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2011 Ford

F-450

Crew Cab Chassis, RWD, 8 cyl, 6.7 L, Diesel

Ford F-450: best and worst years
2011 Ford F-450

Closest available photo (2010 model year); you're viewing the 2011.

2010 photoJzadehCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Engine & performance

Efficiency

Fuel economy
Not EPA-ratedMost heavy-duty trucks and vans (over 8,500 lb gross vehicle weight rating) are exempt from EPA fuel economy testing, so no official MPG exists for this vehicle.

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
9 See on NHTSA

Recalls NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

14V498000 Aug 13, 2014 EQUIPMENTPJ'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…

Summary: 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.

Vehicles covered (all models): 3

Full notice
13V535000 Oct 30, 2013 ENGINEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 F-350/450/550 Ambulance Package vehicles manufactured February 22, 2010, through October…

Summary: 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.

Vehicles covered (all models): 2,951

Full notice

Source: NHTSA

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE27%
  • STEERING18%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING9%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9%
  • POWER TRAIN9%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 11 total.

Ford F-450: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • RQ14005opened Jan 13, 2015ENGINE

    Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.