2011 Ford F-350 engine problems
28 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2011 Ford F-350, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 67,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 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 | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 67,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Vehicle parked at approximately 10:50 am after being driven, within 15 minutes smoke was noticed coming from under the hood. Fire department was called and then own forces were used to try to extinguish what had now become a flaming fire. As fire was going, electrical items such as lights, windshield wipers, and dump bed started operating on their own. Fire was extinguished with both water and extinguishers before fire department arrived. Complete engine and engine compartment destroyed as a result of fire.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and stalled. During the failure, diesel fuel and oil spilled from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the strap that secured the fuel injectors had failed, causing the fuel injectors to eject from the engine. The contact was advised that the fuel injector straps, fuel injectors, and several fuel hoses needed to be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Ford F-350
- Steering 50 complaints
- Suspension 45 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints