2011 Ford F-250 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

30Engine complaints

12.1%Of all 248 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

SUSPENSION109 · 44%

STEERING102 · 41.1%

ENGINE30 · 12.1%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM18 · 7.3%

Unspecified / other18 · 7.3%

Share of the 248 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Ford F-250 overview page.

What owners report

“THE TRUCK WENT TO LIMP MODE FOR 3 SEC THEN SHUT OFF. MY SON WAS DRIVING AND IT SHUT OF ON A BUSY 4 LANE…”NHTSA complaint 10899388 — filed 08/29/2016

“PULLING MY FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER UP A HILL AT 50MPH THE ENGINE JUST SHUT DOWN VERY ABRUPTLY. NO ALARMS OR LIGHTS THAT I SAW. AFTER…”NHTSA complaint 10882426 — filed 07/04/2016

“WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH ON CITY STREET "STOP SAFELY NOW" APPEARED ON THE DASH SCREEN. WITHIN A FEW SECOND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, WHICH…”NHTSA complaint 10874518 — filed 06/16/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Ford F-250 have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Ford F-250: 30 of 248 complaints on file (12.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

248 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none 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 07/14/2026.