CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Ford F-150 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2,194 complaints with NHTSA, including 46 crashes, 19 fires, 35 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (833 reports).
2011 Ford F-150 recalls
Transmission May Downshift to First Gear Unexpectedly
Some 2011-2013 Ford F-150 trucks with a 6-speed automatic transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear regardless of how fast the vehicle is moving.
Transmission May Unexpectedly Downshift to First Gear
Some vehicles have an automatic transmission that can unexpectedly downshift into first gear regardless of how fast the vehicle is moving.
Most common 2011 Ford F-150 problems
Problem areas named in the 2,194 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 833 |
| Engine | 482 |
| Steering | 421 |
| Electrical System | 236 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 213 |
| Service Brakes | 162 |
| Unknown Or Other | 112 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 91 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 75 |
| Visibility | 61 |
What owners report
Ford issued a recall for the Lead frame. Recall ID 19so7 & 16s19. My truck has experienced the issues associated with this recall. Last night it was more severe. The truck shifted from 5th to 1st gear unexpectedly. I have already tried to remedy this with ford. I made the appointment on their website to have this fixed in the beginning of spring this year. I was told when i brought it in that it wasnt covered anymore because its over 10 years old and over 150,000 miles. This should not matter when we are talking about a serious safety issue. The truck is in good shape and this is the only issue I've had. Now, im afraid to drive it at all. It never downshifted like thos before. The most it di
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle experienced a slight loss of motive power, and the transmission failed to shift in synchronization with the engine. The check engine warning light and the service vehicle soon warning light illuminated. A diagnostic scanner retrieved transmission code 6R80. A dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was 225,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the transmission erroneously downshifted, causing the vehicle to abruptly reduce speed. The contact indicated during the incident that the transmission shifter switched from Drive (D) to the first gear independently. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train), which the contact associated with the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000.
My truck will just abruptly downshift no matter how fast im going and it's quite concerning
I was parking the vehicle and turned off the engine when the speakers gave out a loud noise. I turned the truck on to see if it would continue but there was no music and smoke began coming out around the radio. I moved the truck away from building and retrieved the fire extinguisher from the back seat. I noticed the "door ajar" warning was on even when the doors were closed. The smoke subsided and I did some quick research online. I was able to find a lot of information about the wire harness between the driver's side rear door and door frame being damaged, producing these symptoms. I disconnected the battery and removed the sheath from the wiring harness. Three wires were severed and
2011 Ford F-150 questions
Does the 2011 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2011 Ford F-150: Transmission May Downshift to First Gear Unexpectedly; Transmission May Unexpectedly Downshift to First Gear; Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm); Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Electrical System:Software. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford F-150?
Based on 2,194 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (833), Engine (482), Steering (421).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Ford F-150 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.