2011 Ford F-150 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 117about this part
- Share
- 5%of 2,194 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,750miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 117 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Ford F-150, 5% of the 2,194 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,750 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Inadequate contacts on fuse relay for fuel pump, causing overheating without burning out the fues(#27 in the fuse box). This caused the relay and fuse to start melting and resulted in immediate shut down of the fuel pump, and complete power loss. I was lucky it happened right after I pulled into my driveway. No warning at all. Extremely dangerous if it had happened on the freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #11352506, filed 2020-09, 83,000 miles“Vehicle runs rough and throws a check engine light. When the engine is warm it runs smoother. After trouble shooting possible problems, it was determined to probably be a sticky valve. It is my understanding, there was a recall on this particular issue. I want to know if this truck was serviced and the issue corrected while owned by the original owner. If yes, it is broken again.”
NHTSA complaint #11192018, filed 2019-03, 95,000 miles“When driving the truck (what seemed like) shifted hard then the wrench sign came up on the screen and throttle would not work. I was doing 50 MPH at the time and had to hit the hazards and pull over. Once I turned off the engine and turned it back on it seemed ok, pulled the code p2112 throttle body. Looked online and many , many people have the same issue. Can't believe this isn't a recall seeing how dangerous this is.”
NHTSA complaint #10870256, filed 2016-05, 98,000 miles“Traveling on 4 lane highway during period of train, accelerated to pass vehicles, my truck eco-boost motor acceleration stagnated and vehicle began to shutter, was unable to pass, decelerated and stagnation stopped. Incident occurred when ever I tried to accelerated during active rain during a 9 hour interstate trip.”
NHTSA complaint #10523278, filed 2013-07, 23,000 miles“Spring of 2012 acceleration failed when overtaking a slower vehicle. My speed was about 60 MPH. This happened on more than one occasion. 06/10/13. Vehicle engine began missing and vibrating when accelerating at any speed. I was driving about 45 MPH. Have sent the pickup to the dealer for inspection/repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10516241, filed 2013-06, 19,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10204987Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
- 10204986Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
- 10058096Sep 8, 2014Ford: various misfire systems from turbocharge direct injection (gtdi)engines have stored diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) in powertrain control module p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303…
- 10055225Feb 25, 20142011-2014 f-150 has raw fuel smell from the engine oil/oil level overfill.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 | 6 | 3% |
| 2023 | 10 | 2% |
| 2022 | 91 | 15% |
| 2021 | 93 | 9% |
| 2020 | 14 | 2% |
| 2019 | 24 | 2% |
| 2018 | 64 | 3% |
| 2017 | 28 | 2% |
| 2016 | 95 | 5% |
| 2015 | 81 | 5% |
| 2014 | 72 | 5% |
| 2013 | 159 | 5% |
| 2012 | 119 | 7% |
| 2011 | 117 | 5% |
| 2010 | 58 | 7% |
| 2009 | 22 | 7% |
| 2008 | 27 | 7% |
| 2007 | 54 | 11% |
| 2006 | 59 | 10% |
| 2005 | 82 | 7% |
| 2004 | 74 | 4% |
| 2003 | 46 | 11% |
| 2002 | 86 | 10% |
| 2001 | 132 | 11% |
| 2000 | 152 | 14% |
| 1999 | 132 | 13% |
| 1998 | 201 | 15% |
| 1997 | 246 | 9% |
| 1996 | 53 | 16% |
| 1995 | 65 | 10% |
| 1994 | 113 | 17% |
| 1993 | 288 | 49% |
| 1992 | 245 | 52% |
| 1991 | 154 | 51% |
| 1990 | 146 | 53% |
| 1989 | 95 | 42% |
| 1988 | 28 | 20% |
| 1987 | 23 | 25% |
| 1986 | 10 | 16% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford F-150
829 complaintsEngine
482 complaintsSteering
419 complaintsElectrical system
235 complaintsVehicle speed control
213 complaintsBrakes
184 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
147 complaintsOther or unknown
116 complaintsElectronic stability control
44 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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