2011 Ford F-250 SD Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

21Engine complaints

17.2%Of all 122 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING47 · 38.5%

SUSPENSION44 · 36.1%

ENGINE21 · 17.2%

WHEELS11 · 9%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9 · 7.4%

Share of the 122 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Ford F-250 SD overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11054132 — filed 12/12/2017

“7/7/17 - 2011 FORD F250, 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE, MILEAGE 79530. (PURCHASED DECEMBER 2010). I WAS PULLING A SMALL TRAILER UP AN INCLINE (8%) ON I-64…”NHTSA complaint 11005821 — filed 07/17/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING, THE "PULL OVER SAFELY NOW" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING…”NHTSA complaint 10934147 — filed 12/09/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Ford F-250 SD have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Ford F-250 SD: 21 of 122 complaints on file (17.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Ford F-250 SD have in total?

122 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.