2011 Ford F-250 Engine Problems
- 25
- 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 25 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- shut down · 9 records
- stop safely · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Purchased vehicle 11-2018 have taken to two service shops engine knock. Metal in filter. Cylinder #1 low compression due to bad machining of the engine block. Vehicle non drivable.
ODI 11230247
Engine
Takata recall while driving down road, vehicle went into reduce speed mode. When slowed down, engine shut off and would not start.
ODI 11088442
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle vibrated, emitted a knocking noise, and the engine emitted smoke. The contact was able to coast onto the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer to be diagnosed and a failure code for the engine valve was detected. The dealer informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was not replaced.…
Fire reported
ODI 11084558
Engine
2011 f250 6.2l engine. Truck dies randomly and will not restart for sometimes days. Sometimes it starts and sometimes it doesn't. Weather is not a factor, sometimes its warm sometimes its cold. Very random start and no start issue.
ODI 11088473
Body · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Our lady of the lakes road in st. Martin parish, louisiana, is a curvy road. The "service advance track and hill descent control, check engine light and break light" came on. The "!" and the "abs" light came on. Break pedal was hard to depress, while in motion. Fire started under the hood and burnt front seats and engine on
Fire reported
ODI 10935629
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
Engine · Unknown Or Other
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 letting it sit for a minute or so, put it in park and it restarted, oil temp at 240, trans: temp at 201. First time this has happened. A little over 50,000 miles.
ODI 10882426
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My vehicle has experienced no power while accelerating onto a state highway. Acceleration was extremely slow and created a dangerous situation in which the vehicle had to be pulled over on the shoulder immediately to move out of the way of traffic, which was very far away when i initial pulled out on the highway. This occurred multiple times and at random. The vehicle could only reach 40 mph on flat highway and…
ODI 10874517
Engine
The truck that i own has no accidents, no damages, 75k miles on it and the radiator is prematurely failing. This coolant leak on the lower driver's side is a reoccurring issue with this model vehicle and would cause the engine to overheat. Ford is aware of the issue and has refused to recall the part.
ODI 10862512
Engine
Turned onto busy highway, vehicle warning chimed a few times and message center said 'stop safely now" vehicle slowed down and then shut off in the middle if an intersection with no prior warning. I had to have my wife exit the vehicle to a safe location and then have the vehicle pushed out of the intersection. I contacted a towing company to have the truck towed to a local ford shop. They diagnosed it as a failed…
ODI 10790406
Engine
When stationary exhaust fumes are drawn into cab of truck by the air handling system. This is an ongoing problem.
ODI 11258244
Engine
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 eliminated the power brakes and steering, while still at 35 mph. This made the vehicle difficult to control and stop. Vehicle would not restart, luckily i was able to pull into a parking lot and out of traffic. This turned out to be any egt sensor failure.
ODI 10874518
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle shook and stalled. The steering wheel became difficult to turn and the brakes failed. The vehicle had a full tank of fuel. The vehicle took awhile to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
ODI 10846200
Engine
Driving the car at 50 miles per hour on a highway, the message "pull over safely now" came on, within 10 seconds the engine and subsequently steering shut itself down. There was no place to pull over except for a turn out lane. I bought this car to pull my 2 horse trailer and drive on interstate for long road trips. I drive at night since that is easier on my horses. If the engine and steering can shut itself down…
ODI 10695249
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. The contact stated that after coming to a stop, there was an abnormal odor coming from the radiator. The contact noticed coolant leaking from the radiator. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10680925
Engine
Truck shut down by itself. Towed truck to dealership and was told the egt exhaust gas temperature sensor went out. Discovered that ford was under investigation on a partial recall of same part for same engine for ambulance package trucks. Called ford to ask if my truck was covered and was told no even through it is the same part and the same engine as the october 2013 recall of 2011-2012 ford f 250 ambulance package…
ODI 10679764
Engine
Started vehicle and drove about 1/4 mile and warning came on to find a safe place to pull over. Check engine light came on. Soon as i slowed down and stopped the engine shut off. Had to have it towed to dealer. Was told it was a bad sensor. Something to do with egr/ oil pressure. This is second time this happen. Previous time was while driving through town, stopped at a red light and truck shut off for overheating.…
ODI 10676579
Engine
Driver was piloting vehicle through turn at intersection fully loaded with salt and a snow plow. Vehicle dash display read shut down vehicle safely and then immediately shut the vehicle down. Truck was stranded impeding traffic for 40 minutes until a good samaritan was able to pull it back out of the intersection. Vehicle was towed to dealer and egt exhaust temp sensor was found to be bad. The charge was $100 for…
ODI 10676483
Engine
While going up the highway the message of " stop safely now" was displayed. Once pulling over to stop the truck died and would not start back. Had to have it towed to a dealership. Turns out the egt exhaust gas temperature sensor was faulty. This seems to be a very common issue. *tr
ODI 10680240
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
Engine
Stop safely now came on in display. Continued driving until i came to a stop light. When i slowed to stop and slowed to 3 mph the vehicle shut down in 5 pm traffic. Had it towed to home where it started the next am. Attempted to drive it to the dealership under the advisement of the service writer and it shut down again 2 miles from home. Had to wait on a tow again to the dealership. One of the four egt exhaust…
ODI 10676278
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Purchased 2mth ago. Would not start. Replaced batteries. 4 wks later "pull over safety" on & shut down on a windy road at 6pm. Vehicle towed to auto place. $1500 fix electrical problem. 1 mth later it does it again down busy freeway almost causing near collisions. Toad again. Fixed and same afternoon pulling out to state highway and same signal to pull over comes on & vehicle shuts down & backing up 5pm traffic…
ODI 10565040
Engine
Loud metallic rapping sounds emanating from engine during cold weather start-ups. Unknown mechanical defect in motor. *tr
ODI 10497918
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f250 sd. The contact stated that there were exhaust fumes inside the vehicle and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer and advised the contact that the cause of the failure was an obstructed exhaust gas recirculation cooler cord. The exhaust gas recirculation cooler cord was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
ODI 10510437
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Our first f150 ecoboost purchased in july 2011 was taken by ford as a lemon. The replacement truck provided in november 2011 has the same issues. While driving in rain on a freeway our v6 ecoboost f150 truck engine starts to shudder, shake and then rapidly lose power while driving at highway speeds. Then the engine completely shuts down when accelerating. Our vehicle barely made it to the side of the road where it…
ODI 10514564