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
After completing a required recall, my truck speedometer and odometer 'zero'd' out while in motion. This occurred multiple times, most recently while on the freeway. When it occurred on the freeway, the back wheels felt like they locked up. I pulled to the side of the road to check for flat tires, as that was my first thought. All tires check out ok. I turned the vehicle off and turned it back on. This caused the…
ODI 11189871
Power Train
2011 f150 ecoboost: thud came from transmission, seems to be stuck in 5th gear. Speedometer doesn't work during this time and truck goes very slowly.
ODI 11187508
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle shifted into low gear and caused the wheels to seize. The vehicle was taken to hutcheson ford (308 n outer rd, st james, mo 65559) where it was diagnosed that the frame harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 124,949.
ODI 11190074
Power Train
2011 ford f150. Consumer writes in regards to issues with transmission. *ld the consumer stated while driving the transmission shifted from 6th gear into 1st gear, causing the vehicle to drastically drop in speed and skid out of control. The consumer was able to pull off to the shoulder. The consumer stated the manufacturer was unwilling to assist with the vehicle's repairs. *js
ODI 11196330
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
On wednesday, march 13, 2019, i was traveling in my 2011 ford f150 vin#(xxxx) on the highway. During this time, i was traveling at approximately 65-70mph. About 1 minute after getting onto the highway, i felt a large knock in the transmission, and subsequently the vehicle downshifted from 6th gear into 1st gear, on its own, without warning! This action caused the rear tires to lock up, and the truck temporarily skid…
ODI 11189922
Power Train
Truck was recalled for "drivability issue in sudden downshift". Had atw inspection and recall fix 3/12/2019. As driving back from dealership the transmission down shifted i returned to the dealer and was told i needed a complete transmission rebuild cost $3000!
ODI 11186759
Power Train
My 2011 f-150 would not go into reverse and it would not show up in the in the indicator. It required the replacement of the molded lead frame in the transmission to correct the transmission range sensor issue. There was a recall issued by ford (12c23) that covered the same issue for 2011 - 2013 model year f-150 with 6r80 transmission. My f-150 was not in the manufacture date range, but it has all the issues that…
ODI 11259027
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and stated that parts would not be available until june of 2019. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available.
ODI 11185967
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Performance ford ([redacted], bountiful, ut 84010, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 11183555
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 55 mph, the transmission downshifted into first gear independently. The vehicle was taken to village motors inc. ([redacted], millersburg, oh 44654) where it was diagnosed that the software needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000. .*bf consumer…
ODI 11184526
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle upshifted from first to fifth gear independently. The contact drove the vehicle home and then to chipola ford ([redacted], marianna, fl 32446). The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle was leaking transmission oil at the bearing housing and needed to be repaired. The contact also received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign…
ODI 11203978
Power Train
Truck gets stuck in first gear when shifting from park or reverse to drive. The vehicle then remained in first gear until slamming into 5th
ODI 11182552
Power Train
The transmission does not register reverse gear. Back up camera does not work consistently r does not light up over the course of two days, the reverse would intermittently register sometimes yes sometimes no, then it stopped registering reverse completely. The back up camera worked intermittently then stopped completely. R does not light up on the gears or on the dashboard screens. Vehicle was stationary, when…
ODI 11181665
Camera · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that the electric transmission would not engage into the reverse gear and the backup camera did not work. Reynolds ford of okc (7320 northwest expy, oklahoma city, ok 73132, [redacted]) stated that the lead frame needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer both stated that the lead frame was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power…
ODI 11185927
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact took the vehicle to salinas valley ford lincoln (1100 auto center cir, salinas, ca 93907, [redacted]) to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The dealer stated that the vehicle could not shift into the reverse gear. The dealer stated that the failure was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated…
ODI 11196415
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Una falla intermitente en el sensor de velosidad de salida oss en la trasmision del vehiculo
ODI 11189818
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated and lost power in the middle of traffic. The contact had to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal to avoid crashing into other vehicles. The vehicle fishtailed and was able to move to the side of the road. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to plaza ford ([redacted], bel air, md 21014,…
ODI 11181161
Power Train
While driving, sometimes down the highway at 60 miles an hour plus the truck will without warning downshift to first gear. This has caused significant control problems when the weather is bad as roads are slick. We also loose our speedometer. We have taken our truck into ford and they twice reprogrammed the truck. The first time failed right away the second time they said it was good and while driving home with our…
ODI 11180174
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The contact took the vehicle to tommy vaughn ford (1201 n shepherd dr, houston, tx 77008), but they were not able to complete the recall repair because diagnostic codes: p20, p722, and p731 did not appear during the diagnostic test. The contact stated that the vehicle was showing a p75…
ODI 11278242
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called brinson ford (1951 martin luther king jr blvd, corsicana, tx 75110, [redacted]) and was informed that the parts were on backorder until the second quarter. The manufacturer…
ODI 11186407
Power Train
I recently discovered that there is a problem going around with ford in their transmission 6-speed transmissions automatics in years 2011 to 2014 i would like to know if my vehicle is on this recall list so i can take it in for service and would like to know what is the usual scenario regarding repairs to this problem
ODI 11179973
Engine · Power Train
Engine completely turns off or dies and all instruments also turn off. Not able to steer or navigate the vehicle at all. It's completely dead. Also transmission lurches forward with no warning at low speeds causing you to slam on brakes or hit whatever is in front of you.
ODI 11176258
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 50 mph, the check engine and wrench warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle downshifted into first gear. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder, shut off the engine, and called a tow truck. The failure occurred the first time in december of 2018 and worsened. The vehicle was taken to thoroughbred ford (8501 n boardwalk ave,…
ODI 11174510
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 45 mph, the gear shifted from fourth to first gear unintentionally. Also, the check engine and power train fault warning indicators illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the rear wheels seized and the gear selector was not engaging into the selected gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission range…
ODI 11176517
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to crank and start intermittently. On several occasions, the contact had to wait a brief moment before the vehicle would restart after several attempts. In addition, when the gear was changed, the gear indicator would not display on the instrument panel. Also, the "prndl" illumination failed to illuminate. Long mcarthur ford (3450 s…
ODI 11202944