Most common 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty problems
Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford F-450 Super Duty complaints by model year
Best F-450 Super Duty years: 2009, 2012, 2013. Compare all years →
2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty recalls (3)
Equipment
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.
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.
Equipment
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.
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.
Equipment
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty a good car?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 F-450 Super Duty rates few complaints: 2.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the F-450 Super Duty at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty?
The engine & cooling — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about cooling system › radiator assembly. Next is the electrical system (1).
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty, the most recent from August 18, 2014 (equipment). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford F-450 Super Duty?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009, 2012 and 2013. See the full Ford F-450 Super Duty years comparison.
At what mileage do 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 75,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.