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
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While operating the vehicle, the transmission failed to go into reverse. Also, when switched to reverse, the "r" failed to illuminate intermittently on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission range sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10913604
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the vehicle rolled backwards while the gear shifter was in the park position. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vin was not included in the nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 10885515
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving various speed, the power control module suddenly downshifted from six to first gear. In addition, the rpms increased from seven to eight thousand rpms, which caused the rear wheels to lock up. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v248000 (power train) and stated that…
ODI 10896144
Engine · Power Train
While trying to accelerate at high speeds, such as passing on an interstate or accelerating up an incline, the truck shudders violently and engine light flashes. If driver maintains speed, engine loses all power and engine light stays on. Loss of power at highway speeds is deadly. I was almost rear-ended while trying to accelerate up a hill in busy highway traffic. Truck shuddered and lost power for 5 seconds. The…
ODI 10872966
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 70 mph, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear and the vehicle slowed down. The check engine light illuminated. The contact exited the highway, turned off the engine, and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who stated that there was a recall. The technician informed the contact that the part needed to be…
ODI 10872329
Electrical System · Power Train
TRUCK WILL DOWNSHIFT AT RANDOM
ODI 10871047
Power Train
We were driving down the highway doing the speed limit of 55 mph when suddenly the truck down shifted straight to first gear which caused the vehicle behind us to slam on their brakes and nearly miss an accident. It stayed in first gear despite pressing the gas. Only got it to shift to second gear after putting into manual and shifting up from there. There was a separate occurance where the speedometer failed to…
ODI 10870324
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle shifted from sixth gear into first gear without warning. The rear wheels locked and the rear throttle failed, which caused the vehicle to spin. The contact was able to turn off and restart the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was…
ODI 10871818
Power Train
Purchased my f-150 used (private owner), had 8k miles on it. At 10-14k, i've notice when starting off and coming to a stop, there's "jerking" coming from the rear of the truck. Just this pass weekend, i pulled a trailer, a 70 mile round trip, with no "jerking" issues however, once the trailer was removed and i went back to normal driving, the "jerking" started to appear...again. Trying to gather info before heading…
ODI 10924220
Power Train
My transmission is not considered in the recall of other similar models. I have spent $2,000 to fix this issue that is already identified as an issue. When the company should be replacing the defective parts. Transmission solenoid have been replaced now the lead frame failure issue along with the codes identified in other recalls.
ODI 11078922
Power Train
On 3 occasions the transmission would not shift out of 1st gear. Two of these occurred when pulling onto a 50mph roadway. I was able to pull to the side of the road, turn off the truck and restart the truck. The transmission worked properly after that. On the most recent occasion i had been slowed down by an accident on the freeway. After clearing the accident i accelerated to get up to freeway speed but could not…
ODI 10863958
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v248000 (power train) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 10/05/16*lj *tr
ODI 10896921
Power Train
We have several of the ford f-150 with the recall of 16s19 but this one has experienced down shifting and coming to a complete stop in the middle of the road and almost causing a wreck several times to the point we have had to take it off the road for safety reasons. We have taken it to the dealership and was told that there is not a remedy for this problem and they do know when there will be one. We have called…
ODI 10895139
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 35 mph, the rear wheels screeched. The contact looked at the instrument panel and noticed that the vehicle downshifted on its own. The contact slowed down the vehicle and continued driving. The dealer was contacted by telephone and stated that there was a recall for the failure. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the vehicle was…
ODI 10865185
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v248000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 10875861
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the transmission failed to shift into gear as the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician made the contact aware that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v190000 (exterior lighting , power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10861184
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 70 mph, a clicking sound was heard from the instrument panel and the speedometer failed. The vehicle veered to the right independently. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and restarted it, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission oil filter failed and needed to be replaced.…
ODI 10860402
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
#1: driving down the interstate, attempting to pass a semi; vehicle lost power as i tried to accelerate and we had to coast to a stop. This has actually happened twice. The first time they replaced the intercooler and the second time i replaced the spark plugs. It occurred about three weeks after getting the vehicle it's regular service. If there was a problem with the gaps on the plugs, and they knew cars were…
ODI 10861052
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse from the gear shifter several times, the instrument panel failed to illuminate for the gear in reverse, there was no illumination on the gear shifter, and the gear was difficult to change in reverse. Prior to the failure, the instrument panel lights illuminated for the gear shifter when changing gears. The failure continued…
ODI 10885446
Engine · Power Train
At 50 mph while accelerating in traffic the engine shook and i lost power. This only happens with the ecoboost engine. Ford told the nhtsa this was corrected and the suit was ended. Ford will not install this repair in my truck.
ODI 10855637
Engine · Power Train
Under acceleration the vehicle shudders, and shakes. It seems to lose power for seconds before it picks back up. Has happened several times while pulling my camper and passing vehicles on highway and interstate. The other day while driving down the parkway the truck down shifted from 6th gear to 1st or 2nd without warning. I was almost rear ended and had to drive off onto the shoulder to avoid the collision. I have…
ODI 10853335
Power Train
Vehicle has abrupt shift from 1st to second resulting in violet jerk, also from 6 to 5 or 5th to 4th. Numerous people online have same problem. Also using black stone labs fluid diagnostic has shown major wear in transmission. I'm seding in second test next week. Vehicle manufacturing date is 03/2011 this happens from 1st to second at very low speeds 5mph or less. And downshift bump at any speed but mostly between…
ODI 10895807
Engine · Power Train
My f-150 supercrew 4x4 with ecoboost engine began misfiring on hard acceleration situations, such as merging and changing lanes on the interstate. After approximately 2 months, the issue has gotten worse to the point of misfiring under normal acceleration. The jerking from the misfire condition is quite violent, and i believe to be unsafe. This is a known issue related to the design of the trucks intercooler.…
ODI 10846052
Power Train
While driving at any speed (70) mph the transition will down shift into low gear causing the rear tires to skid, engine rpm to spike. This happens without warning and if on wet or snow-covered roads you would not maintain control. I feel this needs to be a ford recall before someone is killed from loss of control or getting rear ended by a semi caused by the sudden stopping of the affected auto.
ODI 10854025
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 65 mph, the speedometer gauge failed and the vehicle independently downshifted into first gear. As a result, the vehicle lost power although the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle jerked before resuming normal acceleration. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was…
ODI 10876186