2011 Ford F-250 Power Train Problems
- 13
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 13 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
The truck randomly goes into neutral for very extended amount of time and and has no throttle control during while stander-ed driving. The truck only has 61000 miles on it just out of warranty and i have contacted ford. And they do not help
ODI 11234894
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Was traveling at 70mph on the highway when my 2011 f250 xlt super cab suddenly shifted from 6th gear into 1st gear causing a loss of control and the truck to spin out. The truck is a 6.2l with a 6 speed automatic transmission.
ODI 11190242
Power Train
When driving the 6 speed transmission has a terrible shift from 3 to 4 and whenever you are driving at hwy speeds in 6th gear and push the gas pedal to go a little faster in will sometimes downshift into 1st gear
ODI 11180468
Power Train
Our 2011 ford f250 truck is down shifting extremely hard from 3rd gear to 1st gear (automatic transmission) when braking. It shifts so hard that the seat belts will lock up and it will bark the tires almost as if you had slammed on brakes. We have had several times that we have been almost rear ended by cars behind us when slowing down and the sudden shift occurs. We have spoken to several mechanics who have told us…
ODI 11190194
Power Train · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle intermittently lost power and shut down. The traction control and traction sensor indicators illuminated. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The dealer was not called and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000. The vin was not provided.
ODI 11081093
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle slowed down and the rear passenger and driver side wheels seized. In addition, the transmission warning indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission was losing line pressure and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v248000 (power train). The contact stated…
ODI 10986355
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The truck went to limp mode for 3 sec then shut off. My son was driving and it shut of on a busy [redacted] with nowhere to go ,no power steering ,brakes ,no motor nothing. Let it be known and i am coping this letter. This could be very hazardous even deadly. I hope something is done before it kills someone or multiple people. The vehicle was in motion when it happend.
ODI 10899388
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. The contact stated that while the vehicle parked and on for approximately 15 minutes, there was an abnormal popping noise and the vehicle immediately began to roll away into a frozen lake. The vehicle went through the ice and began sinking. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed from the scene and taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was awaiting…
Crash reported
ODI 10810719
Engine · Power Train
Driving through my neighborhood at approximately 30mph. Less than a mile from my house, vehicle displays warning to stop vehicle safely. I began to turn into a driveway so that i could turn around and head back home and the vehicle shut down. My truck was now blocking the roadway and a person's driveway at the only entrance to the subdivision during the morning commute hours. I shut the truck off, and tried to…
ODI 10676377
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while traveling 66 mph, the vehicle shook violently and there was loss of acceleration power. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's residence and was later taken to an authorized dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. Later while traveling 35 mph, the vehicle began to wobble uncontrollably, causing the vehicle to veer to the…
ODI 10475859
Power Train
While driving downhill on a road in nh, at approximately 60 mph, my automatic transmission suddenly down shifted from 6th gear to 4th gear and then within 2 seconds then downshifted to 2nd gear causing sudden and swift reduction in speed. No engine warning lights were displayed. Roads were dry and no one was immediately behind me. I brought it to the dealer and they said they downloaded the most current patches for…
ODI 10424121
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. The contact stated that he shifted into drive from reverse and the vehicle continued to drive in reverse. The contact shut the vehicle off and it operated as normal upon restart. The failure recurred approximately one year later and the contact crashed into a mailbox. No injuries were reported. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently begin…
Crash reported
ODI 10442482
Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. While attempting to merge onto the interstate the vehicle hesitated and the gear would not shift into second or third gear causing the transmission to shift with greater force, and the rear wheels to lock. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. The dealers diagnostic test indicated that the transmission was sending incorrect signals. The…
ODI 10398206