2011 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
- 417
- 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 417 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 31 records
- timing chain · 28 records
- check engine · 24 records
- lost power · 11 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- spark plugs · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 130 |
| 30–60k mi | 120 |
| 60–100k mi | 115 |
| 100–150k mi | 40 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The vehicle was not repaired and the problem persisted. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. *tr
ODI 10514818
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While entering a highway via an on-ramp doing about approximately 45 miles per hour i attempted hard acceleration to pick up speed and merge in to traffic that was doing approximately 65-70 miles per hour. When i depressed the throttle the vehicle did not accelerate, but it started to hesitate and shake. The check engine light came on and the vehicle would not go over 40 miles per hour. This almost caused an…
ODI 10459379
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle became hesitant upon acceleration as the front end began shaking violently. The check engine warning light was also illuminated. In addition, the vehicle proceeded to accelerate forward at rapid speeds when driving 50 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician was unable to…
ODI 10560055
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated briefly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 13. *tr
ODI 10514796
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. The contact also stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to multiple dealers where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. The vin was…
ODI 10534925
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While merging onto the highway, the truck shuddered violently and slowed to about 10 mph . I released the throttle and gently reapplied it and it ran fine. I took it to dealer and they couldn't replicate it. The event has happened since, but check engine light doesn't stay on , so ford unwilling to do anything about it. *tr
ODI 10547728
Engine
The first time i was accelerating in an on ramp to highway speeds when the engine started missing to the point i had to abort entering the highway and pull into the emergency lane to avoid the on coming traffic. I took it to the dealer and was told that nothing could be found wrong with the engine. This has happened numerous times and i keep getting told that there are no reports of this happening on other eco boost…
ODI 10513950
Engine
Engine lost power ,terrible shaking and vibrating,will not accelerate. Was able to leave lane of traffic,too side of highway and stop. After brief period of time was able too restart and return home to dealership for diagnosis and was told engine had misfire,but there was no fix for it at that time.this has been some 15 or 16 months,vehicle has been back too dealership 8(eight) times and still has lurching,fast…
ODI 10486683
Engine
At roughly 800 miles i attempted to pass on a rainy afternoon and while applying enough load to pass the truck started to surge/misfire severely and the check engine light started to flash. Drove the truck about 2 miles in this derated condition until i reached my destination. Turned the ignition to off and then cycled the ignition back on and the check engine light went out and the unit ran correctly again. Took…
ODI 10469115
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
Electrical System · Engine
I have already reported this piece of junk but needed to add to the list?. We, as of last week, are on our 15th rental while the dealer and ford are trying to figure out whats wrong with it again?. The engine light has been coming on since the week we bought this junk and is still flashing while we drive?.. The dealer has asked ford to put in a new engine several times but ford for some reason wants the dealer to…
ODI 10563558
Engine
Lost power,engine died under hard acceleration while trying to pass a car. Checked with the local ford dealer and the customer relations center at ford and they claim they never heard of such a problem. *tr
ODI 10519503
Engine
The truck lost all power when acceleration was required. Gas to floor and it fell to idle while passing. Lost all power again during a merge to freeway, drop to idle and rough running. Lost all power while trying to stay ahead of on coming traffic. 3 times in 60000 km. No warning drive line shudders when subjected to light load slight grade highway speeds. Feels like engine miss. Dozens of trips to dealers 5 tsbs…
ODI 10499948
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Sometimes when i try to pass the engine during full acceleration stumbles and looses acceleration. It does not happen all the time and does not give an error code in the computer. Very dangerous on two lane road passing. *tr
ODI 10554601