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
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle shook violently. The contact heard an abnormal noise and experienced a complete loss of power. The vehicle was not operable. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the camshaft failed, there were multiple cylinder failures, low compression, and the engine was no longer…
ODI 10870932
Engine
Takata recall there is a cold start noise kinda sounds like a grinding noise also have a huge power loss when ever trying to accelerate. I get codes p0016 p0017 p0299 . I have changed all came and crank sensors.
ODI 10907491
Engine
While traveling at highway speed i wanted to accelerate and pass someone. I pulled into the left lane and pressed the gas. The engine shook the truck and it loss power. I had to move back into the lane.
ODI 10864132
Engine
The timing chain belt was skipping, it would cause the engine light to come on while driving but then the engine light would go off the next time i'd stay it. This did this for as long as i had it. I mentioned the issue tho the dealer but when in the garage the engine light was no longer on and they would tell me nothing was wrong and no error codes were coming up. I've had this truck only 1 year 7 months and it…
ODI 10863487
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle lost power. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.
ODI 10891977
Engine
The engine (3.5l ecoboost) has a rattle in the front region when started and at lower rpm's which was followed by the check engine indicator (timing chain issue). When driving in the city the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light and started to shake violently. The shaking ceased upon accelerating. The vehicle was immediately driven to a mechanic where we learned that the vct unit (exhaust side) had separated and a…
ODI 10863299
Engine
On wide open throttle engine misfires . Got it to set a code after another hard throttle.drove truck 1500 miles and got 21 mpg.after trip i took it to dealer codes po300 0304 0305 0306.had tsb for problem done last june. Still has same problem.dealer states may be plugs. Doesn"t seem possible getting 21 mpg with bad plugs. They want 260 dollars to check plugs on one bank. Ford needs to get this problem with wide…
ODI 10863132
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Thousands of ford f150 owners (20011-2015) bave experiencing with ecoboost engines mostly with my most recent issue "timing chain stretching chain" and faulty cam phasers, i believe we deserve to at least get our vehicles fix. I struggle paying my truck and i cant pay 4000 dlls to fix this issue that i strongly believe is a ford's negligence. Please help us my name is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the…
ODI 10881366
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
#1: driving down the interstate, attempting to pass a semi; vehicle lost power as i tried to accelerate and we had to coast to a stop. This has actually happened twice. The first time they replaced the intercooler and the second time i replaced the spark plugs. It occurred about three weeks after getting the vehicle it's regular service. If there was a problem with the gaps on the plugs, and they knew cars were…
ODI 10861052
Engine · Power Train
At 50 mph while accelerating in traffic the engine shook and i lost power. This only happens with the ecoboost engine. Ford told the nhtsa this was corrected and the suit was ended. Ford will not install this repair in my truck.
ODI 10855637
Engine · Power Train
Under acceleration the vehicle shudders, and shakes. It seems to lose power for seconds before it picks back up. Has happened several times while pulling my camper and passing vehicles on highway and interstate. The other day while driving down the parkway the truck down shifted from 6th gear to 1st or 2nd without warning. I was almost rear ended and had to drive off onto the shoulder to avoid the collision. I have…
ODI 10853335
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that the instrument panel seized without warning. The failure was persistent. The engine stalled while the failure was occurring. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 10853561
Engine · Power Train
My f-150 supercrew 4x4 with ecoboost engine began misfiring on hard acceleration situations, such as merging and changing lanes on the interstate. After approximately 2 months, the issue has gotten worse to the point of misfiring under normal acceleration. The jerking from the misfire condition is quite violent, and i believe to be unsafe. This is a known issue related to the design of the trucks intercooler.…
ODI 10846052
Engine
I own a 2011 ford f150 ecoboost v6. For the past year,the engine will quit making power under acceleration when merging onto a highway or passing. I currently have 65000 miles. Ford has told me there are no recalls and invited me to spend my money in their service department when this is clearly a known issue. This is clearly and unsafe issue and just a matter of time before someone attempts to merge on a highway…
ODI 10846018
Engine · Unknown Or Other
There are @ hoses that come out of the radiator and go into a hard plastic t-piece (part number dr3z-8566-a) and there are o-rings inside of it. Mine started leaking and i was informed that i had to replace the whole piece no big deal. Then the dealer ship went on to tell me that they have replaced 6 in the last 2 weeks of the same exact year and model. The dealer ship is in lima ohio. That being said if there are…
ODI 10845738
Engine
When accelerating, especially going uphill, the engine makes a repetitive whooshing noise.
ODI 10838830
Engine
My 2011 ford f-150 with the ecoboost package will stall upon acceleration. The engine light will flash momentarily. This is a safety issues as it causes the vehicle to act in a manner that inst predictable when changing lanes on an interstate or passing. This has happened on multiple occasions and a simple google search indicates this issue is widespread with this model.
ODI 10837533
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
In 2016 i went to get recall repaired from franklin tn dealership i purchased the truck from, they refused, in 2019, they claim that the software was not available from ford, online in emails to another dealer, i have not been told when to bring truck in to get all recalls repaired. Both dealerships are in tn. When in first gear, the truck will jerk back down and won't allow me to go to 2nd gear without pressing…
ODI 11269257
Engine
Engine coolant is overheating. Engine coolant temperature gauge in the normal range ( between h and c ) .transmission fluid temperature gauge (between h and c ) . Gauge detail- ---- trans temp -195 - 210 f .20 minutes driving (not towing ) .check the level of the coolant in the reservoir --- low!!! . Adding 1/2 gall -5o/50 mixture coolant. 02/16/2016 - apple ford (columbia , md ) check engine cooling system. ---…
ODI 10836799
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
2011 ford f150 lariat - when accelerating to pass, engine lights will flash and the truck will lose power. After several seconds of flashing, the engine light stays on and the truck decelerates. I shut the truck off and then re-started but the engine light stayed on. I was traveling on a highway and had to pull off to a city street. Very dangerous situation.
ODI 10820370
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Upon downshift during acceleration, the truck shudders, misfires, backfires through exhaust system, and loses power while creating a violent shake in the drivetrain. This occurs in below 35 dry or wet weather. This issue destroyed my catalytic converters, as well as broke loose the baffles in factory muffler causing over $2,000 in repairs for exhaust. I further replaced plugs, and plug boots. The vehicle continues…
ODI 10819183
Engine
Primary timing chain wear. According to tsb. 15-0044,the structure of the timing chain is inferior to the point it stretches. If it breaks, the engine will be compromised and a full re-haul of engines interior will be needed. A loud grinding noise is always heard upon startup in a "cold" start up.several complaints on line concering ford's below standard of material / cost of any repairs. Also mentioned is after…
ODI 10979619
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 50 mph attempting to pass a tractor trailer, the engine misfired and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. During the incident, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the spark plugs were replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.
ODI 10896514
Engine
Vehicle has been sputtering & missing. Heavy hesitation on acceleration. On 12/01/15 my truck equipped 3.5 ecoboost started missing upon acceleration then lost all power and started to shake vigorously. After taking it to the ford dealership for diagnostics they returned with saying my engine, turbos & crankshaft are damaged and must be all replaced. I am within the 5 year warranty but exceeding the mileage with…
ODI 10811739
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Ford f150 3.5l ecoboost completely looses power when accelerating in passing gear. Vehicle shutters and bucks severally and does not allow any type of acceleration to be able to exit into slow lane interstate traffic. Normal operation returns after about 1.5 minutes of coasting and then gently applying accelerator to regain vehicle control. During the recovery time the engine runs very rough as if timing was…
ODI 10807738