2011 Ford F-350 Engine Problems

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

21Engine complaints

15.4%Of all 136 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

STEERING49 · 36%

SUSPENSION44 · 32.4%

ENGINE21 · 15.4%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM13 · 9.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10 · 7.4%

Share of the 136 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Ford F-350 overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate abnormally. The contact stated that the…”NHTSA complaint 11493409 — filed 11/14/2022

“DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, HIT BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THE WHOLE FRONT END STARTS WOBBLING SO BAD AND HAD TO SLOW WAY…”NHTSA complaint 11338885 — filed 07/12/2020

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. THE SERVICE ADVISORY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED…”NHTSA complaint 11080911 — filed 03/22/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Ford F-350 have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Ford F-350: 21 of 136 complaints on file (15.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Ford F-350 have in total?

136 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 5 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.