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2011 Ford F-550
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2011 Ford F-550, covering engine and engine cooling, equipment and fuel system, other, and 8 consumer complaints received since 2013.
The component named most often is engine: 300 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 118.1 per 1,000 across all 2011 model-year vehicles and against 275.9 per 1,000 for the Ford F-550 line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 1.8 complaints per model year across the 13 Ford F-550 model years on this register; 1 complaint reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2015 (3); the most recent in the file is dated 7 Jun 2017.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 2 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg., Inc. (All Wheel) is recalling one model year 2011 Ford F-550 truck with a 6.8L gasoline engine manufactured May 14, 2010, to May 28, 2010. The affected vehicle is equipped with a PTO Assembly Pressure Switch, part number FR67, used with power take off (PTO) assemblies for Ford F-550 chassis. The PTO switch may leak oil onto the thermal blanket.
Consequence: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: All Wheel has notified the owner and will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact All Wheel customer service at 1-800-311-4778.
Filed by All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg., Inc..
Defect, as filed: PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's 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.
Consequence: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: PJ's has notified 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 August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.
Filed by PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co..
Defect, as filed: J.C. Madigan, Inc. (J.C. Madigan) is recalling one model year 2011 Ford F-550, and one model year 2013 Ford F-450 chassis with a 6.8L gasoline engine dump trucks equipped with certain PTO Assembly Pressure Switches, part number 30T37594, manufactured June 2009 through June 2013, used in power take off (PTO) assemblies. The switch may begin leaking oil.
Consequence: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: J.C. Madigan 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 in September 2014. Owners may contact J.C. Madigan customer service at 1-978-847-2900.
Filed by J.C. Madigan, Inc..
Defect, as filed: Almared, Inc., dba A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems, is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-550 transit buses manufactured May 2011 through April 2013, altered to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). In the affected vehicles, the brackets securing the passenger side CNG fuel tank may break.
Consequence: If the brackets break, the CNG tank may separate from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of a crash or possible fire.
Remedy: Almared, Inc. has notified owners and all affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. Owners may contact Almared at 1-559-485-4427.
Filed by Almared, Inc..
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 F-350/450/550 Ambulance Package vehicles manufactured February 22, 2010, through October 19, 2012 and equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine. Due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of power followed by an engine stall.
Consequence: An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, if this were to occur when the ambulance is transporting a patient, there is an increased risk of injury to the patient.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S10.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 13S10).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2011 Ford F-550 (black) against all 2011 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2011 | F-550 line | All 2011 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 300 | 275.9 | 118.1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 200 | 69 | 2.6 |
| Structure | 100 | 34.5 | 42.2 |
| Equipment | 100 | 34.5 | 4 |
| Parking Brake | 100 | 34.5 | 0.4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 100 | 137.9 | 44.2 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 300 | 275.9 | 118.1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 200 | 69 | 2.6 |
| Structure | 1 | 100 | 34.5 | 42.2 |
| Equipment | 1 | 100 | 34.5 | 4 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 100 | 34.5 | 0.4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 100 | 137.9 | 44.2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100 | 34.5 | 16.1 |
8 unique complaints, 10 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ14005 | Recall query | Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown | electrical system:software | 13 Jan 2015 | 15 Mar 2016 | 15V175000 |
| PE13038 | Preliminary evaluation | CNG Fuel Container Securement | fuel system, other:storage | 15 Nov 2013 | 9 Mar 2014 | 14V040000 |
Other Ford F-550 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 108 |
| 2008 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 108 |
| 2009 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | 5 | 8 | 2,975 |
| 2012 | 5 | 8 | 19,100 |
| 2013 NHTSA | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2014 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 2015 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 2017 | 5 | 3 | 424,742 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 | 410,389 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,049,447 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 639,456 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Ford F-550 model years · Ford: 201 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford F-550 have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 15V052000, was reported to NHTSA on 30 Jan 2015 and concerns engine and engine cooling:engine. Across all model years the Ford F-550 line has 23 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2011 Ford F-550?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 2 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2011 Ford F-550 complain about most?
Engine: 3 of 10 component mentions (300 per 1,000). Next is fuel system, diesel with 2. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.