2011 Ford E-150 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,530miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Ford E-150, 17% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,530 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a f150 2011 3.5l eco boost motor that failed to accelerate after filling up with gas at a rest stop. I was near chicago on interstate 80/90 I tried to pull out using the acceleration ramp traffic was extremely heavy so needed to use the eco boost power when the engine started to shutter and the service engine light keep flashing on then off. I had my wife with me and we had to pull over to side of the road because the motor lost power. I could not get onto the road because of the traffic. There was a lot of semi-truck on the road that day and this almost ended up in a collision. …”
NHTSA complaint #10553220, filed 2013-11, 86,691 miles“Driving new f150 Ford (my brothers truck) engine started misfiring, had towed to Ford in sullivan, mo where the next morning a mechanic blew up the engine during test drive.....was told warranty covered expenses and rental and repairs, 3 months later told no sorry you pay the customer.....lied to by Ford.”
NHTSA complaint #10463853, filed 2012-07, 4,000 miles“2011 E-150 econoline. Consumer seeking arbitration for vehicle. The consumer stated the vehicle had an oil leak. The rear main seal was replaced twice, the transmission would lock up, the steering gear box was leaking fluid, the battery was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10663893, filed 2015-02, 19,061 miles“When engine is started in the mornings you can hear a knocking sound which seems to subside as the engine is warming. I've been watching the video on youtube about the catastrophic consequences this will eventually occur if the cause is not discovered and repaired. Please refer to youtube videos fordtechmakeuloco see the 2004-2015 titled Ford f-150/E-150 lower balljoint replacement and how a failed $4.00 part turned into a $7,000 motor repair. Oil pumps also. Happens in the driveway idling . Ford dealer wanted $125. To diagnose this morning thursday 12/10/2020.”
NHTSA complaint #11382912, filed 2020-12, 56 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10056338Apr 24, 2014Ford/lincoln: some trucks are experiencing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p2270 or p2272, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) comes on. Model 2010-2011 ranger, 2010-2012 e series…
- 10053444Jun 10, 2013Ford: on some vehicles, the oil consumption is excessive, and is determined as less than 4,800 km (3,000 miles) driven per 0.95l (1 qt) engine oil consumed. Models 2011-2013 e…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 25% |
| 2013 | 6 | 32% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 17% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 29% |
| 2008 | 3 | 27% |
| 2007 | 4 | 33% |
| 2005 | 4 | 25% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford E-150
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford E-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology