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2011 Ford F-350: engine stalls while driving

7 of the 136 complaints about the 2011 Ford F-350 describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints
7
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
88,000
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 10 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

What owners say

Filed Jun 5, 2025 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-350. The contact stated while reversing, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that an independent mechanic arrived at the residence however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed, and the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied assistance in covering the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Feb 18, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · 40,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and stalled. During the failure, diesel fuel and oil spilled from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the strap that secured the fuel injectors had failed, causing the fuel injectors to eject from the engine. The contact was advised that the fuel injector straps, fuel injectors, and several fuel hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 112,102 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-350. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost power. The service advisory indicator illuminated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the engine failed to crank and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,102.

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Engine · 86,509 miles · SC

Purchased vehicle. Drove 63 miles towards home then check engine lite illuminated. Drove to a close ford dealer and diagnosed as an egt sensor failure. I was told had I driven further the engine would have been disabled and I would have stalled on the road.

Filed Apr 1, 2015 · Engine · 167,580 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-350. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the egt sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,580.

Filed Jul 29, 2014 · Fuel system · 88,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-350. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the engine stalled without warning . The contact was unable to start the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the fuel temperature sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2013 · Engine · 26,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-350. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was merged off road and engine stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed as having a faulty engine egt exhaust gas temperature sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 26000.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

EngineReported October 30, 2013 · 2,951 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 13V535000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2011 Ford F-350 stalling

Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2011 Ford F-350?

7 of 136 owner complaints about the 2011 Ford F-350 (5%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2004.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 Ford F-350?

There is 1 recall and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2011 Ford F-350

Ball joint 12Loss of power 12Check engine light 9Fuel pump 7

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