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2011 Ford F-250
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 248
- Received Apr 2011 to Oct 2025
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed99 complaints · 40% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Ford F-150 transmission unexpectedly downshifts or jerks44 complaints · 18% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Tires blow out or tread separates7 complaints · 2.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #11V128000Ford 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.
- Recall #10V659000Ford 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 6 crashes, 3 fires, 1 person injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 9 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Ford F-150 transmission unexpectedly downshifts or jerks
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving
- Fuel pump fails and engine stalls
1 more problem
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 248 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 99 | 40% | – | |
| Ford F-150 transmission unexpectedly downshifts or jerks | 44 | 18% | 33.5× | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 7 | 2.8% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 7 | 2.8% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 6 | 2.4% | – | |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 6 | 2.4% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 4 | 1.6% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 4 | 1.6% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 4 | 1.6% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #11V128000February 24, 20118,022 vehicles affected
electrical system: software
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #10V659000December 29, 201014,737 vehicles affected
structure: body
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.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2011 Ford F-250.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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