2011 Ford F-250: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2011 Ford F-250: 2 recalls, 248 owner complaints.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #10V659000 · 2010 · 14,737 vehicles
What's wrong: During a six-day production period, the supplier of the body control module manufactured modules that May have the potential for an internal short.
Why it matters: If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition May occur which can result in an unattended vehicle fire.
The fix: Dealer will replace the body control module if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011.
Electrical Vehicle recall #11V128000 · 2011 · 8,022 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition May occur which could result in a vehicle fire.
The fix: Dealer will inspect the body control module and if necessary replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on March 7, 2011.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 3 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Suspension (111): the most common themes are steering problems (47), noise or vibration (11).
- Steering (102): the most common themes are steering problems (52), noise or vibration (9).
- Engine (30): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (8), warning light on (6).
- Fuel & propulsion (18): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (3), fire / smoke (2), leaks (2).
The 2011 Ford F-250 has 248 owner complaints, ranking #5 of 22 F-250 model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 177). Complaints peaked in 2019 (30 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 70,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2010 (73 complaints, 0 recalls), 2012 (266 complaints, 1 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2011 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2011 Ford F-250. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2011 Ford F-250 problems?
Owners have filed 248 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are suspension (111), steering (102), engine (30).
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