Most common 2011 Ford F-650 SD problems
Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford F-650 SD complaints by model year
Best F-650 SD years: 2018, 2011, 2015. Compare all years →
2011 Ford F-650 SD recalls (3)
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 and 2015 Ford F-650, and F-750 trucks manufactured February 14, 2011, to April 28, 2015, and equipped with a 70% fixed bench passenger seat.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat belt anchorage locations, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Power train › Axle assembly
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-650 trucks, manufactured from February 2, 2011, through February 17, 2011, and equipped with a meritor mfs08 front steer axle. The bolts attaching the steering arm to the steering knuckle were not properly tightened.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and steering knuckle, and repair the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 20, 2012.
Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-650 and f-750 trucks, equipped with air brakes and a trailer package or tractor package, for an incorrectly programmed ABS module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems (ABS)."
Remedy: Dealers will notify owners and replace the ABS module free of charge. The safety recall began on May 18, 2011. Owners May contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Ford F-650 SD a good car?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2011 F-650 SD rates few complaints: 40% fewer complaints than a typical year of the F-650 SD at the same age. It is one of the best F-650 SD years by this measure. 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-650 SD?
The electrical system — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford F-650 SD have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2011 Ford F-650 SD, the most recent from August 20, 2015 (anchorage). 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-650 SD?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018, 2011 and 2015. See the full Ford F-650 SD years comparison.
At what mileage do 2011 Ford F-650 SD problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 11,000 miles; 100% 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.