TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER BECAME STUCK WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, IT OPERATED NORMALLY. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR AND TRANSMISSION FLUID WERE ADDED, INCLUDING A NEW FILTER.…
2011 Ford F-150 powertrain problems
moderate 755 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
755
Recalls
0
Crashes
5
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT RESULTED IN TRANSMISSION HAVING A HARSH DOWNSHIFT TO FIRST GEAR CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK AND ENGINE REVS UP. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST INCLUDING A FEW DAYS BEFORE TAKING IT IN FOR THE RECALL REPAIR IN 2019. ( RECALL 19V -075). THIS PROBLEM, ACCORDING TO FORD, IS DUE TO INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR ( PART OF THE MOLDED LEADFRAME IN THE TR…
TRANSMISSION IS GETTING STUCK IN 1ST GEAR. THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE VEHICLE IS NOT SHOWING ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEM LIGHTS ON THE DASH. THE TRUCK S A SUPERCAB LARIAT LIMITED 6 SPEED 4X4, AWD. IT IS NOT SHOWING UP ON THE RECALL LIST VEHICLE HAS ALMOST 90,000 MILES
WHEN ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SLIPS INTO A LOWER GEAR, DOWNSHIFTING IMPROPERLY CAUSING A BUMP IN THE RIDE AND A DANGER IN CLEAN ACCELERATION. THIS ISSUE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES AND IS A CONTRIBUTING POWER TRAIN ISSUE.
I GOT A RECALL LETTER. RECALL #19S07. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO FORD DEALERSHIP, THEY REPROGRAMMED THE MODULE FOR THE POWERTRAIN ON 6/19. MY EXTENDED WARRANTY RAN OUT 11/30/19. ON 12/21/19 I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND I HAD MY CRUISE SET AT 67 MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY GAUGES STOPPED WORKING AND HAD A TOOL SHOW UP ON DASH. THEN MY TIRES STARTED SLIDING AND IT DOWNSHIFTED. I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR. I P…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2011 Ford F-150?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 755 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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