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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2011 Ford F-450 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component13
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 9 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Safety recalls13
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 25, 201515V175000 | Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V175000
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| Aug 18, 201414V507000 | EquipmentThe 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V507000
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| Aug 13, 201414V498000 | EquipmentThe 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V498000
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| Aug 11, 201414V496000 | EquipmentThe 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V496000
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| Aug 8, 201414V494000 | EquipmentThe 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V494000
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| Jun 23, 201414V360000 | EquipmentThe 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V360000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: F-450 Sd, F-450 Super Duty, F-450. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component17
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 29 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 24 |
| Steering | 3 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 18 |
| Power train | 2 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 12 |
| Wheels | 1 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 6 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names F-450, F-450 SD, F-450 Super Duty.
Latest reports
- Steering
“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.”
- Steering
“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.”
- Power train
“When traveling down the hiway,sometimes you will lose power. You will feel a jerk. The engine is still running but no power to the wheels. Pretty scary when you are trying to pass a vehicle on the interstate.”
Other Ford F-450 model years
- 20156 recalls7 complaints
- 20145 recalls4 complaints
- 201312 recalls8 complaints
- 201214 recalls17 complaints
- 201113 recalls17 complaints
- 201010 recalls4 complaints
- 20099 recalls3 complaints
- 20085 recalls68 complaints
- 20072 recalls16 complaints
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2011 Ford F-450 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford F-450 have?
NHTSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Ford F-450. The most recent, 15V175000 (reported March 25, 2015), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2011 Ford F-450 recalls for?
The largest group is equipment, with 9 campaigns. Others: power train (1), engine (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Ford F-450?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 17 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Ford F-450?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.
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