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. The contact stated that the trs system malfunctioned, which caused the vehicle to drive in reverse when prompted to switch gears. The vehicle was diagnosed, but not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 127,000.
ODI 10825880
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
In 2016 i went to get recall repaired from franklin tn dealership i purchased the truck from, they refused, in 2019, they claim that the software was not available from ford, online in emails to another dealer, i have not been told when to bring truck in to get all recalls repaired. Both dealerships are in tn. When in first gear, the truck will jerk back down and won't allow me to go to 2nd gear without pressing…
ODI 11269257
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Upon downshift during acceleration, the truck shudders, misfires, backfires through exhaust system, and loses power while creating a violent shake in the drivetrain. This occurs in below 35 dry or wet weather. This issue destroyed my catalytic converters, as well as broke loose the baffles in factory muffler causing over $2,000 in repairs for exhaust. I further replaced plugs, and plug boots. The vehicle continues…
ODI 10819183
Power Train
Upon returning home from work, i parked the truck in the driveway. The next day, i went to the truck to go to work and the truck had rolled back and partially into the street. When i got into the truck, it was in park. When arriving home from work that evening, i again parked in the driveway, placed the truck in "park" and when i took my foot off the brake, the truck rolled back in a jerky motion. I now have to park…
ODI 10817615
Power Train
2011 f-150. Consumer writes in regards to automatic transmission safety recall. *ld the consumer stated while driving the vehicle abruptly downshifted to a lower gear causing the speed to reduce several miles per hour. The vehicle was repaired. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the repairs. The consumer referenced recall notice 19s07/nhtsa recall 19v-075. *js
ODI 11196318
Power Train
While traveling at 40 mph on country road three times and once going down the hwy. At 65 mph the transmission down shifted to 1st gear very violently with no warning. Noticed the speedometer also dropped down to 0 and bounced around as this happened. This has happened all in the past week.
ODI 10817534
Power Train
It starts shuddering, shaking and rapidly losing power while accelerating.
ODI 10955353
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While the vehicle was stopped, it jolted. While driving unknown speeds, the transmission slipped when engaging into gears. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (penske ford, [redacted], la mesa, ca 91942) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and stated…
ODI 11055356
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the rpm's started revving excessively high and loud without depressing the accelerator pedal. The speedometer, the tachometer and the gear selector also failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the body control module and the transmission change sensor needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10823799
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Ford f150 3.5l ecoboost completely looses power when accelerating in passing gear. Vehicle shutters and bucks severally and does not allow any type of acceleration to be able to exit into slow lane interstate traffic. Normal operation returns after about 1.5 minutes of coasting and then gently applying accelerator to regain vehicle control. During the recovery time the engine runs very rough as if timing was…
ODI 10807738
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the transmission made a strange noise and the vehicle jerked. When attempting to switch from reverse to forward, the front tires spun and the rear tires seemed to be locked. The vehicle failed to switch gears. The dealer was notified. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission sensor failed and needed…
ODI 10907557
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated without warning. The contact mentioned that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle shook violently intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.
ODI 10786940
Engine · Power Train
On october 26 was on my way to work i was on loop 250 which is 60 mph. Got on the loop was approaching an over pass when suddenly with no warning lights it starts jerking, a pulling, shaking. Took foot off gas pedal looked at dash no warning lights on but the speedometer and gears on dash were going crazy going up and down. Slowing down applying the brake slowly cause lots of traffic behind and i front of me. I was…
ODI 10787555
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began to shake and the speedometer and the gear shift indicators fluctuated violently as the vehicle decreased in speed. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000. Updated 02/12/16*lj the consumer stated the…
ODI 10786086
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Fault log code p0234, turbo noise hissing, cutting out. Loss of power. Poor acceleration. Coolant leeks, oil leeks. Returned to corning ford for more service work. Original service october 11 / 2015. Second service december 28 / 2015 coolant leek, turbo hissing, cutting out hissing when under acceleration. Condition when in motion on city street and highway driving.
ODI 10816496
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the transmission downshifted without warning. The intermittent failure became progressively worse over a period of time. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v248000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…
ODI 10885074
Power Train
At 68,000 miles while driving 65 mph the truck goes from 6th gear to 2nd cause the truck to shutter and jerk at a high rate of speed and loss of control in rush hour traffic. The rpm's spike to 7000 as the truck tries to get back into gear. I also experienced going from 1st gear to 5th gear while starting out leaving me stuck out in traffic because it doesnt have the rpm's to get into 5th gear. After the 1st…
ODI 10823219
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle independently downshifted from sixth to first gear without warning. As a result, the rear end of the vehicle seized. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10822202
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on highway at 70mph, i saw my speedometer momentarily drop to 40mph. It did it again about 15 seconds later, and downshifted to about 4th gear momentarily. About a minute later, still at 70mph the speedometer dropped, and the transmission downshifted to 1st gear! My rear wheels locked up, and i lost control, and fishtailed for a few seconds. Luckily i had taken a half day vacation and was not in rush hour…
ODI 10822171
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked and the key was removed from the ignition, the instrument cluster lights remained illuminated. The failure caused the battery to be drained completely. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The contact had to disconnect the battery in order for the lights to stop illuminating. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The…
ODI 10782034
Power Train
Driving at 65 went to accelerate on highway felt loss of power followed by a shudder then flashing engine light. It is a ecoboost
ODI 10748586
Engine · Power Train
We drove the vehicle 6 hours with the air conditioner on.... Parked it - started it again about 2 hours later. The vehicle revved very high, barely chugged as we drove and then the yellow "wrench" light came on - indicating transmission issues as well as a "limp home" mode. We were unable to drive the vehicle at that point and had to keep it parked.... After doing some research - we discovered that condensation had…
ODI 10750131
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. When the gear was shifted, the vehicle failed to drive in reverse and the rear lights would not illuminate. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v190000 (exterior lighting, power train). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the…
ODI 10733113
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving down the highway about 55 mph the vehicle will down shift and the odometer will die and drop to zero, most of the indicators will have dashes instead of numbers. The truck will automatically slow down causing me to have to pull off the road to avoid an accident. I then have to turn the vehicle off and remove the key from ignition and restart the vehicle up again to reset all the gauges. This normally…
ODI 10884366
Exterior Lighting · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and attempting to shift into reverse, the vehicle would hesitate. The contact observed that the reverse lights were not working. The check engine and tool warning lights were also illuminated. When the vehicle was shifted between drive and reverse the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The…
ODI 10725968