2011 Ford F-250 SD engine problems

Filed Dec 12, 2017 · Engine · 80 miles · WY

While driving at a speed of 50 miles per hour the truck started losing power, was able to get to side of the highway as it lost all power and shut down was unable to restart truck. Got truck towed home and went checking the motor and the antifreeze was completely dry but no leaking under motor and no warnings of lights flashed when truck shut down.. Truck is serviced every 3 months and checked at home regularly. Truck was looked at by a ase mechanic and the motor seized

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 79,530 miles · WV

7/7/17 - 2011 ford f250, 6.7l diesel engine, mileage 79530. (purchased december 2010). I was pulling a small trailer up an incline (8%) on I-64 in wv. On this portion of the interstate there was no emergency pull off shoulder. The truck operated normally for the first 3 miles ascending the hill. During the 4th mile, the truck began to gradually, but progressively lose power, going from 70 MPH down to 0. At approximately 30 MPH, the truck began to shutter slightly, and continued to do so until it stopped in the lane of traffic and stalled. There were no warning lamps or chimes that went off before the engine stalled. This vehicle is equipped with a 'stop safely now' warning, along with many other warning indicators ' but it didn't illuminate. The truck would not restart. I immediately call 911 to report that my vehicle was disabled in the roadway. After being stuck in the lane of traffic for about 10 minutes, I was able to drift the truck and the trailer backwards safely, off of the roadway, into the drainage ditch, after a break in traffic. Upon having it towed to a ford dealership, I was informed that it was going to need a motor, and it sounded like it had spun the bearings on one of the engine rods. The engine would restart at the ford dealership, but idled very rough. I confirmed that there were in fact metal shavings in the oil. The fuel was not checked for contamination. This vehicle has been maintained according to ford's recommended service guidelines. Because of the cost to me to repair ($16,000 or more), I've elected not to continue with diagnosis (at $120 per hour) to determine reason for failure. Again, there was no warning systems active at the time the engine stalled. This was an original owner, personal vehicle, and only towed a trailer on occasion. I have video from dash cam w/audio of this event.

Filed Dec 9, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 65,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. While driving, the "pull over safely now" warning indicator illuminated and the engine shut off without warning. The contact was able to manually bypass the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the egt sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Filed Oct 4, 2016 · Engine · 128,000 miles · TX

Engine - while driving on a highway, went to pass a car and the engine light came on and the message was the engine will be shutting down. I pulled to the side of the road and the truck turned itself off. What the ford mechanic said the #4 fuel injector stayed wide open, therefor burning up the piston. The truck had 128,000. Miles. It is sad that a small part like that can cause an engine failure. Had to buy a new motor ($15,000. And they would only warranty it for 2 years.) was told I could have my truck back in 5 days. It took 5 wks to get my truck back with the new engine. Picked it up at 4pm on wednesday. Thursday at 9:30am check engine light came on. The check engine light has come on three more times.

Filed Feb 17, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 85,324 miles · OH

This issue is around the diesel exhaust fluid system - specifically the reductant heater assembly but has also now affected the fuel pump and associated emissions. The problem is intermittent but occurs when the temperature falls below 30 degrees. This care has been in dealership repeatedly over the past 14 months for this issue. Part of the design of this system failure is to depower the engine which nearly caused an accident while I was driving. I have exhausted my abilities and patience with ford motor company and now submit it to you for redress. See attached pdf document for full details..

Filed Jul 12, 2015 · Engine · 31,895 miles · CA

While driving approx 60 MPH a message popped up on the display saying "stop when safe". While trying to get off the road the engine died and left me with no power brakes or steering. Had to be pushed out of the intersection. Would not restart. Truck weighs 8300 pounds. 1 hour prior I was going over a steep mountain pass. Half an hour later I was in 100+ degree desert with no cell service. Either one could have been a nightmare ending. This must be addressed.

Filed May 17, 2015 · Engine · 25,000 miles · NC

Exhaust temp sensor number 4 went out truck shut down

Filed Mar 13, 2015 · Engine · 76,000 miles · LA

While driving message came up "stop safely now" I pulled over just enough to get off the interstate, when the engine died, and wouldn't crank again. I called my dealer tarver ford, they called a wrecker to pick it up and brought it to their shop. 2 egt exhaust temp sensors bad, $260 to fix. Today 3-13-15 my engine light came on, I bought a code reader and p242a code came up another sensor bad.

Filed Feb 22, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 35,000 miles · AZ

This vehicles has experienced two incidents of the failure of the egt exhaust temperature sensors. The first in oct. 2014 the engine light came on, took the vehicle to the dealer where the issue was diagnosed and fixed. At the time I was a surprised to discover the purpose of the sensors, but not overly concerned. In april 2014, leaving town on a sunday morning with a horse trailer in tow, at 40 MPH on a city street received a message that told me to pull over safely and within 60 seconds the engine shut down leaving me in the right lane of a busy street with two horse in the trailer. No restart, called a friend to come help with the trailer and aaa to tow the vehicle to the dealer. This time a different sensor failed, with no warning. There are so many scenarios where this could result in a catastrophic event, including at highway speed, with the trailer or in a remote location with no ability to restart and move the vehicle. The concept / design of the sensor system makes no sense to me; sensor is designed to shut down the engine when egt indicate overheating, same result with sensor failure. The idea is shut down the engine before it overheats and causes damage, yet a sensor failure, which is apparently a frequent occurrence, can create a very dangerous event. I would much prefer engine damage to the alternative.

Filed Jan 22, 2015 · Engine · 78,900 miles · TX

On 1/21/15 I attempted to start my 2011 ford f 250 super duty truck. The vehicle had been parked for approximately 4 hours at the parking garage where I work. The vehicle would not start and had to be towed to randall reed ford in humble, tx. The technician has stated that the problem is the a faulty engine exhaust gas temperature sensor which is located behind the dpf. He mentioned this is a common issue with the 6.7 power stroke diesel motors. He is now recommending that all four sensors be replaced to the turne of over $900. I see that a recal is in place for the same model years in the f 350 and bigger with the same engine. The recall needs to be expanded to include the f 250.