2011 Ford F-250 SD engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 25 complaints for the 2011 Ford F-250 SD, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 45,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 45,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f250sd. The contact stated that while parked with the engine on, smoke started to emit from under the hood and shortly after the vehicle was engulfed into flames. The fire department was notified and report was filed. No injuries were reported. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,500. Updated 11/9/12 updated 11/30/2012
While driving at a speed of 50 miles per hour the truck started losing power, was able to get to side of the highway as it lost all power and shut down was unable to restart truck. Got truck towed home and went checking the motor and the antifreeze was completely dry but no leaking under motor and no warnings of lights flashed when truck shut down.. Truck is serviced every 3 months and checked at home regularly. Truck was looked at by a ase mechanic and the motor seized
Other problems reported for the 2011 Ford F-250 SD
- Steering 47 complaints
- Suspension 46 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints