2011 Ford F-150 Power Train Problems
- 495
- 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 495 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- first gear · 28 records
- power train · 27 records
- lead frame · 14 records
- failure mileage · 14 records
- downshifted first · 11 records
- speed sensor · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 137 |
| 100–150k mi | 109 |
| 1–30k mi | 88 |
| 30–60k mi | 68 |
| 150–400k mi | 57 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
I'm having problem with the output speed sensor on the vehicle's transmission. It has cause the transmission to force a temporary downshift into 1st gear. At the time of the downshift, my vehicle experienced an abrupt speed reduction that cause the rear tires to slide and loss of vehicle control. Ford has recalled some of the f150's but has left others like mine with the same issue out of the recall.
ODI 11032684
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 40 mph, the transmission dropped from the fifth to the first gear. Also, the speedometer moved erratically and was unable to register the exact speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a loss of communication in the speed sensors. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was contacted (performance ford in…
ODI 11051712
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
When trying to shift into reverse the dash light will not illuminate, will not shift into reverse, and maintenance wrench light comes on. I am able to shift into neutral, drive, and any other gear with dash illumination and operate the vehicle. Reverse will not shift and after multiple tries it finally takes and "jolts" backwards without warning and allows me to backup. However dash light never changes and am unsure…
ODI 11032809
Engine · Power Train
2011 ford f-150 xlt supercrew 4x2. I was operating the vehicle in normal conditions earlier this week and noticed that the vehicle was not accelerating after pushing on the gas pedal. I had noticed this very intermittently over the past several months, but this issue was constant. There were no warning indicators, but when attempting to accelerate the pu seemed to be operating at about 30-40% of the expected…
ODI 11023753
Power Train
2011 ford f150 5.0 lariat, vehicle downshifted into 1st gear while on highway causing rear tires to lock up and slide offroad to stop. Was told was not covered under current recall for same issue even after all vehicle specs and built at same plant
ODI 11113603
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Output speed sensor (oss) failure (recall: 16n02). I was driving down a city street at approximately 45 mph, when the vehicle suddenly down shifted from fifth gear to first gear and then shifted back into fifth gear after approximately 10-15 seconds. Later that day, i was accelerating from a stop light when the vehicle felt like it had lost power and began to jerk when i pressed the gas. The speedometer stopped…
ODI 11019060
Power Train · Steering
I have a 2011 f150 with just under 44k miles. Took the truck in for a set of front brakes and was advised that there was a small leak not exactly sure where it was coming from. Within less that a week the engine was not engaging took it back to the dealership they advised that i needed a new transmission as there were no fluids in it. Needless to say i was quite surprised as we had just topped off all the fluids in…
ODI 11015748
Power Train
I've had transmission problems from the beginning with this vehicle. At first, the transmission would down shift very hard at random times, especially slow speeds. The past few months, after a rain the transmission will run in 5th gear only. Once i drive a few miles, i can turn the vehicle off for a minute and it will usually correct the problem. Last week, i was driving steadily at about 45 mph when the…
ODI 11015228
Engine · Power Train
When accelerating onto the highway the power shut down and the engine shaked violently and the engine light came on. Afterword i could not speed up pass 50mph. I pulled over let it rest for 30min and the engine light stayed on and i was not able to do any aggressive accelerations and could barely make it up hills.
ODI 11014808
Power Train
Tl* the contact's husband owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 73 mph, the vehicle downshifted into first gear without warning. The contact stated that the rear wheels seized, which caused the vehicle to lose control. The vehicle was taken to john vance ford ([redacted], guthrie, ok 73044, tel: [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the leadframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was…
ODI 11012591
Power Train
TRANSMISSION SLIPPING
ODI 11006099
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the transmission failed to shift without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (tallassee automotive, [redacted], tallassee, al, 36078) where it was diagnosed that the lead frame wiring harness to the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and…
ODI 11020553
Power Train
I took my f-150 in for the same exact symptoms of recall #16s19. They replaced the same exact part required to remedy the outstanding recall, but my vin was not covered. This recall needs to be expanded to cover further vin's since it is a larger issue than currently reported.
ODI 11020890
Power Train
I stopped to back into a parking spot, but when i put the shift lever into reverse the "r" indication would not illuminate, and reverse would not engage. This caused the check engine light to come on. When i attempted to shift into any other gear, the "prnd" lights would not illuminate. When the truck was put into drive, the gear would engage, but it seemed to be under limited power. When gears a changed, the…
ODI 11000533
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted into first gear from fifth and sixth gear while being operated at 65 mph. All the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer where it was determined that this was a common electrical issue with ford vehicles. A remedy was not provided. The contact stated the vehicle operated…
ODI 10991757
Power Train
Vehicle would not illuminate correct gear when inserting key into the ignition. The vehicle could not be started. After waiting 10 minutes, the p was illuminated in the instrument cluster and the vehicle started as normal. Soon after, the p would not illuminate. The vehicle could not be shifted into drive to move. This happened while driving and the vehicle downshifted to first gear. Took the vehicle to the…
ODI 10991261
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
I have a 2011 f150 truck it's saying power steering assist fault, service advancetrac, when i turn the wheel it makes a loud noice still drivable but dangerous. I have looked everywhere online there is recalls on this exact same thing just not on my vin for this truck but same year an truck has recalls. This is very dangerous an very expensive to fix your self . This is a ford default an they are not wanting to fix…
ODI 10992626
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The speedometer begins swinging erratically then the truck automatically downshifts from 6th gear to 1st gear at full highway speed (70 mph) causing the back tires to lock up and skid down the road. Extremely dangerous. Contacted ford and they said they were aware of the problem and there is actually a recall on this very problem, but not for my truck since it was not within the recall dates by a few months. Took…
ODI 11001828
Power Train
4x4 automatically engiges into 4low with the switch set to 4high causing damage to the transfer case at higher speeds. The vehicle is supposed to be stopped and in neutral to engage low gear, but does it while driving.
ODI 11075126
Engine · Power Train
Truck has a timing chain rattle and has had the same rattle for 28,000 miles, since i've owned the truck. It only happens when the truck has been sitting for an extended period. The rattle lasts from 2-10 seconds. I have videos of it happening in my driveway, after a cold start. Dealer refuses to fix it because it doesn't happen after i drive it to them and they start it. Tsb-14-0194, tsb 16-0027, tsb- 15-0131. All…
ODI 11084674
Power Train
As one is coming to a complete stop and even as one slowly comes out of a complete stop it feels like the power pops into the gear. The bump is only felt the moment just before a complete stop and the moment of coming out of complete stop. The popping happens 80% of the time while coming to a complete stop but 100% of the time while accelerating out of a compleate stop. Has not happened at all while driving through…
ODI 10978507
Power Train
Transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever in the reverse 'r' position and the vehicle's transmission does go in reverse, the 'r' may not illuminate on the dashboard of the f-150. The backup lamp on the rear of the vehicle may not illuminate. This was a previous recall for this year model but i have been told my truck was not affected. Every symptom descrided is exactly what is…
ODI 10978885
Power Train
On 1 april 2017 at approximately 12:00 pm the vehicle was merging onto the highway when a loud thud was heard and the vehicle suddenly began to decelerate. The operator applied pressure to the gas pedal and noticed the rpms on the tachometer reach approximately 5k to 6k with no acceleration, as if the vehicle had shifted into neutral even though the console showed 6th gear. The operator removed pressure to the gas…
ODI 10970620
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle downshifted into first gear and the driveshaft was on the floor. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the driveshaft was replaced. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist to have the transmission replaced. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train) in…
ODI 11189924
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle shifted from fifth to second gear automatically without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.
ODI 10979658