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
Similar to 16s19 recall. My truck was not included. My truck has experienced exactly what the description for the recall states. It downshifted abruptly at no warning. Sudden kick in switching gears.
ODI 11093675
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The speed odometer jumps around and the gears change sporadically. After having this check by my mechanic, they feel that it is the power train control module and speed sensor. They found a recall for this model f150 but it did not include the date of build on my vehicle. Recall 16s19. It is dangerous because you don't have any notice as to when it might act up and you loose power without any warning. It happens…
ODI 11084515
Electrical System · Power Train
Air handler diverter switch burnt out causing fire at 35000 miles, power train idles high at stops trying to go, at down shift when slowing it jerks very badly truck has only 40000 miles on it. These are ongoing problems for many miles
ODI 11082473
Electrical System · Power Train
While driving on the interstate at 70 mph my speed information screen showed the wrench and the transmission down shifted to a lower gear. I had to pull off the interstate and restart the vehicle after waiting a few minutes. After i restarted the vehicle the check engine light and wrench went out. Subsequent problems have been the transmission will not shift out of gear and the information screen shows the wrench.…
ODI 11082150
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to shift from first gear to second gear. The contact stated that the yellow wrench warning icon illuminated and the vehicle went into limp mode. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate above 40 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic was able to retrieve a fault code…
ODI 11080899
Power Train
TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTING, WRENCH LIGHT TSB 13-6-8
ODI 11080398
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 63 mph, the vehicle downshifted and then shifted back to the original gear without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (two rivers ford, 76 belinda pkwy, mount juliet, tn 37122) where the technician informed the contact of nhtsa campaign number: 16v248000 (power train). The vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer informed the contact that if…
ODI 11091533
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact received a recall letter from ford motors. The nhtsa campaign number was unknown. The contact stated that the transmission sensor was replaced at glockner southpoint ford ([redacted] 406, south point, oh 45680, [redacted]) in february of 2018 per the recall. While driving 50 mph, the transmission downshifted and the vehicle slowed down without depressing the brake…
ODI 11076462
Power Train
When driving, usually between 20-30 mph, my transmission will abruptly switch gears. When this happens, it is very loud and violently jerks the entire vehicle. This has been happening randomly since i purchased the truck in 2012 w/ roughly 9k miles on it. It feels like i have been rear-ended by another vehicle. On two separate occasions, i have had two different people in my truck (unfamiliar with the issue), and…
ODI 11075621
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Transmission jumps in and out of gear with no apparent relation to vehicles speed or throttle position. If the transmission decides to drop into 1st at sufficient speed to lock the drive wheels this is terrifying and inherently dangerous. Ford knows this condition exists on 6r80 transmissions but seems unwilling to widen the recall. Maybe someone needs to die before they address this. Its a miracle this hasn't lead…
ODI 11074532
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 65 to 70 mph, the vehicle abruptly downshifted and lost power. The contact stated that the wrench icon illuminated, but she was not sure if the icon illuminated while the failure occurred or afterwards. The driver was able to coast onto the road shoulder and then drove the vehicle home. The vehicle was taken to autonation ford wolfchase ([redacted]…
ODI 11075376
Power Train
Transmission jumps in and out of gear with no apparent relation to vehicles speed or throttle position. If the transmission decides to drop into 1st at sufficient speed to lock the drive wheels this is terrifying and inherently dangerous. Ford knows this condition exists on 6r80 transmissions but seems unwilling to widen the recall. Maybe someone needs to die before they address this. Its a miracle this hasn't lead…
ODI 11074534
Power Train
Erratic shifting during my drive to work. Into first very hard. This happened at 35mph on the exit ramp.
ODI 11075543
Power Train
The vehicle shifts into 1st gear without warning at highway speed. It has happened 3 times in the last week and i have gotten no help from the dealership or ford motor company.
ODI 11074264
Power Train
The timing chain of the 3.5l ecoboost fails at approximately 80,000 miles. The failure is a result of a stretched timing chain and causes a lack of power and acceleration.
ODI 11078968
Electrical System · Power Train
While driving my transmission will suddenly downshifted to first gear. No rhyme or reason. The last time it happened i was probably going 35 to 40mph. It threw everyone in the cabin forward like we hit something in the road. It has happened multiple times and is getting worse. I have spoken to ford and informed them about the similarities of a recall on the same problem but ford states my vin number does not fall…
ODI 11072474
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle would downshift hard unexpectedly to first gear. The contact experienced the failure numerous times. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (campbell ford, 400 n 20th st, ozark, mo 65721), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact…
ODI 11075489
Power Train
2011 ford f150. Consumer writes in regards to transmission safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was not included in the recall but, experienced the same malfunction as described. *js
ODI 11066328
Power Train
My 2011 f150 would hesitate from a stop position to 1st gear ( jerking action),and now it down shifts to 1st gear while driving down highway and the gauges stop working. Then when you pull over and turn truck off to try to reset anything it stays in 5th gear when you take off and the wrench and check engine light comes on. We recieved a recall for it( 16s19) had the recall preformed on feb 27 2018 and 4 days later…
ODI 11076385
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a ford f-150. The contact states the transmission was malfunctioning by rapidly shifting to a lower gear while travelling at highway speeds 45 to 50 mph. The contact had to quickly slam on the brakes brakes and pull over to the side of the road. The manufacturer stated simply that the vehicle was not included in a recall so they would not cover the repairs. The dealer had not been contacted. The…
ODI 11180131
Power Train · Service Brakes · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle shifted into first gear. The wheels locked, and the abs engaged. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (lake view ford, [redacted], conneaut lake, pa 16316), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and opened case number: cas-14072276. The contact was informed that the…
ODI 11071553
Power Train
Unexpected transmission downshift on january 31, 2018. While driving on i 70 heading towards kansas city, mo from independence, mo, my f-150 unexpectedly shifted into first gear while i was driving at 65 mph. There was a large tractor trailer behind my truck that almost slammed into the back of my vehicle when my truck slammed into first gear. The tractor trailer swerved into the high-speed lane to avoid running…
ODI 11067209
Power Train
When accelerating from stoplight transmission would not up shift from first gear and speedometer indicated zero.
ODI 11065597
Power Train
While moving, usually accelerating, the vehicle shifts gears at random, often from high speed (5th or 6th gear) down to a low gear, then back to higher gear, then back to lower gear, etc. This can happen several times. While this is happening the speedometer bounces from 0 to actual speed. While this is happening the vehicle experiences bouncy, lurching movement. This has happened multiple times while driving on…
ODI 11063907
Power Train
I have a 2011 f150 ecoboost. When i put it in reverse the lever on the truck does not dial reverse and the truck wont go in gear, after about 10 seconds there is a wrench that appears in the dash and check engine light and the truck is finally able to move back but the reverse lights wont work while the truck is backing up the reverse sensors or camera dont work either making this a big safety issue. The truck also…
ODI 11064226