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 driving at 50 mph, the vehicle independently reduced to 15 mph without warning. The vehicle was restarted and the wrench warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Ma 10/25/15 *cn
ODI 10762813
Exterior Lighting · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While shifting from reverse, the transmission jerked and the reverse tail light failed to illuminate. In addition, the reverse lights would not illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v190000 (exterior lighting, power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.…
ODI 10732295
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. When the vehicle was shifted into reverse, the reverse tail lights were not illuminated and the "r" was not illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was shifted into reverse. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10716125
Engine · Power Train
I was traveling 45 mph on dry roads/good visibility/good weather in 6th gear when without warning the transmission shifted from 6th gear and finally ended in 1st gear - during this time the engine rpms exceeded 6000 rpms - i immediately shifted into neutral in order to reduce the engine rpm. Needless to say controlling the vehicle when this occurred was a major safety concern. I then shifted from neutral to drive…
ODI 10705032
Engine · Power Train
Loss of power. Missfire. Engine light came on and would not go off. Ecoboost 3.5 v6. Moisture problem getting in to cause problems. Turbo cooler problem. Truck is in service now on date above. *tr
ODI 10694914
Power Train · Service Brakes
On several different occasions after starting my ford f-150 ecoboost i experienced difficulty stopping the vehicle when approaching an intersection. My spouse complained that the vehicle "took off" after she put the truck in reverse in the driveway. I complained about this issue to the dealer on 3/16/15 saying that i was unable to stop at a stop sign. I told them it felt like i was being pushed into the…
ODI 10730544
Power Train
Without warning the transmission began downshifting and upshifting by itself. Vehicle went from 5th gear to third, back to fifth and down to first. Vehicle skidded as a result. Brought people to dealer. They explained that there was not a recall currently, but that there was a service notice and that this had happened other vehicles. *tr
ODI 10700718
Power Train
Transmission clunks in gear with light throttle, mainly 1 to 2 to 3rd and downshift 3 to 2 to 1
ODI 11184726
Power Train
When taking my foot off the accelerator, the transmission will automatically down shift to an inappropriate gear, mostly at highway speeds , although it has happened in city driving. ( i.e.70 mph to 4th gear, 55 mph to 2nd. Etc.) now, all this downshifting has caused the trans to slip, not go immediately into gear, etc. Ford has a recall for this issue but says my truck was built before they started having problems,…
ODI 10934597
Engine · Power Train
While attempting to cross oncoming traffic lanes to access interstate vehicle began to move then suddenly lost all power. Rpm's went up to 4000 rpm but vehicle would not move. Vehicles were approaching in excess of 50mph. I managed to barely avoid being struck by oncoming traffic and pulled to side of ramp. Vehicle then began to move again. Took vehicle in for service. Dealership performed two fixes involving some…
ODI 10691708
Engine · Power Train
Follow up to complaint listed below (beginning with summary): it should be noted that this incident did not occur in humid or rainy conditions. This incident did not occur while traveling at highway speed or wide open throttle. This incident occurred while starting from a complete stop under light acceleration turning left across traffic. Vehicle lost all power and would not move. Pushing the gas pedal did increase…
ODI 10692514
Power Train · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I have taken my truck in several times for transmission problems and ford refuses to do anything about it. I can be at a total stop with my foot on the brake and the noise it is almost as if somebody has ran into me. Rear axle and drive train are also making noises. I have attached a document that i have received from rod baker ford for how many times the truck was brought in.
ODI 10850429
Engine · Power Train
Going up hill, stepped on gas, transmission shifted down one gear, let off gas and engine died. It showed low oil pressure on dash. Steering was hard (had to pull to side of road). Vehicle was then towed. Oil dip stick was pulled out and will not go back in. Latter discovered engine is seized up for no know reason. *tr
ODI 10679028
Body · Power Train · Service Brakes
At my house, the driveway is sloped. I had just parked the truck, turned the engine off, but left key in accessory position. My two daughters were in back seat (3 and 8 years old) watching a movie. I walked into my garage to drop off coffee, went back to the truck to retrieve pastries and then walked them into garage. I was out of the truck for 3-4 minutes. I went back to truck and took my three year old out of her…
Crash reported
ODI 10712284
Exterior Lighting · Power Train
2011 f-150 xlt will not go into reverse or other times when you put it in reverse the vehicle behaves like it's in neutral then will suddenly shoot backwards (does this in drive as well-forward). When this occurs the backup lamps do not illuminate and the backup camera does not function and the instrument panel does not display the what status the vehicle is in...ie drive/reverse etc.... I took the vehicle to my…
ODI 10673029
Power Train
While my vehicle was warming up it began to shake and a wrench icon came up on the vehicle's screen. The vehicle would only only go about 5 miles per hour and was shaking. I drove it to dealership and the mechanic did a update on the computer. Couple of weeks late the vehicle did the same thing. The dealership does not know why this is happening. This was about a year ago and hasn't happened again. Was wondering why…
ODI 10864988
Power Train
Rain, misty, wet conditions. 2011 ford f150 ecoboost. Went to pass on two lane straight, flat highway. Accelerated in to left lane. Upon rapid acceleration vehicle immediately decelerated and lost power. Let off of gas pedal and tried to accelerate again. After pause vehicle came up to speed and i was able to pass safely. If someone was right behind me, trying to pass slower vehicles as well, they could have…
ODI 10670367
Power Train
This complaint involves the slip joint. I took it back to dealer and they "fixed' the problem. The problem returned when the truck was out of warranty. It turns out that this was common on this year truck. The truck shifts hard at slow speed. .
ODI 11074609
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35-40 mph and driving up an incline, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a retro kit had to be placed onto the turbo boost. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10667560
Engine · Power Train
I accelerated from a stop and the engine lost power and went to idle. The check engine light came on steady and the engine would not accelerate from idle. I turned off the engine and restarted and was able to accelerate past idle. After traveling about 1/2 mile the engine again lost power. I again restarted the vehicle and was able to travel home (approximately 15 miles). All the while the check engine light stayed…
ODI 10662899
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on the highway at 60 mph and my rear end locked up and it almost had a major accident. I searched on line for recalls and on the 2011s they have been having problems with the transmission. I contacted ford and they said that there are no recalls at this time. I found 5 recalls on 2011s f150:1 recall id 68928 electrical system,2 recall id 90589 exterior lighting,3 recall id 84274 structure body,4 recall…
ODI 10662148
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The ecoboost engine ford introduced into the f150 (and other vehicles) in 2011 seems to be having common and widespread problems, including my vehicle. I first reported this issue to the dealer with about 30,000 miles and now again at 63,000 miles. The safety issue is revealed under any acceleration "event" such as highway merging, passing, towing etc. Under acceleration the vehicle "chokes" and will not accelerate…
ODI 10662192
Engine · Power Train
During acceleration to pass another motorist, truck exhibited multiple misfires causing truck to lose power and trigger the sel light. After that, the truck would not accelerate and was actually losing speed on the freeway. My truck now coasting, i had to maneuver my vehicle through traffic going much faster than me, to the right shoulder where i had to eventually shut the engine off and start it back up again.…
ODI 10650953
Power Train
My 2011 f150 4x4 rear end limited slip differential appears to be locked up. At about 20,000 miles my gas mileage dropped from 18.4 to 17.1 and a whining noise is now present from the rear differential. Also you can hear the rear tires skip during slow turns at corners or in parking lots. *tr
ODI 10672635
Engine · Power Train
Just purchased my vehicle. Then take it in for service for rotors that's are shot with 25k on it. Find out the last guy blew the turbo chargers at 4000 miles n traded it in. The vehicle shudders from take off. Then shifts hard. Also shifts hard from reverse to drive. Noone wants to admits there's problems. Dealers keep says oh its ok. Not true. I want a new vehicle. I just got it. They can shove it. Losses power…
ODI 10640037