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.
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated when the vehicle was turned on the engine idled excessively and the began to smoke. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle also stalled while driving approximately 20 mph. The contact was a able to drive onto the emergency lane and restart the vehicle; however, when the accelerator pedal was depressed the transmission disengaged and the rpms…
Fire reported
ODI 10520394
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact continuously depressed the accelerator and the vehicle began to vibrate abnormally. The check engine light was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer several times. The technician diagnosed that the air cooler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10556352
Engine · Power Train
Issue started again on 10 aug. 2013. When under mild to heavy acceleration (such as merging onto interstates) the engine develops a significant miss and shudder. Vehicle was repaired once on 20 mar. 2013 under tsb # 13-3-3. *tr weather does not appear to be a factor. The "miss" was so severe with a k&n air charger high-flow intake kit installed that i had to reinstall the stock system. This was a none issue…
ODI 10536243
Engine · Power Train
Generally speaking with a new vehicle i "baby" a new vehicle until i get over 75,000 mi. First incident - noticed around 40,000 mi. When accelerating to pass at highway speeds the vehicle shudders and doesn't have power. Thought it was bad gas, turbo lag, or intermittent transmission issue. Problem occurred a few times over the years, every time was during acceleration to pass or merge on to expressway conditions.…
ODI 10678221
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My ford f150 eco boost lost power suddenly while trying to enter a rural route at a stop sign.while trying to accelerate it just died for several seconds and then took off since i was pushing on the accelerator wondering what had just happened .the vehicle has been shuddering a lot on acceleration now with a substantial loss of fuel economy . I have personally had it at two ford dealership which say they can find no…
ODI 10515862
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle would no longer accelerate. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000. *tr
ODI 10522893
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When attempting to pass a slower moving vehicle, i moved into the left pass lane and pushed on the gas, the truck began to shudder violently, lose power, and the check engine light came on. I took it to the dealership where i bought it and they did the intercooler fix. After that the problem continued. Check engine light came on, took back to dealership, they told me it was a spark plug, replaced it, on the drive…
ODI 10584309
Engine · Power Train · Structure · Visibility
Well i have an issue with my trucks i have purchased from ford. Well in august of 2011 i purchased the new f150 with ecoboost. The truck drove like a dream for a while then i started having issue, with the transmission, then engine losing power. This happen about 4 time during the life of the truck.the last time was in january 2013, it was the last straw for me. The reprogrammed the trans/computer and put a wind…
ODI 10534915
Power Train
My vehicle fits the exact description of a previous ford recall for 2011 f-150 with an output speed sensor on the vehicle's transmission lead frame that needs replacement. Previously and before the issued recall, my vehicle abruptly downshifted, shut off, and would not restart. I had the vehicle towed to the ford dealership where it was inspected and nothing was found wrong. They claimed that the computer just…
ODI 10970367
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle shifts hard when not under power. When under power vehicle backfires,mis fires, loses acceleration completely. Have brought vehicle to deal 4 times and have been told there is nothing they can do. There is black sut on the exhaust. I do not feel safe driving in the vehicle if it cannot accelerate or will just completely shut off. *tr
ODI 10514919
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that whenever shifting from first to second or from third to fourth gear, the transmission shook violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to determine a remedy the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 15,406 and the current mileage was 21,500. *tr
ODI 10513790
Engine · Power Train
While driving, rear wheels lock up for a few seconds, then truck shakes and has no acceleration power. This is happening at least once weekly now with loss of power lasting from 10 to 45 seconds. Not safe when in traffic. Local dealer says they can't find anything wrong and that they have no tsb on it. *tr
ODI 10549377
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Event occurred 3 times over a period from 27 oct 13 to 21 nov 13, decelerating while towing a trailer. Speed varied all three times from a high of about 60mph, to a low of 45mph. Message center would turn orange and display a wrench symbol, while the engine discontinues producing power. After pulling over, simply turning the vehicle off, then restarting, everything appears normal again. Two ford dealers "found no…
ODI 10553897
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 4 mph, the vehicle shifted from first to second gear, which caused the vehicle to jerk. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing and the boot was replaced on the transmission but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10653156
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that it was extremely difficult to shift the vehicle from first to second gear. In addition, the vehicle would shake violently when changing gears and approaching a stop. The dealer updated the pcm twice, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000. Updated 9/4/14*cn the…
ODI 10616927
Engine · Power Train
Traveling at speeds above 50 when hard acceleration vehicle goes into limp mode becomes very dangerous have almost caused major pile up due to loss of power and total loss of vehicle control this vehicle and others like it are going to start killing people. All over the internet people are complaining about same problem and so far ford has not recalled these vehicles and that is very concerning. Please help before…
ODI 10478858
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle began shuddering heavy between 40mph and 50mph. Requiring me to depress the gas pedal heavy to avoid the shuddering, its almost impossible to drive my vehicle at 45 mph (which is the speed limit in most of the area i drive in). This occurrence is when 5th gear changing to 6th gear, which is typical between 45 mph. Not sure what damage this is doing to my vehicle, let alone the safety risk this may be…
ODI 10515105
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My truck is equipped with the ecoboost 3.5l engine. Twice now i have attempted to accelerate and had the truck lose power and shake violently, creating a very dangerous situation. The first time was attempting to pass another vehicle. Weather conditions were warm (75 degrees f) with light rain. I pulled out to pass and attempted to accelerate when the truck suddenly acted as if the gas was shut off. It then began to…
ODI 10481252
Power Train
Surging at low speeds when coming to a stop. Feels as though the transmission is not downshifting and requires hard braking to prevent vehicle from moving into an intersection, or a car stopped ahead going in the same direction. This has occurred twice. The second time i almost hit the car stopped in front of me. *tr
ODI 10475888
Power Train · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle would jerk violently and lunge forward. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 52,000. Updated 2/26/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle has a serious wobble.
ODI 10561230
Power Train
Began to notice rough shifting a lower speeds (30 - 45) at about 12,000 miles. Over time it became more pronounced and feels like the engine is lugging at this speed. The transmission causes a shudder when shifting up or down as if the transmission is having a problem getting into gear. Left the truck at the dealer for 3 days and they told me they could not replicate the problem. I think the streets they were…
ODI 10477260
Power Train
When putting truck in reverse after going forward or put in forward after backing up, clunk or chirp noise from under vehicle. Could be driveshaft or rear. Waiting for warranty servce. *tr
ODI 10474382
Engine · Power Train
I made a left turn from a traffic light stop, as i was accelerating on a moderate rate, the engine "took off" (unintended acceleration) and immediately accelerated to ~50+mph. I switched transmission into neutral and applied the brakes and slowed down to the speed limit, ~35 mph. I checked to make sure the accelerator pedal was not stuck on the floor mat (it wasn't). I reengaged the transmission and the acceleration…
ODI 10464503
Power Train
This has happened numerous times. While driving down the road at high speeds the vehicle automatically shifts into first gear causing a rapid slow down and difficulty controlling the vehicle. I took the vehicle to the dealer numerous times for this action telling me there was nothing wrong with the power train. To date there have been many esb's on the vehicle and i was not notified of the many issues occurring with…
ODI 10648427
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I was traveling in the righthand lane of the east bound side of i24 around manchester, tn. My speed was approximately 65-70 mph. I suddenly came up upon slower traffic in the same lane and signaled to pass the slower traffic. As i looked in my mirrors for traffic behind me i noticed another vehicle closing on me in a hurry. I depressed the accelerator to gain speed and make the pass. The vehicle lurched and the…
ODI 10523015