2011 Ford F-250 engine problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 Ford F-250 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle vigorously shuddered. In addition, the contact allowed the vehicle to decelerate independently to come to a stop. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was…”
filed Jul 21, 2025
“The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. The contact stated while her husband was driving at an unknown speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The driver was able to continue driving to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with…”
filed Jan 31, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Certain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update for Qualified Vehicles
24L05 · Other · issued Sep 24, 2025The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a…
SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2016Ford: 2011-2014 f-super duty vehicles equipped with 6.7l diesel engine may experience a running rough or misfire during exhaust regeneration process *cn
TSB15-0124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 10, 2015Ford: due to loose, missing, modified or damaged ground g400, various malfunction indicator light (mil) dtc's, related to glow plug control module (gpcm), may be exhibit on some diesel equipped trucks. Model years…
ASI-32207 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2013Ford: some super duty trucks, with a steady throttle, will experience, with or without, an engine shudder or turbo flutter noise, in the engine, around 900-1400 rpm. Models 2011-2012 f-250, f-350, f-450. *pe
TSB-13-4-3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 8, 2013
Engine problems in other F-250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 F-250 | 9 | 9% |
| 2012 F-250 | 27 | 10% |
| 2010 F-250 | 9 | 12% |
| 2009 F-250 | 5 | 9% |
| 2008 F-250 | 18 | 9% |
| 2007 F-250 | 5 | 8% |
| 2006 F-250 | 21 | 10% |
| 2005 F-250 | 26 | 18% |
| 2004 F-250 | 19 | 12% |
| 2003 F-250 | 13 | 11% |
| 2002 F-250 | 12 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Ford F-250
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.