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2011 Ford F-250 Body & structure Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the body or structure system, filed with NHTSA

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Body & structure reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
8
Latest Mar 24, 2025
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
3%
of 248 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
1
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2011 Ford F-250 submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 8 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming body or structure

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Body & structure
Filed Mar 24, 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while making a turn in either direction, there was an abnormal crunching sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the sound was caused by a misalignment between the cab and the bed of the truck. Due to the failure the cab mount bushings became worn and needed to be replaced or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the VIN. The contact was provided a case number and was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.

NHTSA ID
11650227
Incident
Mar 1, 2022
Mileage
7,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jul 25, 2022

The frame rails that hold and support the bed/box rotted prematurely. Box could fly off while driving and cause accident

NHTSA ID
11475646
Incident
Jul 25, 2022
Body & structureElectrical
Filed Sep 15, 2021

Short in body control module for fog lights.

NHTSA ID
11433074
Incident
Jul 14, 2021
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Jul 19, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RUBBER BUSHINGS IN THE CAB MOUNT WERE CORRODED AND DETERIORATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE CAB MOUNTS WERE FAILING. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,384.

NHTSA ID
11112326
Incident
Jun 28, 2018
Mileage
85,384 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jan 12, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOLLOW TUBE THAT HELD THE SPARE TIRE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FORMULA FORD LINCOLN (4318 MIDDLE RD, RUTLAND, VT 05701) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TUBE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER THAT A STRONGER TUBE WAS NEEDED DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.

NHTSA ID
11062380
Incident
Aug 15, 2015
Mileage
30,000 mi
Body & structureDriver assistanceEngine
Filed Dec 16, 2016
Fire reported

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

NHTSA ID
10935629
Incident
Dec 14, 2016
Mileage
186,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Oct 1, 2014

CONTINENT 27565R18 TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION BUT STAYED ON TIRE ACTING LIKE A WHIP THAT CAUSED $5000.00 DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK BED SIDE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10640677
Incident
Sep 23, 2014
Mileage
25,000 mi
Body & structureInterior & seats
Filed Jun 7, 2012

MY 2011 F250 SUPER DUTY HAS SHOOK SINCE THE FIRST TIME I HAD IT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 60-75MPH IT SHAKES TO THE POINT WHERE ITS UNCOMFORTABLE TO DRIVE. THE PASSENGER SEAT SHAKES, SOMETIMES WORSE THAN OTHERS. NO MATTER WHAT THE DEALER DOES TO THE WHEELS IT DOES NOT CHANGE. THEY HAVE ROTATED, REBALANCED, SWAPPED WITH ANOTHER NEW TRUCK, CHECKED ALIGNMENT AND NO CHANGE. *JS

NHTSA ID
10460908
Incident
Jan 2, 2012
Mileage
200 mi

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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