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2011 Ford F150

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 830 of 2,195 complaints (38%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more reported injuries (11) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed rose from 843 in 2010 to 2,195 in 2011.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
2,195
Recall campaigns
6
EPA fuel cost per year
$3,300–$5,200
Combined MPG
12–19

Complaints by model year

  1. 3242009
  2. 8432010
  3. 2,1952011
  4. 1,7842012
  5. 2,9942013

Where owners report problems

  1. Transmission & Drivetrain830 (38%)
  2. Engine511 (23%)
  3. Steering419 (19%)
  4. Electrical235 (11%)
  5. Brakes228 (10%)
  6. Driver Assistance & Speed Control219 (10%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2011: 7 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category20092010201120122013vs. 2011 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Annual fuel cost ($)3,650–4,1503,650–4,1503,300–5,2003,300–4,8003,300–4,800
Combined MPG15–1715–1712–1913–1913–19
City / Highway MPG14–15 / 18–2114–15 / 18–2111–17 / 14–2212–17 / 16–2312–17 / 16–23
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)523–592523–592468–741468–684470–675
Complaints filed3248432,1951,7842,994Not compared
Recalls issued21643Not compared
Crash-involved complaints2823464078Not compared
Fire-involved complaints835191435Not compared
Injuries reported2128352964Not compared
Deaths reported00024Not compared
Configurations compared43888

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 Nov 7, 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: 830 of 2,195 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)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (S6)63.7LRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD17 mpg (high)22 mpg (high)19 mpg (high)$3,300 (low)468 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Automatic (S6)85.0LRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD15 mpg21 mpg17 mpg$3,650523 g/mi
Configuration 3Automatic (S6)86.2LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD13 mpg18 mpg14 mpg$4,450635 g/mi
Configuration 4Automatic (S6)63.5LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD16 mpg22 mpg (high)18 mpg$3,450494 g/mi
Configuration 5Automatic 6-spd63.7LRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD17 mpg (high)22 mpg (high)19 mpg (high)$3,300 (low)468 g/mi (low)
Configuration 6Automatic 6-spd85.0LRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD15 mpg21 mpg17 mpg$3,650523 g/mi
Configuration 7Automatic 6-spd63.5LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD16 mpg22 mpg (high)18 mpg$3,450494 g/mi
Configuration 8Automatic (S6)86.2LPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD12 mpg16 mpg13 mpg$4,800684 g/mi
Configuration 9Automatic (S6)85.0L4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD14 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$3,900555 g/mi
Configuration 10Automatic (S6)63.5L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD15 mpg21 mpg17 mpg$3,650523 g/mi
Configuration 14Automatic (S6)86.2L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD11 mpg (low)14 mpg (low)12 mpg (low)$5,200 (high)741 g/mi (high)
Show 4 more configurations
The remaining EPA-rated configurations on this page.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 11Automatic 6-spd63.7L4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD16 mpg21 mpg18 mpg$3,450494 g/mi
Configuration 12Automatic 6-spd85.0L4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD14 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$3,900555 g/mi
Configuration 13Automatic 6-spd63.5L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD15 mpg21 mpg17 mpg$3,650523 g/mi
Configuration 15Automatic (S6)63.7L4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD16 mpg21 mpg18 mpg$3,450494 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine51110320
Transmission & Drivetrain8308360
Fuel System1171100
Electrical23581160
Brakes228171110
Steering4197250
Suspension, Wheels & Tires451020
Airbags & Restraints2190100
Driver Assistance & Speed Control21913070
Body, Seats & Latches432150
Visibility & Lighting1771530
Other1152100

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 11, 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 3, 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 VEHICLE’S 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 VEHICLE’S 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 8, 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 24, 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.