2011 Ford F-150

1,841 serious complaints of 2,137, the most about power train (786) and engine (477); per car on the road, 1.3× this model's usual year. 6 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA15006: brake vacuum pump failure. NHTSA investigation PE13018: reduced power during hard acceleration.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). While driving 35-40 mph, the fifth and sixth gears became inoperable and the vehicle downshifted into first gear. There were no warning indicators illuminated.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Aug 2019

“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.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Aug 2016

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage Certain 2011 - 2013 Model Year F-150 and 2012- 2013 Model Year Expedition/Navigator Vehicles Equipped with A 6R80 Transmission Transmission Molded Leadframe Extended Coverage In some of the affected vehicles, an output shaft speed (OSS) sensor failure may result in an illuminated malfunction… (19N01, Nov 2020)
• Extended coverage This program extends the warranty coverage of the automatic transmission molded leadframe to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle, whichever occurs first. (16N02, Aug 2021)
• Extended coverage Customer satisfaction program 15n05 - supplement #1: certain 2011-2012 model year f-150 vehicles with 3.5l ecoboost engine - electric vacuum pump extended coverage (15N05, Jul 2016)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

2,137 owner complaints · 6 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 12–19 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2011 trims and features