2011 FORD F-450 PROBLEMS

Model Trims
F-450 6.7 V8 Power Stroke TD (400 Hp) 4x4 Automatic DRW

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Engine issues:
- Blown motor. Bad lifters and valves. Exhaust temperature sensor check engine light. No warranty, I had to replace entire engine at my cost of $15,000
- Driving on freeway at 75 m.P.H. (speed limit 75) the motor stalled and would not restart. After tow to the dealership, found out it was malfunctioning egt exhaust sensor.
- Engine logo light came on; then red sign came on "stop safely now". Engine stopped. Diagnosed as bad number 8 cylinder injector causing heat sensor malfunction. Later found a recall for faulty heat sensors.
- Blown motor. Bad lifters and valves. Exhaust temperature sensor check engine light. No warranty, I had to replace entire engine at my cost of $15,000
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2. Electrical issues:
- No turn signals, brake, or four way/emergency lights on fifth wheel when towing.
- No turn signals, brake, or four way/emergency lights on fifth wheel when towing.
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3. Steering issues:
- Steering wheel shaking abnormally at high speeds, repaired multiple times but failure recurs.
- Steering wheel shaking abnormally at high speeds, repaired multiple times but failure recurs.
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4. Fuel system issues:
- Engine lost power and steering seized, dealer stated fuel was contaminated and fuel system needed replacement.
- Engine lost power and steering seized, dealer stated fuel was contaminated and fuel system needed replacement.
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5. Suspension issues:
- Experienced death wobble, uncontrollable steering at 45-50 mph.
- Experienced death wobble, uncontrollable steering at 45-50 mph.
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6. Mechanical failure:
- While driving at 45 mph on a highway the engine blew up due to a faulty glow plug causing connecting rod to break.
- While driving at 45 mph on a highway the engine blew up due to a faulty glow plug causing connecting rod to break.
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