421
201518
201613
20175
20185
20195
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.