2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Q: How much is a 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty worth?

Comparable 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty listings run roughly $30,900–$45,500, typically around $36,067 (from 10 vehicles).

2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty at a glance

Safety recalls3

Owner complaints2

Typical price$36,067

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty recalls 3

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #14V507000 · 18/08/2014

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. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

Fix: 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. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666.

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #14V496000 · 11/08/2014

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. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

Fix: 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. Owners may contact Versalift customer service at 1-888-866-1400.

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #14V494000 · 08/08/2014

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. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

Fix: 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. Owners may contact Vanair customer service at 1-800-526-8817.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Engine And Engine Cooling

Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

What's a 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty worth?

Low

$30,900

Typical price

$36,067

High

$45,500

From 10 comparable 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty listings.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Electrical

On certain vehicles, the Body Control Module (BCM) may develop an internal short. If an electrical short occurs, an overheating condition may result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the Body Control Module.

Transport Canada #2010463 · Dec 2010

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty trims & engines on record

Trims

Lariat

Engines

6.7L 8-cyl 390 hp

2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty vehicles on record

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Other Ford F-450 Super Duty model years

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2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, engine and engine cooling.

How much is a 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty worth?

Comparable 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty listings run roughly $30,900–$45,500, typically around $36,067 (from 10 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.