2011 Ford F-250 SD problems
Owners have filed 189 complaints about the 2011 Ford F-250 SD with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 24.9% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of suspension at 24.3%.
Complaints189
Crashes8
Fires3
Injuries9
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Steering 24.9% · 47
Suspension 24.3% · 46
Engine 11.1% · 21
Wheels 5.8% · 11
Power train 5.3% · 10
Fuel/propulsion system 4.8% · 9
Tires 4.2% · 8
Electrical system 3.2% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 8 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire, 9 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 18 model years of the Ford F-250 SD in this data, 2011 draws comparatively few complaints; 2019 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 22 in the last three years against 82 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 35,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2011 Ford f250 sd. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the front end started to shake violently and he was unable to control the vehicle. The vehicle was forced off the road to the shoulders. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no repairs and offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 45,000. Steering · reported at 45,000 miles
For the past 3-4 years my truck has experienced the "death wobble." When driving (straight or in slight turn) approximately 55 mph or higher and hitting a typical bump in the road, my truck begins a violent shaking that stops when I reduce the speed enough to regain control. I have attempted repairs at two local Ford dealerships as well as a local repair shop, but nothing done has corrected the issue. Steering · reported at 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 to 45 mph the vehicle would drift from left to right without any warning. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The dealer was contacted and advised him that they were not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000. The vin was unavailable. Steering · reported at 13,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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