2011 Ford F-350 Super Crew recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
4 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Electrical system
What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. THESE VEHICLES WERE INSPECTED USING INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (IDS) THAT HAD A CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE TO READ THE SUSPECT BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SERIAL NUMBER. BASED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER THE BCM WAS EITHER NOT AFFECTED OR REPLACED. THE CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE WAS NOT READING THE CORRECT SET OF CHARACTERS, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY A BCM THAT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AFFECTED BCMS MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN…
What could happen: IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2011 F-350 SUPER CREW.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 11V128000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-866-436-7332.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Summary: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FORD F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE, AND LINCOLN MKX TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE INSPECTED USING INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (IDS) THAT HAD A CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE TO READ THE SUSPECT BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SERIAL NUMBER. BASED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER THE BCM WAS EITHER NOT AFFECTED OR REPLACED. THE CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE WAS NOT READING THE CORRECT SET OF CHARACTERS, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY A BCM THAT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AFFECTED BCMS MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
Consequence: IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Notes: FORD SAFETY RECALL NO. 10S14. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
2. Engine
What's wrong, in plain English: Engine problems range from stalling to fire. 7L diesel engine. Due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of power followed by an engine stall.
What could happen: An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, if this were to occur when the ambulance is transporting a patient, there is an increased risk of injury to the patient.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S10.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2011 F-350 SUPER CREW.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 13V535000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-866-436-7332.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ENGINE
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 F-350/450/550 Ambulance Package vehicles manufactured February 22, 2010, through October 19, 2012 and equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine. Due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of power followed by an engine stall.
Consequence: An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, if this were to occur when the ambulance is transporting a patient, there is an increased risk of injury to the patient.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S10.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
3. Body / structure
What's wrong, in plain English: Body panels, frame, doors, hood, trunk or latches. DURING A SIX-DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD, THE SUPPLIER OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE MANUFACTURED MODULES THAT MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
What could happen: IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2011 F-350 SUPER CREW.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 10V659000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-866-436-7332.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Summary: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES. DURING A SIX-DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD, THE SUPPLIER OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE MANUFACTURED MODULES THAT MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
Consequence: IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Notes: FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10S14. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
4. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
What could happen: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
The fix: PJ's has notified owners and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2011 F-350 SUPER CREW.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 14V498000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-866-475-8782.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT
Summary: PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Consequence: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: PJ's has notified owners and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- Portable jump starter
- 2011 Ford F-350 Super Crew owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (17), Steering (16), Wheels / tires (9), Suspension (9), Fuel system (7).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
02/19/2025 · Fuel system
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle jerked and lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the vehicle drove at a reduced speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where…
01/15/2019 · Engine
TRUCK HAS ABOUT 65K MILES ON IT. IT HAS HAD 2 MAJOR DIESEL ENGINE MALFUNCTIONS THAT LEFT ME STRANDED ON THE ROAD. THE FIRST TIME I BARELY MADE IT OFF THE TRAVEL LANES. THE SECOND TIME AT LEAST I WAS ABLE TO GET FULLY OFF THE ROAD. BOTH TIMES WE WERE ON THE HIGHWAY. IT ALREADY HAS HAD THE FUEL PUMP GO OUT CAUSING MAJOR PROBLEMS AND HAVING A NEW FUEL SYSTEM P…
11/01/2018 · Fuel system
A FUEL INJECTOR CLAMP BROKE LEADING TO RAW FUEL POURING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE MOTOR AS WELL AS VAPORIZED FUEL SPRAYING AROUND THE TOP OF THE MOTOR. AFTER ORDERING THE REPLACEMENT CLAMP I REALIZED THEY HAVE CHANGED THE DESIGN FROM A PIECE OF CAST METAL TO STAMPED STEEL ( MUCH STRONGER). IF THE FUEL IGNITED IT COULD BE CATASTROPHIC. LUCKILY THE CLAMP BROKE IN…
02/08/2018 · Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE AND STOP THE SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE DEALER (O'MEARA FORD, 400 W 104TH AVE, NORTHGLENN, CO 80234) STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE VE…
08/14/2017 · Wheels / tires
NOTE: GRANADA TIRE BRAND(A LES SCHWAB BEND OREGON TIRE BRAND) WAS NOT IN THE DROP DOWN TO SELECT. LEFT REAR TIRE BLOWOUT DUE TO DELAMINATION WITH LESS THAN 2500 MILLE'S ON A NEW SET OF TIRES. DRIVING A 2011 F350 WEST BOUND 6 AUG 2017 ON CANADIAN HWY 16, EXCELLENT ROAD AND WEATHER, STRAIGHT SECTION WHILE TOWING 40 FT FIFTH WHEEL. HAD JUST CHECKED FOR COR…
07/13/2017 · Engine
WHILE DRIVING THE F350, WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN A STRAIGHT DIRECTION. HAS CONTINUED TO OCCUR OVER THE PAST MONTH (4TIMES). THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART. WAIT ANYWHERE FROM 2MINUTES TO 20 MINUTES THE VEHICLE WILL RESTART. APPEARS TO BE THE ERG SYSTEM. SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN!!!!! ACCOR…
06/02/2017 · Electrical system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. THE WARNING INDICATOR FOR THE EXHAUST FLUID ILLUMINATED, WHICH MEANT THE FLUID WAS LOW. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE INTERNAL FAILURE AND STALLING. THE DEALER (PARAMOUNT FORD HYUNDAI OF…
04/05/2017 · Fuel system
WE WERE TRAVELING ON US23 IN WISE VIRGINIA, DOWN A MOUNTAIN. A SIGNAL AT THE BOTTOM TURNED RED; WHEN MY HUSBAND APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED TOTAL FAILURE. THERE WAS NO ADVANCE INDICATION FROM THE VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEM THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG. WITH NO ENGINE POWER, MY HUSBAND HAD NO BRAKES OR POWER STEERING TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DUE TO DRIVE…