This page covers 2 recalls and 43 owner complaints for the 2011 Ford F-350 Sd.
Steering and engine issues dominate what owners of the 2011 Ford F-350 SD report. On the steering side, owners frequently describe violent shaking or shimmy, often at highway speeds, that requires braking to bring under control. The diesel engine draws a comparable number of complaints, with owners reporting sudden power loss, check engine lights, and limp-mode conditions that stranded them on the road. Fuel system problems come up repeatedly within those engine reports, including fuel pump failures and at least one complaint about a broken injector clamp that allowed raw fuel to spray near hot engine components. Tires round out the top complaints, with owners describing blowouts and tread delamination, several of which occurred while towing, on tires with relatively low mileage.
43
Total Complaints
By System
The 2011 Ford F-350 SD has two recalls, the more serious being a fire risk on vehicles modified by Stahl and fitted with a Muncie Power Products PTO assembly, where oil can leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket wrapped around the exhaust.
The second recall applies only to trucks built with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages, where a powertrain control module issue can cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly, requiring a cool-down period before the vehicle can be restarted.
At a glance
What can fail
The exhaust gas temperature sensor may report a false overheating condition, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent immediate restart.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the engine control software at no cost to fix the sensor communication issue.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Oil can leak from the PTO pressure switch onto the thermal blanket covering the exhaust system in certain modified Ford Super Duty trucks.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that relocates the switch away from the exhaust system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
