2011 Ford F-150 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 116about this part
- Share
- 5%of 2,194 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,750miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 116 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2011 Ford F-150, 5% of the 2,194 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,750 miles. 2 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.
“The advancetrac system pops up and will either slow the truck down or shut it right off.. I had a mechanic look at it and it still continued to do it...I have to shut it all down and try to restart it will sometimes drive for a short time or go for days. This has been going on for over a year where it will also go months without happening.”
NHTSA complaint #11324832, filed 2020-05, 160,000 miles“As experienced by many others, one of the fixed rear windows shattered while driving about 35 MPH in a straight line on a maryland state roadway that was in good condition. A very loud pop/crash alerted me to the damage. I could not identify any physical impact that caused the glass to shatter. This occurred on 4 mar 2019.”
NHTSA complaint #11186198, filed 2019-03, 56,500 miles“My transmission is downshifting on its on when driving home without changing gears. I have to shut it off and wait before I can drive it again. I was in the flow of traffic when this happens and it is very scary. And it continues so I'm unable to drive it because it's to dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11413687, filed 2021-04, 200,000 miles“I was driving on the highway I 95 and it was raining. My windows started to fog up. I turned on the defrosts. I heard a loud pop and my rear window shattered. In researching the problem on the internet, it appears it is a common problem on 10-14 f150's when turning on the rear defrost.”
NHTSA complaint #11342746, filed 2020-08, 117,000 miles“My truck vibrates when driving. I've checked the fuel injectors, coil packs, gotten a tune up and it still does the same. I've had several mechanics (certified) pull codes and it keeps saying it is the coil packs (which ive replaced, no change). I was also told the truck had a short and for would have to take engine apart. Still don't know what the problem is!”
NHTSA complaint #10889218, filed 2016-07, 98,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10051733Nov 29, 2012Ford: due to traction control flashing or illuminating indicator, diagnostic codes (dtc) c1963, c1278, c1280, c1282 are stored in anti lock brake system (abs), during low speed…
- 10038946Apr 6, 2011Ford: 2009-2011 f150. Traction control light may be illuminated with trouble codes stored. The electronic stability control may also activate intermittently while towing a trailer.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 22 | 20% |
| 2024 | 21 | 11% |
| 2023 | 66 | 16% |
| 2022 | 88 | 15% |
| 2021 | 97 | 9% |
| 2020 | 88 | 12% |
| 2019 | 132 | 10% |
| 2018 | 237 | 10% |
| 2017 | 162 | 11% |
| 2016 | 257 | 12% |
| 2015 | 208 | 12% |
| 2014 | 149 | 10% |
| 2013 | 229 | 8% |
| 2012 | 122 | 7% |
| 2011 | 116 | 5% |
| 2010 | 62 | 7% |
| 2009 | 10 | 3% |
| 2008 | 17 | 5% |
| 2007 | 20 | 4% |
| 2006 | 24 | 4% |
| 2005 | 41 | 4% |
| 2004 | 86 | 4% |
| 2003 | 19 | 4% |
| 2002 | 29 | 4% |
| 2001 | 40 | 3% |
| 2000 | 19 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 2% |
| 1998 | 27 | 2% |
| 1997 | 52 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 1% |
| 1994 | 16 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 6 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 3 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1982 | 1 | 20% |
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 complaintsFuel system
117 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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