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2011 Ford F-250 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 370 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Ford F-250

The 2011 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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37/100

Avoid This Year — 2011 Ford F-250

The 2011 Ford F-250 is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
370
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
12
Crashes + Injuries
5 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Ford F-250 (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V128000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #10V659000
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Most Common Problems — 2011 Ford F-250

Based on 370 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
149
Suspension
51
Engine
39
Power Train
17
Fuel/propulsion System
16
Tires
14
Electrical System
13
Engine And Engine Cooling
11
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Ford F-250 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 370 complaints 2012 0 complaints 2013 0 complaints 2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2011 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2012, 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Ford F-250

Is the 2011 Ford F-250 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Ford F-250 has 2 recalls and 370 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford F-250 have?
The 2011 Ford F-250 has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford F-250?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Ford F-250 are: Steering, Suspension, Engine, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Ford F-250 safe to buy?
The 2011 Ford F-250 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford F-250 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford F-250 are: 2010, 2012, 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2011.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.