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 · Vehicle Speed Control
F150 ecoboost while going down a slight grade at about [redacted] the transmission suddenly shifted down a couple of gears thereby causing the engine to rev up to over 3,500 rpm. After several seconds the transmission shifted back up one step at a time to the 6th gear. This has happened at least twice on different occasions. Another anomaly has occurred several times. While slowing down slightly the transmission…
ODI 10451250
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while shifting gears, the vehicle would violently lunge forward without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000 and the current mileage was 40,000. *tr
ODI 10513885
Power Train
From the time i leased my 2011 f-150 there has been constant problems with the transmission jumping or surging, almost like something impacted the truck from the rear. Loud bang and what feels like the transmission downshifting. I have only had my truck serviced at one ford dealership and they could never find anything wrong, finally in 2017, after paying out of pocket for attempts at repair, did the dealership…
ODI 11058510
Power Train
2011 ford f-150 raptor supercab; <12,000mi, happening since new. At slower speeds, when transmission is allowed to shift up to at least 3rd gear and back down for a slow maneuver and/or stop, under normal re-acceleration conditions (normal- <2000rpm), as vehicle accelerates and shifts from first gear to second, it will seem to presume a 1/2 to 1 second "neutral" state, revving rpm's prior to engaging second gear…
ODI 10464054
Power Train
Shuddering/surging at highway speeds around 60mph in 6th gear. *tr
ODI 10447924
Engine · Power Train
I have a ford 2011 fx4 ecoboost. Whole truck started shuddering as i was getting onto the southwest freeway. Check engine light was flashing and vehicle had loss of power. Was able to coast and drive slow to the next exit where i pulled into a gas station and turned the engine off. I started the truck again and it seemed ok but the shuddering happened again on the way home and this time the check engine light stayed…
ODI 10509838
Engine · Power Train
I was driving at highway speed, and accelerated rapidly to get out of the way of a merging car. The truck shook violently and lost power. I pulled to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. There was no "check engine light" or any other indicator of a problem during the incident, or after restarting the truck. When i took it to the dealer, they indicated that they found nothing wrong with it. I have driven…
ODI 10515124
Engine · Power Train
I was driving my 2011 ford f-150 4x4 with the 3.5 liter ecoboost engine on hwy 12 in buxton, n.c. And i went to pass a driver, accelerating from approximately 40 mph to 55 mph and the engine bogged and lost all power. I continued to hit the gas for about another second and the wheels then locked up and the truck had several violent jerking motions before coming to a complete stop. The engine would not turn back on…
ODI 10556652
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
1. Rear defrost and side mirror defrost fuse continually blows. Started appx 3 yrs and at 42,000 miles 2. Steering column locks up when turning left at a slow speed in cases such as pulling into or out of a driveway or parking spot or making a u turn. At high speeds on the interstate vehicle floats to the left and it is hard to straighten, almost as if there is no power assist.(i understand ford recalled some but…
ODI 10809939
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
I have been having problems with engine noise ranging from a deep howling to a sound like a steel chain being drug over an aluminum ladder. I have had problems with the sync, memory seats and steering wheel, auto start, and an ongoing problem with hesitation or miss firing in the engine that cause the truck to loose power on acceleration and go into limp mode. I have had some really close calls getting onto the…
ODI 10554113
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The failure recurred intermittently at different speeds. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis three different times. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. Additionally, the contact stated that the fuel gauge would not display accurate fuel readings. The…
ODI 10513882
Engine · Power Train
Truck lost all fluid from transmission. Ford replace seal in transmission after sitting at dealer for nearly 3 weeks. Since that time, i have made multiple complaints to local dealer about engine stumble on hard acceleration. Dealer replaced air deflector per ford service bulletin. Truck still stumbles on hard acceleration. (06/01/2013) current mileage 40,900. *tr
ODI 10514674
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Under hard acceleration into traffic or when passing, vehicle will suddenly lose power and go into a "limp mode." this condition is thought to occur because of engine misfire and several factors have been identified that can cause this in the ecoboost 3.5l v6. The dealer has replaced ignition coils with no success in correcting this issue. My service manager shared with me that ford engineering is well aware of the…
ODI 10475444
Power Train
Transmission slams between gears and also does it while coming to a rolling stop. At times if feels like if you got hit from behind causing you to slam your head and body on the seat. It will do it at slow speeds and high speeds, but more noticeable while driving in and out of traffic slower speeds. At times it also feels like there is slippage when shifting gears. *tr
ODI 10442401
Power Train
Multiple incidents of hesitation in first and second gear shifts causing stalling in the middle of intersections. No accidents occurred. I was told by ford " there is a factory defect in the manufacture of the torque converter seal."
ODI 10421941
Engine · Power Train
I was driving and i had loss of power started misfiring shifting funny and i was almost killed by a large truck something needs to be done.
ODI 10874016
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated the vehicle began to vibrate while driving 35 mph. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated the driveshaft was not angled properly. The contact was concerned since the failure was a safety issue. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 1,647 and the current mileage was 2,000.
ODI 10416232
Power Train
The trek has had the problem of the drivetrain locking up in a tight turn causing the trk to slide instead of turning a corner. Really dangerous in winter driving or wet conditions. Also the rear drivetrain chatters when starting out from a stop which causes loss of traction in wet or snowy icy conditions. I could go on and on but this is a start. Have had the truck in at least six times with no results and lundgren…
ODI 10981696
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle downshifted erratically causing for the vehicle to lunge forward. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer and the diagnosis was that the downshifting was a normal function of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced…
ODI 10861941
Power Train
MISFIRE - SHIFTING ISSUES IN TRANSMISSION. *TR
ODI 10534341