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 received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train); however, the software to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Andy mohr ford ([redacted], plainfield, in) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The…
ODI 11193371
Power Train · Wheel Speed Sensor
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 16v248000 (power train). The contact stated that the transmission would unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of the vehicle speed. The failure occurred intermittently and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to o'reilly auto parts and the…
ODI 11176208
Power Train
My truck has the 6r80 transmission and exhibits a transmission engagement in 5th gear when starting. I get a wrench indicator and my speedometer read zero and the odometer displays dashes while driving. After turning the ignition on and off a couple of times the issue is corrected.
ODI 11180921
Power Train
2011 f150 with recalled transmission 6r80 has problems described in recall but my vin is not reporting in recall. The recall number in question is ford recall #16s19, nhtsa campaign # 16v248000. My transmission is downshifting to first at any speed causing tires to lock and skid as well as loose power completely while driving. Took truck to ted britt ford this morning and they concur with the issue but again vin is…
ODI 11171600
Power Train
On the morning of january 17th 2019 i was traveling eastbound on tx-114 between n kimball ave and e soutlake blvd traveling at the posted speed limit when my 2011 f150 downshifted into 1st gear causing the rear wheels to lock up and the rear end started to drift to the left. I regained control of the vehicle and pulled over to the right shoulder. I exited the highway and kept the speed below 30mph and drove directly…
ODI 11170977
Power Train
Truck transmission down shifts to a very low gear jerking the truck and losing control. I have had it into the local ford dealer four times since 2011. Still downshifting suddenly. Ford just recalled in recall # 19507 february 2019 certain trucks for recall for the downshifting. My vin# was excluded. Ford assigned case# cas-17164754-n-t2c3 and told me to pay for the parts myself and keep the receipt in case ford…
ODI 11180286
Power Train
About 30 mph, let off accelerator and a loud clunk and jerk happens. Seems to happen more with a small decline
ODI 11195496
Power Train
Driving on i95 traveling at 81 mph, truck suddenly downshifted hard to around 30 mph almost causing me to be rear ended by a semi. Wrench light came on, speedometer went to 0 and odometer reading went to all dashes. Was able to get to side of interstate. Was told there is an extended warranty on this problem established in 2016 with my year truck but was told because my truck was made in march of 2011 in kansas it…
ODI 11171369
Power Train
Vehicle downshifts violently in motion, freeway speed you reduce acceleration and gear shifts from 6 to 4; street speed from 3 or 4 to 1. Similarities to recall notice 16v248000
ODI 11166352
Power Train
I was driving down the road at 50mph when my transmission suddenly powered down and went to 1st gear. After doing reasearch the issue is lead frame to the transmission.
ODI 11166161
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the transmission automatically downshifted. The first, second, and sixth gears were skipped. The vehicle was taken to deacon jones ford-lincoln ([redacted], goldsboro, nc 27534) where they informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v248000 (power train). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 11175192
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 50 mph, the transmission slipped and the vehicle jerked so hard that the contact almost struck the windshield. Shortly afterwards, the gear shifted back into drive on its own. In addition, the speedometer malfunctioned and none of the gauges functioned on the instrument panel. The vehicle started to drive normally hours after the failure, but the service warning…
ODI 11165903
Power Train
After experiencing my f150 doing periodic downshifts to 1st gear while driving on several occasions last fall, i started trying to research the problem. I found that there was a recall to fix a faulty output shaft speed sensor. But only for trucks made in dearborn or kansas city. Not for mine. Ultimately after deciding to fix this issue i learned that my transmission was now bad as a result of the several downshifts…
ODI 11182365
Power Train
As i drive my f-150 as a daily driver and everyday it is the same problem. But as it snowed the other day i proceeded to the grocery store on a state highway and i was traveling at about 35mph with a 50 mph posted speed limit and as it downshifted unexpectedly i lost control and the vehicle spun around and ended up facing the wrong way on the road. Thankfully there was no other vehicles involved
ODI 11174829
Power Train · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Power train coming on all time / brake problems/ light coming on all times
ODI 11281883
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving various speeds above 30 mph, the transmission independently downshifted into first gear. As a result, the vehicle abruptly decelerated. The cause of the failure was not determined. Candy ford ([redacted], charlotte, mi) and the manufacturer were notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 68,000.
ODI 11184376
Power Train
While vehicle is in motion transmission goes into fifth gear and speedometer goes to 0.also vehicle sometimes will not shift out of first gear upon accelerating.
ODI 11192886
Exterior Lighting · Power Train
Started vehicle in garage, depressed brake, moved shift selector to reverse position and "r" indicator didn't light, vehicle wouldn't move in reverse. Would move forward & "d" indicator lit. Turn vehicle off, restarted, moved shift lever to "r" indicator and it lit and vehicle would move. This happened 3 times between 12/21/2018 & 12/25/2018. Had friend try shifting while i watched rear backup lights. They lit when…
ODI 11163384
Power Train
There was a recall / extension of factory warranty for the 2011 f150 related to failings of the output speed sensor on the vehicle's transmission lead frame. My truck has been diagnosed with failings of the speed sensor and the lead frame, and reportedly needs a new lead frame. The transmission controls have forced a downshift into first gear, causing a dangerous situation. The unit then goes into limp mode. This is…
ODI 11162790
Power Train
While driving my speedometer goes to dashes and truck fails to shift. I have to pull over and shut the truck off to try and reset it. It takes several times of doing this to reset the truck.
ODI 11163154
Power Train
While driving on the highway approximately moving at the speed of 60 mph the transmission automatically downshifted into 1st or 2nd gear. Causing my back tires to lock up. This occurred around 7:00 pm after the incident a wrench came up on my control center telling me to service the vehicle. I was able to drop the vehicle off at a ford dealership approximately 5 miles down the road. Within that short distance it was…
ODI 11162424
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 55 mph, the transmission downshifted into second gear and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 16v248000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to sisk family ford ([redacted], forest city, nc 28043, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 11166118
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Molded lead frame and oss replacement. I was not notified of the molded lead frame recall 16n02. I experienced the electrical issue described in the recall in my driveway. My dashboard lit up like a christmas tree and would only drive in first gear. I drove to a mechanic that was closer than the ford dealer and was off of back roads so i could drive in first gear. I paid for the repair. I recently received a recall…
ODI 11195004
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Sudden and random downshifting. While in drive, the transmission will suddenly downshift into a lower gear, completely at random. This causes a major lurch and "jump" in the transmission and speed decreases greatly. Happens at high and low speeds. Does not seem to be induced by "hard" driving or gentle driving. Cannot force it to occur. Have not taken it into dealer to be checked as no codes (engine light or gear)…
ODI 11163451
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact was unable to immediately shift into reverse. It took approximately five seconds for the vehicle to respond. The contact had to depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle from moving on its own. The contact stated that the failure occurred approximately fifteen times in two weeks. The vehicle was taken to jenkins & wynne ford, honda, lincoln ([redacted],…
ODI 11160720