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2011 Ford F-150
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2011 Ford F-150, covering power train, exterior lighting and electrical system, and 1,548 consumer complaints received since 2011.
The component named most often is power train: 219.2 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 91.7 per 1,000 across all 2011 model-year vehicles and against 101.8 per 1,000 for the Ford F-150 line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 566.8 complaints per model year across the 41 Ford F-150 model years on this register; 26 complaints reported a crash and 16 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2018 (267); the most recent in the file is dated 15 May 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 4 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
- 19V075000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)Reported 11 Feb 2019 · 1,263,051 units
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Consequence: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S07.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 19S07); components: power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm); power train:automatic transmission.
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks, 2012 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Mustang vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Consequence: An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S19.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 16S19).
Defect, as filed: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford f-150, 2012 expedition and lincoln navigator, and 2012-2013 mustang vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" and 108 â“lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.â” these vehicles may have a transmission range sensor (trs) that was calibrated out of specification for reverse gear.
Consequence: If this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever in the reverse â“râ” position and the vehicleâ’s transmission does go in reverse, the â“râ” may not illuminate on the dashboard of the f-150, expedition, or navigator models and/or the backup lamp on the rear of the f-150, expedition, navigator, or mustang vehicles may not illuminate. These conditions increase the risk of a crash or a pedestrian being struck due to the vehicleâ’s not signaling it is in reverse.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the trs as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 11, 2012. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 12C23); components: exterior lighting:back up lights; power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
Defect, as filed: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150 vehicles manufactured from september 9, 2011, through september 22, 2011, and model year 2012 f-250, f-350, f-450 and f-550 heavy duty vehicles manufactured from september 12, 2011, through september 22, 2011. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, â“theft protection.â” the transmission can be shifted out of the park position without pressing the brake pedal due to brake shift interlock switch problem.
Consequence: This will allow the operator to inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake shift interlock switch function and replace the switch if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on december 22, 2011. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 11C21).
Defect, as filed: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ford f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge, and lincoln mkx trucks manufactured from october 25, 2010, through november 20, 2010. These vehicles were inspected using integrated diagnostic system (ids) that had a custom software routine to read the suspect body control module (bcm) serial number. Based on the serial number the bcm was either not affected or replaced. The custom software routine was not reading the correct set of characters, and was not able to identify a bcm that required replacement affected bcms may have the potential for an internal short.
Consequence: If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect the body control module and if necessary replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 10S14).
Defect, as filed: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge and lincoln mkx vehicles. During a six-day production period, the supplier of the body control module manufactured modules that may have the potential for an internal short.
Consequence: If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which can result in an unattended vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the body control module if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 10S14).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2011 Ford F-150 (black) against all 2011 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2011 | F-150 line | All 2011 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 219.2 | 101.8 | 91.7 |
| Engine | 192.9 | 72 | 118.1 |
| Steering | 156.7 | 56.7 | 100.1 |
| Electrical System | 76.7 | 80.8 | 132.1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 66.2 | 70.8 | 44.6 |
| Service Brakes | 63.8 | 36.8 | 43.7 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 460 | 219.2 | 101.8 | 91.7 |
| Engine | 405 | 192.9 | 72 | 118.1 |
| Steering | 329 | 156.7 | 56.7 | 100.1 |
| Electrical System | 161 | 76.7 | 80.8 | 132.1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 139 | 66.2 | 70.8 | 44.6 |
| Service Brakes | 134 | 63.8 | 36.8 | 43.7 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 74 | 35.3 | 19.7 | 13.2 |
| Unknown or Other | 69 | 32.9 | 30.7 | 56.3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 63 | 30 | 22.1 | 44.2 |
| Visibility | 57 | 27.2 | 64.1 | 10.3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 42 | 20 | 71.1 | 9.9 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 33 | 15.7 | 5.2 | 26.3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 29 | 13.8 | 82.8 | 16.1 |
| Structure | 25 | 11.9 | 51.9 | 42.2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 8.1 | 10 | 31.1 |
| Tires | 9 | 4.3 | 38.8 | 11 |
| Seats | 8 | 3.8 | 9.7 | 10.9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 3.8 | 54.6 | 7.2 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 3.8 | 33.6 | 124.4 |
| Suspension | 8 | 3.8 | 32.8 | 24.1 |
| Wheels | 7 | 3.3 | 14 | 11.6 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2.4 | 13.1 | 11.1 |
| Traction Control System | 3 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 2.5 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.7 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 0.5 | 6.4 | 5.6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
1,548 unique complaints, 2,099 component mentions; 19 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ17010 | Recall query | Unexpected Transmission Downshift | power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | 25 Dec 2017 | 22 Oct 2019 | 19V075000 |
| EA15006 | Engineering analysis | Brake Vacuum Pump Failure | service brakes, electric | 16 Oct 2015 | 28 Apr 2016 | — |
| PE15026 | Preliminary evaluation | Brake Vacuum Pump Failure | service brakes, electric | 22 Jun 2015 | 19 Oct 2015 | — |
| PE13018 | Preliminary evaluation | Reduced power during hard acceleration | engine and engine cooling | 22 May 2013 | 7 Apr 2014 | — |
Other Ford F-150 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1987 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1989 NHTSA | 0 | 12 | — |
| 1990 NHTSA | 0 | 17 | — |
| 1991 | 3 | 302 | 9,033,419 |
| 1992 | 3 | 470 | 2,156,791 |
| 1993 | 7 | 577 | 6,438,180 |
| 1994 | 6 | 668 | 5,741,613 |
| 1995 | 2 | 620 | 4,531,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | 315 | 4,634,770 |
| 1997 | 14 | 2,742 | 9,402,062 |
| 1998 | 8 | 1,371 | 8,258,137 |
| 1999 | 7 | 1,038 | 5,640,333 |
| 2000 | 6 | 1,050 | 7,570,425 |
| 2001 | 8 | 1,192 | 8,579,768 |
| 2002 | 2 | 787 | 5,600,000 |
| 2003 | 4 | 389 | 4,855,884 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1,974 | 6,027,060 |
| 2005 | 3 | 1,035 | 2,142,116 |
| 2006 | 4 | 521 | 2,342,058 |
| 2007 | 2 | 437 | 416 |
| 2008 | 1 | 307 | 213 |
| 2009 | 2 | 277 | 289,681 |
| 2010 | 1 | 677 | 280,946 |
| 2011 | 6 | 1,548 | 1,465,982 |
| 2012 | 4 | 1,209 | 1,427,233 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1,473 | 1,595,920 |
| 2014 | 8 | 566 | 1,327,762 |
| 2015 | 13 | 628 | 5,137,616 |
| 2016 | 13 | 574 | 5,473,811 |
| 2017 | 17 | 197 | 5,424,650 |
| 2018 | 18 | 255 | 3,799,441 |
| 2019 | 9 | 8 | 1,823,432 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 | 2,589,035 |
| 2021 | 29 | 0 | 10,684,336 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 | 8,908,290 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 | 7,038,115 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 | 5,824,204 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 | 5,393,797 |
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 4,605,427 |
| 2027 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 223,472 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Ford F-150 model years · Ford: 201 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford F-150 have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 19V075000, was reported to NHTSA on 11 Feb 2019 and concerns power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm). Across all model years the Ford F-150 line has 169 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2011 Ford F-150?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 4 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2011 Ford F-150 complain about most?
Power Train: 460 of 2099 component mentions (219.2 per 1,000). Next is engine with 405. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.