2011 Ford F-450 problems

General information about Ford-F-450
Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
Сomplaints list
Recalls list

The Ford Super Duty (also known as the Ford F-Series Super Duty) is a series of heavy-duty pickup trucks produced by the Ford Motor Company since the 1999 model year. Slotted above the consumer-oriented Ford F-150, the Super Duty trucks are an expansion of the Ford F-Series range, from F-250 to the F-600. The F-250 through F-450 are offered as pickup trucks, while the F-350 through F-600 are offered as chassis cabs.

Rather than adapting the lighter-duty F-150 truck for heavier use, Super Duty trucks have been designed as a dedicated variant of the Ford F-Series. The heavier-duty chassis components allow for heavier payloads and towing capabilities. With a GVWR over 8,500 lb (3,900 kg), Super Duty pickups are Class 2 and 3 trucks, while chassis-cab trucks are offered in Classes 3, 4, 5, and 6. The model line also offers Ford Power Stroke V8 diesel engines as an option.

Ford also offers a medium-duty version of the F-Series (F-650 and F-750), which is sometimes branded as the Super Duty, but is another chassis variant. The Super Duty pickup truck also served as the basis for the Ford Excursion full-sized SUV.

The Super Duty trucks and chassis-cabs are assembled at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, and at Ohio Assembly in Avon Lake, Ohio. Prior to 2016, medium-duty trucks were assembled in Mexico under the Blue Diamond Truck joint venture with Navistar International.

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Common 2011 Ford F-450 problems

Based on the information from the search results provided, here are some common problems reported by owners of the 2011 Ford F-450:

Hard to Start, Vibrates, and Surges: Some owners have experienced difficulties starting their Ford F-450, along with vibrations and surges, especially when holding down the fuel pedal.

AC Clutch Not Engaging: There have been reports of the AC clutch not engaging in some Ford F-450 vehicles, which can lead to issues with the air conditioning system.

Electrical Issues: Complaints include problems with the windshield wipers, door locks, sound system, radio, dome lights, instrument cluster lights, and more, indicating various electrical system malfunctions.

No Taillights: Some owners have faced issues with the taillights not working despite other lights like the brake and headlights functioning properly, highlighting a potential electrical problem.

No Start, No Crank After Draining Fuel: Instances where the vehicle does not start after running out of diesel and water in the tank, requiring tank cleaning and fuel system checks.

Blown Fuses in Starting System: Reports of blown fuses affecting the starting system, leading to the vehicle not cranking at all, indicating potential electrical issues.

These problems can impact the functionality and reliability of the 2011 Ford F-450, requiring attention and potential repairs to ensure the vehicle operates smoothly.

What is the best year for a Ford F-450?

The Best Model Years to Buy a Ford F-450 Super Duty

With the 2022, you would only pay, on average, 100% of the price as new, with 100% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2021 and 2019 model years are also attractive years for the F-450 Super Duty, and provide a relatively good value.

What motor is in a 2011 f450?

6.7 L V8 diesel2011 Ford F-450 / Engine

They were pretty good before, but now they come with improved powertrains, including Ford's all new 6.7-liter V-8 diesel engine.

What problems did a 2011 f250 have?

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

Steering And Suspension. ...
Noises And Leaks. ...
Climate System. ...
Exhaust. ...
Engine Cooling. ...
Engine Minor. ...
Paint And Trim. ...
Transmission Minor.

Is 2011 Ford f250 a good truck?

Edmunds says

With an ideal mix of power, brawn and refinement, the 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty is a top pick for a heavy-duty truck.

What year Ford f450 is best?

The Best Model Years to Buy a Ford F-450 Super Duty

What is the gas mileage on a 2011 Ford f450?

Based on data from 10 vehicles, 791 fuel-ups and 254,215 miles of driving, the 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty gets a combined Avg MPG of 10.37 with a 0.17 MPG margin of error.

What problems did a 2011 f250 have?

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

Steering And Suspension. ...
Noises And Leaks. ...
Climate System. ...
Exhaust. ...
Engine Cooling. ...
Engine Minor. ...
Paint And Trim. ...
Transmission Minor.

What engine is in a Ford f450 diesel?

Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel Engine

6.7L High Output Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel Engine

Class is Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs.

2011 Ford F-450 car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford F-450 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

Engine problems
Steering problems
Power train problems
Wheels problems
Electrical system problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2011 Ford F-450 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

2011 Ford F-450 complaints

The NHTSA has received 9 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2011 Ford F-450.

2022-12-28

STEERING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2022-05-28
VIN: 1FT8W4DT7BE
Components: STEERING
Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-450. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel started to shake abnormally. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while accelerating at high speeds, or while driving in inclement weather, the steering wheel started to shake uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to three different dealers where the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a different dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that unknown steering parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised each time to take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

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2019-02-06

STEERING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2018-07-01
Components: STEERING
Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-450. WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH WOBBLE AND THE STEERING BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED THE STEERING PARTS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GATEWAY FORD (1055 W. ANDREW JOHNSON HIGHWAY, GREENEVILLE, TN 37745, 423-639-5151) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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2018-03-26

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2017-11-20
VIN: 1FT8W4DT8BE
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Summary: BLOWN MOTOR. BAD LIFTERS AND VALVES. EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. NO WARRANTY, I HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE ENGINE AT MY COST OF $15,000

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2017-10-09

WHEELS PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2016-11-20
Fire: 1
VIN: 1FDFE4FS1BD
Components: WHEELS
Summary: THIS VEHICLE IS SHUTTLE BUS, TRANSPORT PASSENGERS FROM CHICAGO O'HARE AIRPORT TO FOUR POINTS HOTELS AND BACK 24/7. THIS VEHICLE IS OWNED BY FOUR POINTS HOTEL AT SCHILLER PARK, IL AND I WORK AS DRIVER. ON NOVEMBER 20 2016 JUST AFTER 9 PM I WAS DRIVING THE BUS SOUTH BOUND ON MANNHEIM RD AND WHEN BREAKING TO STOP AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT AT LAWRENCE AVE THE LEFT REAR END HIT THE GROUND AND THE BUS DRAGGED UNTIL REACH COMPLETE STOP. THE REAR OUTER TIER COME OFF ALONG THE (WAS FOUND QUARTER MILE NORTH) SMALL FIRE STARTED , EVACUATED PASSENGERS. ALL BOLTS SNAPPED OFF THE REAR LEFT WHEEL AND THE OUTER TIRE CAME OFF. THE BUS WAS TOUGHED TO M&M AUTOMOTIVE INC. (708 456 6629) M&M MAINTAIN THE HOTELS BUS. PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE THE BUS STILL AT THE HOTEL AND CAN BE USED? BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN USED FOR WHILE

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2017-06-16

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2017-05-21
VIN: 1FT8W4DT8BE
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Summary: I HAVE RUNNING LIGHTS BUT NO TURN SIGNALS, BRAKE, OR FOUR WAY/EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON MY FIFTH WHEEL WHEN TOWING. THIS IS AT ANY TIME HOOKED UP TO THE TRUCK. OTHERWISE ON THE TRUCK ITSELF ALL LIGHTS WORK PROPERLY.

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2017-04-12

ENGINE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2017-04-01
Fire: 1
VIN: 1FT8W4DT6BE
Components: ENGINE
Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ON A HIGHWAY THE ENGINE BLEW UP. FORD REPORTED THE PROBLEM WAS A FAULTY GLOW PLUG WHICH FELL INTO THE CYLINDER CAUSING THE CONNECTING ROD TO BREAK AND EXIT THE SIDE OF THE ENGINE BLOCK. FIRE ENSUED BUT WAS SHORT LIVED.

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2015-01-21

ENGINE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2015-01-08
VIN: 1FD0W4HTXBE
Components: ENGINE
Summary: DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 75 M.P.H. (SPEED LIMIT 75) THE MOTOR STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART., LUCKILY MADE IT TO SHOULDER AFTER DODGING TRAFFIC. AFTER TOW TO THE DEALERSHIP, FOUND OUT IT WAS MALFUNCTIONING EGT EXHAUST SENSOR. *TR

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2014-11-17

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2014-10-04
VIN: 1FT8W4DT0BE
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-450. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL WAS CONTAMINATED AND THE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,600.

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2014-06-28

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2014-06-28
VIN: 1FT8W4DT3BE
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary: ENGINE LOGO LIGHT CAME ON; THEN RED SIGN CAME ON " STOP SAFELY NOW". I PULLED TO THE SHOULDER AND THE ENGINE STOPPED. I WAITED 30 MINUTES OR SO AND THE ENGINE STARTED AGAIN. I DROVE STARTING AND STOPPING TO A FORD DEALER IN CLARION, PA. SLEPT IN THE TRUCK ALL NIGHT AND THE NEXT MORNING [XXX] RAN THE COMPUTER AND HIS CONCLUSION WAS THE NUMBER 8 CYLINDER INJECTOR WAS BAD AND THAT CAUSES THE HEAT SENSORS TO MALFUNCTION. HE DIDN'T HAVE THE PART BUT SUGGESTED RUNNING IT UNTIL IT CUTS OUT, LET IT COOL THEN RUN IT AGAIN. WELL AFTER ABOUT 70 MILES IT STOPPED FOR GOOD. I THEN CALLED UP MONTROSS FORD, AND THEY HAD THE INJECTOR SO I BOUGHT IT THINKING NEXT I'LL FIND THE MECHANIC, ON A SATURDAY AFTERNOON I WAS WRONG. NEXT I LOOKED UP RECALLS AND I FOUND A RECALL FOR FAULTY HEAT SENSORS, THAT RECALL WAS FOR THE SAME TIME PERIOD AS MY TRUCK WAS MADE. I AM NOW SITTING ON THE SIDE OF RT. 76 WITH NO WHERE TO GO PULLING A 4 CAR TRAILER, CUSTOMERS UPSET AND MY LAST HOPE IS FORD MOTOR CO. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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2011 Ford F-450 recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2011 Ford F-450.

2014-08-13

Manufacturer: PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co.
Components: 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.

2013-10-30

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: 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.

Additional sources

More sources of information about 2011 Ford F-450 problems:

Problems with a 08 F-450? | Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum

https://www.powerstroke.org/threads/problems-with-a-08-f-450.184550/

Jan 6, 2011 ... If you can find a good 7.3 jump on it. They are strong proven engines. Another option would be hold out for the new 2011 models.

On a 2000 F450 V10 engine, at times, while running, the starter will ...

https://www.justanswer.com/ford/7mcam-2000-f450-v10-engine-times-running-starter.html

Mar 9, 2013 ... The problem you are describing is a very common problem on your F 450 ... Having starting issues with my 2011 f450. 150000. Am ... Ford 2011 super ...

2011 6.7 engine problems? - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1416594-2011-6-7-engine-problems.html

Jan 20, 2016 ... 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel - 2011 6.7 engine problems? - ok, I have read a lot of threads on here about the 6.7 having valve problems and ...

i to have, problem with ford e-450 engine v-10 to have check

https://www.justanswer.com/ford/n24jn-have-problem-ford-e-450-engine-v-10-check.html

Sep 24, 2023 ... This can be caused by many factors, such as faulty spark plugs, ignition coils, fuel injectors, vacuum leaks, low fuel pressure, camshaft or ...