2011 Ford F-150 Electrical System Problems
- 160
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 160 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 9 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear window · 26 records
- rear defrost · 16 records
- rear defroster · 12 records
- window defroster · 12 records
- failure mileage · 12 records
- power steering · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 55 |
| 60–100k mi | 40 |
| 100–150k mi | 27 |
| 1–30k mi | 22 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Driving 70 mph when 2011 ford f-150 while driving in cruise control with a/c on lost all power..........and a tool displayed on dash. I was able to pull over on-side of interstate luckily.......turned off vehicle waited a few minutes and re-started with no further issues. I'm concerned this is similar to other issues ford products have been having. Need answers before your vehicle hurts my family!!!
ODI 11097705
Electrical System
Battery won't if power from time to time after replacing it with a new battery. Back door says it's ajar even when it's not, i did get that repaired after that my radio stopped working checked all fuses. Lots of wiring issues
ODI 11128762
Electrical System
The ac does not blow through the front dashboard air vents, rather only through the defrost and floor. I have checked fuses, electrical connections, etc. I am also having issues with electric vacuum pump. Not sure if related.
ODI 11090462
Electrical System
The display on the odometer controls randomly works. As i start the vehicle, the "ford tough" welcome screen is displayed, but part way through that welcome the display freezes and stays showing ford tough. I then do not have any access to odometer, gas distance, mpg, trailer, or any other information as the screen is frozen. This happen 90% of the time as i start the vehicle. I have reset the systems, checked…
ODI 11090459
Electrical System · Power Train
Air handler diverter switch burnt out causing fire at 35000 miles, power train idles high at stops trying to go, at down shift when slowing it jerks very badly truck has only 40000 miles on it. These are ongoing problems for many miles
ODI 11082473
Electrical System · Power Train
While driving on the interstate at 70 mph my speed information screen showed the wrench and the transmission down shifted to a lower gear. I had to pull off the interstate and restart the vehicle after waiting a few minutes. After i restarted the vehicle the check engine light and wrench went out. Subsequent problems have been the transmission will not shift out of gear and the information screen shows the wrench.…
ODI 11082150
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 30 mph, the steering seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was able to be restarted after a few moments. The contact called the manufacturer and was transferred to nhtsa to file a complaint. The vehicle was taken to evergreen ford lincoln (1500 18th ave nw, issaquah, wa…
ODI 11080114
Electrical System
The instrument cluster lcd display loses functionality immediately after the vehicle starts. This prevents the instrument panel from displaying the selected transmission gear, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement. It also prevents warning chimes, messages, and lights from operating. I have no visibility about the car's health, odometer, warnings, etc.
ODI 11186940
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
I have several occasion for the past couple of years of my f150 not starting when turning the key on. I have taken it to the ford dealership several times but they couldn't determine the problem. I've had several occasion of the low oil pressure light turn on and the vehicle has stalled. Just recently i was making a right turn and at a small angle and the truck completely stalled out while driving. I had to coast to…
ODI 11073732
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Rear windows equipped with defroster and rear passenger side windows with slider windows shatter when the rear defrost button is used. My vehicle has the slider window and upon replacing at safelite glass they said they see this frequent on ford trucks and that to prevent is to either not hookup defrost when window is replaced or not use the rear defrost.
ODI 11074190
Electrical System · Power Train
While driving my transmission will suddenly downshifted to first gear. No rhyme or reason. The last time it happened i was probably going 35 to 40mph. It threw everyone in the cabin forward like we hit something in the road. It has happened multiple times and is getting worse. I have spoken to ford and informed them about the similarities of a recall on the same problem but ford states my vin number does not fall…
ODI 11072474
Electrical System
2011 f150 has a serious electrical problem that is a safety issue, the rear defroster on a power sliding rear window know for failing to work, and if left on and vibration from a road bump can cause a sudden connection which will then cause the rear glass to shatter, and at this point there are thousands of cases, of this problem and ford refuses to fix the issue claiming the glass is not their problem
ODI 11289324
Electrical System
Rear window defroster light doesn't come on. The rear window doesn't defrost but the mirrors do. Do i have to wait for a fire when it is known that this is a problem and ford doesn't issue a recall. To many people are having bthis bproblem and there are fires and rear windows blowing out.
ODI 11067414
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
While running the defroster, the driver's side rear window popped and the glass shattered. I was driving to work in the morning going approximately 30mph. I was not turning.
ODI 11065719
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
When pulling out of a parking lot the instrument cluster lcd goes black, assisted power steering stops working making it hard to steer. Then after a few seconds comes back on and steering rapidly corrects to current position. So far has mostly happened during the first few minutes after running. So far this has only happened once while driving on the highway during a straight stretch.
ODI 11072269
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving in reverse at unknown speeds, the reverse indicator did not illuminate and the back up camera failed to respond. The transmission warning indicator also illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired, the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 71,986.
ODI 11064190
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
My 2011 ford f150 ecoboost is making a humming noise when you start the truck and move the shifter into a gear and apply the brakes., does this for about a minute or i rev the engine and it goes away. The brake pedal feels very week then the pressure comes back up. I have had this truck into gateway ford in greeneville tn since the second day i own the truck. The saleman said this is normal for this type motor. They…
ODI 11079656
Electrical System · Power Train
My 2011 ford f-150 pick-up is shifting very hard from 1st gear to 2nd gear. The hard shift causes my pick-up to lurch forward abruptly. It also shifts hard some of the time when it shifts from 2nd to 3rd gear. I took my pick-up to our local ford dealer, and they recommended a transmission update for $100.00 not covered by the extended warranty.
ODI 11083557
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle then lost power. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump relay box failed and caused the fuel pump to burn. The mechanic stated that the fuel…
ODI 11055888
Electrical System · Power Train
On 11/25/17 i was travelling on the highway at approximately 65 mph and the truck started bucking and downshifting. I was able to safely pull off at the next exit and park the truck and had to have it towed to a trusted repair shop. The truck was still bucking fairly violently even at slow speeds while i was trying to park it. The truck would also not shift into reverse. Repairs were performed and a transmission…
ODI 11057980
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled and the service warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to town east ford (18411 lyndon b johnson fwy, mesquite, tx 75150), but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
ODI 11044072
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
No left rear break light, no left rear turn light, only flashes quickly on left side mirror and left front turn signal. Had it tested with 3 different mechanics, who all state modular defect. Two different ford dealers claim no issue with vinn#, yet there are recalls for same issue. Problem is both stationary and moving. New bulbs short out. Unable to get vehicle inspected due to issue.
ODI 11060839
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an unknown service station where the mechanic informed the contact that the mass air flow sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After the failure occurred, the check engine warning indicator failed to appear. The contact called portsmouth ford lincoln at…
ODI 11034260
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Intermittent no-start. All electrics work, but engine will not engage/crank. "cannot detect intel-key" message on dash board read-out.
ODI 11042018
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 30 mph, the service engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle started to lose power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the led brain speed sensor failed and needed replacement. The dealer (sebring ford in sebring, florida) was contacted by phone, but the vehicle was not taken in for diagnostic…
ODI 11030330