2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 2 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling; the 2009 and 2010 and 2012 and 2013 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2014
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Truck started, but intermittent lighting and interior cab electronics. Diagnosed as intermittent electrical spike. Replaced one of the alternators and bypassed engine wiring harness that supposedly had a short. Vehicle has an extended warranty ( ford esp ), stating that electrical components, including harnesses, are covered. Claim denied by dealer ( boucher ford west bend, wis) while traveling with no reasonable explanation. Dealers seem to have a problem doing warranty work, but are glad to charge top rates. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-450 super duty. The contact stated that the radiator was leaking. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 30,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2013
Recalls - 3 campaigns
Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. (Vanair) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperDuty chassis modified by Vanair and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies used with model 60-85 UDSM, 125-185 USDM, and Genair 125-185 driven air compressor systems. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Remedy: Vanair will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Vanair customer service at 1-800-526-8817.
Versalift East, LLC (Versalift) is recalling certain Aerial devices manufactured on 2009-2013 Ford, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty 6.8L gas engine chassis, modified by Versalift and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products FR67 PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Remedy: Versalift will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2014. Owners may contact Versalift customer service at 1-888-866-1400.
Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Superduty chassis modified by Jerr-Dan and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Remedy: Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666.
How other years compare
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Is the 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty reliable?
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.
Does the 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.