The 2011 Ford F-450 SD has 5 recalls, the most serious being multiple fire risks: a body control module electrical short that can overheat and ignite the vehicle, and oil leaking from a power take-off pressure switch onto the exhaust's thermal blanket, which can catch fire.
The fire risk from the PTO pressure switch appears across vehicles modified by different upfitters, but the underlying hazard is the same in each case. There is also a drivetrain concern specific to trucks equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages: a transmission control issue can cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly, requiring a cool-down period before restart, which can delay emergency response.
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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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.
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.
At a glance
What can fail
Oil can leak from the PTO pressure switch onto the thermal blanket covering the exhaust system in affected vehicles.
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.
At a glance
What can fail
The Muncie PTO pressure switch may be defective. This unused switch was installed in a location that could cause failure.
What the fix does
A new pressure switch kit will be installed that relocates the switch away from the exhaust system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The body control module in some vehicles may have an internal short. Initial inspections using faulty software failed to identify modules requiring replacement.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the body control module and replace it at no charge if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
