2011 Ford F150
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 824 of 2,188 complaints (38%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more reported injuries (11) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 842 in 2010 to 2,188 in 2011.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | vs. 2011 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,650–4,150 | 3,650–4,150 | 3,300–5,200 | 3,300–4,800 | 3,300–4,800 | |
| Combined MPG | 15–17 | 15–17 | 12–19 | 13–19 | 13–19 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 14–15 / 18–21 | 14–15 / 18–21 | 11–17 / 14–22 | 12–17 / 16–23 | 12–17 / 16–23 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 523–592 | 523–592 | 468–741 | 468–684 | 470–675 | |
| Complaints filed | 324 | 842 | 2,188 | 1,780 | 2,980 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 28 | 23 | 45 | 40 | 77 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 8 | 35 | 18 | 14 | 35 | |
| Injuries reported | 21 | 28 | 35 | 29 | 64 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford F150 have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Ford F150?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 824 of 2,188 NHTSA complaints (38%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Ford F150 get?
EPA rates it 12–19 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Ford F150?
EPA estimates $3,300–$5,200 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (15)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 17 mpg (high) | 22 mpg (high) | 19 mpg (high) | $3,300 (low) | 468 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 5.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 15 mpg | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 523 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 13 mpg | 18 mpg | 14 mpg | $4,450 | 635 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 16 mpg | 22 mpg (high) | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 494 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 17 mpg (high) | 22 mpg (high) | 19 mpg (high) | $3,300 (low) | 468 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 15 mpg | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 523 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 16 mpg | 22 mpg (high) | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 494 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 6.2L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 12 mpg | 16 mpg | 13 mpg | $4,800 | 684 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 5.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 14 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,900 | 555 g/mi |
| Configuration 10 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 523 g/mi |
| Configuration 14 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 6.2L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 11 mpg (low) | 14 mpg (low) | 12 mpg (low) | $5,200 (high) | 741 g/mi (high) |
Show 4 more configurations
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 11 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.7L | 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 494 g/mi |
| Configuration 12 | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 14 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,900 | 555 g/mi |
| Configuration 13 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 15 mpg | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 523 g/mi |
| Configuration 15 | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.7L | 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 494 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 511 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 824 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 117 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 233 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Brakes | 228 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Steering | 419 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 45 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 21 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 218 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 43 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 177 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | 115 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (6)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) · Campaign 19V075000 · Feb 12, 2019
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Consequence: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S07.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · Campaign 16V248000 · Apr 27, 2016
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks, 2012 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Mustang vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Consequence: An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S19.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS · Campaign 12V190000 · May 2, 2012
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FORD F-150, 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, AND 2012-2013 MUSTANG VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT" AND 108 LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) THAT WAS CALIBRATED OUT OF SPECIFICATION FOR REVERSE GEAR.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR WHEN THE DRIVER PUSHES THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE REVERSE R POSITION AND THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION DOES GO IN REVERSE, THE R MAY NOT ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD OF THE F-150, EXPEDITION, OR NAVIGATOR MODELS AND/OR THE BACKUP LAMP ON THE REAR OF THE F-150, EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR, OR MUSTANG VEHICLES MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. THESE CONDITIONS INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH OR A PEDESTRIAN BEING STRUCK DUE TO THE VEHICLES NOT SIGNALING IT IS IN REVERSE.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TRS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · Campaign 11V582000 · Dec 13, 2011
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 F-250, F-350, F-450 AND F-550 HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 12, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2011. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 114, THEFT PROTECTION. THE TRANSMISSION CAN BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL DUE TO BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK SWITCH PROBLEM.
Consequence: THIS WILL ALLOW THE OPERATOR TO INADVERTENTLY SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY TO A NEARBY PEDESTRIAN.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK SWITCH FUNCTION AND REPLACE THE SWITCH IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · Campaign 11V128000 · Feb 25, 2011
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FORD F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE, AND LINCOLN MKX TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE INSPECTED USING INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (IDS) THAT HAD A CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE TO READ THE SUSPECT BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SERIAL NUMBER. BASED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER THE BCM WAS EITHER NOT AFFECTED OR REPLACED. THE CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE WAS NOT READING THE CORRECT SET OF CHARACTERS, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY A BCM THAT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AFFECTED BCMS MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
Consequence: IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
STRUCTURE:BODY · Campaign 10V659000 · Dec 29, 2010
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES. DURING A SIX-DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD, THE SUPPLIER OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE MANUFACTURED MODULES THAT MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
Consequence: IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.