Worst 2011 Ford F-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Steering Defects
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Ford F-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 795 | 5 | 2 | 103,608 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 479 | 9 | 1 | 59,374 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 416 | 7 | 1 | 79,943 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 215 | 5 | 10 | 80,953 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 205 | 10 | — | 80,046 mi | |
| Brakes | 161 | 14 | 1 | 66,299 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 91 | 1 | 2 | 85,804 mi | |
| Fuel System | 73 | — | — | 57,797 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 44 | 1 | — | 82,365 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 42 | 1 | 1 | 30,927 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 28 | — | 2 | 21,905 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 28 | — | — | 81,771 mi | |
| Body Structure | 27 | 2 | — | 67,978 mi | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 22 | — | — | 50,073 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 17 | — | — | 77,321 mi | |
| Rear Window Defogger | 15 | — | 2 | 60,079 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 14 | 1 | — | 58,646 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 8 | — | 57,750 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 12 | — | — | 197,289 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 11 | — | 1 | 23,989 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 9 | — | 1 | 30,000 mi | |
| Visibility | 9 | — | — | 29,284 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 8 | — | — | 73,200 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 8 | — | 1 | 58,000 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | 1 | — | 66,922 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 5 | — | — | 127,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring | 5 | — | — | 167,057 mi | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Ford F-150
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,465,982 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks, 2012 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Mustang vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FORD F-150, 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, AND 2012-2013 MUSTANG VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT" AND 108 ÂLAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) THAT WAS CALIBRATED OUT OF SPECIFICATION FOR REVERSE GEAR.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 F-250, F-350, F-450 AND F-550 HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 12, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2011. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 114, ÂTHEFT PROTECTION. THE TRANSMISSION CAN BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL DUE TO BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK SWITCH PROBLEM.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FORD F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE, AND LINCOLN MKX TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE INSPECTED USING INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (IDS) THAT HAD A CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE TO READ THE SUSPECT BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SERIAL NUMBER. BASED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER THE BCM WAS EITHER NOT AFFECTED OR REPLACED. THE CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE WAS NOT READING THE CORRECT SET OF CHARACTERS, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY A BCM THAT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AFFECTED BCMS MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES. DURING A SIX-DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD, THE SUPPLIER OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE MANUFACTURED MODULES THAT MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
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2011 Ford F-150 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2011 Ford F-150 reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford F-150 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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