2011 Ford F-150 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2011 Ford F-150 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 2,962
- 555 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 804 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 73 reported crashes · 60 injuries · 27 fires
What owners report fails — 2011 Ford F-150
- POWER TRAIN 804
- ENGINE 480
- STEERING 416
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 218
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 208
6 recalls on record for the 2011 Ford F-150
- NHTSA 19V075000 · 2019 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTR Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 16V248000 · 2016 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires m
- NHTSA 12V190000 · 2012 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR WHEN THE DRIVER PUSHES THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE REVE
- NHTSA 10V659000 · 2011 · STRUCTURE:BODY IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT DEVELOPS, AN OVERHEATING CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE FIRE.
- NHTSA 11V582000 · 2011 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THIS WILL ALLOW THE OPERATOR TO INADVERTENTLY SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED, INCRE
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2011 Ford F-150 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Ford F-150 reliable?
NHTSA has 2,962 consumer complaints on record for the 2011 Ford F-150 and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (804 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2011 Ford F-150 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford F-150?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (804), engine (480), steering (416), electrical system (218). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2011 Ford F-150?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.