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2011 Ford F-350 electrical problems
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Owners of the 2011 Ford F-350 have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the electrical at roughly $850 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.See electrical across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Avg fix
$850
electrical complaints on the Ford F-350, by model year
Of the 4 electrical complaints filed for the 2011 Ford F-350,
here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
1 (50%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
0 (0%)
75-100k
0 (0%)
100-125k
1 (50%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
0 (0%)
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted.
Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits
and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 Ford f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge, and Lincoln mkx trucks manufactured from october 25, 2010, through november 20, 2010
If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealer will inspect the body control module and if necessary replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering electrical on this vehicle — documented
repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall
(it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service Bulletintsb18-2190Jul 2018
Some 2011-2012 F-250/F-350 and 2011-2015 F-450/F-550 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine built on or before 9-Dec-2014 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2043, P205C and/or P205D. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
FORD 2011-2012 F250, F350, F450, F550 : INFORMATION REGARDING F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L ENGINE AND BUILT BEFORE 10/11/2011 MAY EXHIBIT A MIL ON WITH DTCS, P207F, P20EE, P2200, P2201, P2209, P164A, P2A00 OR P0133.
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. POWER INCREASE RECALIBRATION IN WIDE FRAME PICK UP TRUCK (NON CHASSIS CAB). THERE IS NO MILEAGE LIMIT FOR THIS PROGRAM. POWER INCREASE WAS INCORPORATED INTO PRODUCTION VEHICLES ON 8/23/10 AND IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE EARLIER PRODUCED AFFECTED VEHICLES THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. THE NEW CALIBRATION PROVIDES EQUAL OR BETTER FUEL ECONOMY AND CONTAINS THE LATEST LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE OFFERED ON CURRENT PRODUCTION VEHICLES. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 6/28/11.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting
2 most recent
electrical · 105,451 mi
· filed 10/14/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Ford f-350 super duty. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and an unknown warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing, egt senor #4 circuit open, egt sensor was replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 105,451.
electrical · 13,500 mi
· filed 08/01/2011
In a daylight safety zone requiring headlights, I noticed my dash lights were not on, even though my light switch was in the manual on position. This occurred during daytime while traveling through dense groves of trees that allowed enough light to see the road, but produced enough shade to darken my instrument panel. On entering a tunnel, my headlights showed to be on, but the instrument panel…
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2011 Ford F-350?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 47,724 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover electrical issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Ford/F-350.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.