2011 Ford F-250 SD Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2011 Ford F-250 SD, and owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2011 Ford F-250 SD. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Ford F-250 SD have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 47,419 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 24 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 26, 2019 · Steering
“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 mil”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 25, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system
Compare Ford F-250 SD model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford F-250 SD model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Ford F-250 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 Ford F-250 SD | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 Ford F-250 SD | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 Ford F-250 SD | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 Ford F-250 SD | 1 | 9 |
| 1996 Ford F-250 SD | 1 | 11 |
| 1997 Ford F-250 SD | 2 | 39 |
| 1998 Ford F-250 SD | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Ford F-250 SD | 2 | 249 |
| 2000 Ford F-250 SD | 2 | 233 |
| 2001 Ford F-250 SD | 2 | 288 |
| 2002 Ford F-250 SD | 3 | 245 |
| 2003 Ford F-250 SD | 4 | 178 |
| 2004 Ford F-250 SD | 2 | 254 |
| 2005 Ford F-250 SD | 3 | 295 |
| 2006 Ford F-250 SD | 1 | 274 |
| 2007 Ford F-250 SD | 1 | 54 |
| 2008 Ford F-250 SD | 0 | 141 |
| 2009 Ford F-250 SD | 0 | 23 |
| 2010 Ford F-250 SD | 0 | 32 |
| 2011 Ford F-250 SD | 0 | 122 |
| 2012 Ford F-250 SD | 0 | 57 |
| 2013 Ford F-250 SD | 0 | 21 |
| 2014 Ford F-250 SD | 0 | 26 |
| 2015 Ford F-250 SD | 2 | 296 |
| 2016 Ford F-250 SD | 3 | 290 |
| 2017 Ford F-250 SD | 14 | 1,155 |
| 2018 Ford F-250 SD | 9 | 398 |
| 2019 Ford F-250 SD | 11 | 1,164 |
| 2020 Ford F-250 SD | 14 | 265 |
| 2021 Ford F-250 SD | 12 | 166 |
| 2022 Ford F-250 SD | 17 | 124 |
| 2023 Ford F-250 SD | 16 | 43 |
| 2024 Ford F-250 SD | 4 | 38 |
| 2025 Ford F-250 SD | 7 | 17 |
| 2026 Ford F-250 SD | 6 | 9 |
Checking a specific 2011 Ford F-250 SD
How do I know if my 2011 Ford F-250 SD has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
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- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
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- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.