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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
83,243 miles

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2011 Ford F-150 drivetrain problems

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2011 Ford F-150 Owner Comments (Page 11 of 34)

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problem #474

Apr 012019

F-150

  • 170,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19V075000 (power train). While driving 35-40 mph, the fifth and sixth gears became inoperable and the vehicle downshifted into first gear. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

- Macomb, MI, USA

problem #473

Aug 132019

F-150

  • 132,000 miles
Truck will not go into reverse and throws a code reflecting an issue with the transmission range sensor. The issue began shortly after I had the dealer address a safety recall 19S07; which has to do with a failure of the output speed sensor. As the vehicle had shifted into first gear unexpectedly. There is a compliance recall 12C23 dated May 30, 2012 which addresses the exact same issues I am experiencing: ' transmission will not engage into reverse gear ' electronic transmission prndl indicator does not display reverse (if equipped) ' back-up lamps are inoperative ' intermittent rear video camera operation when I contacted Ford, they verified my truck was manufactured in May 2011; which was before the terms of the compliance recall covering the period covering October 2011 - February 2012. Yet my truck is having the exact same issues reflected in the compliance recall. I believe this should have been covered under the compliance recall 12C23. As it is the exact same issue I am experiencing and was manufactured a few months before the recall date range and was manufactured at the same manufacturing facility listed. Ford did open a file and issued a case number but I believe this is an issue NHTSA should be aware of.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #472

Jul 032019

F-150

  • 90,000 miles
Very harsh transmission shifting from 1st to 2nd gear

- Shawano, WI, USA

problem #471

Jul 052019

F-150 6-cyl

  • 160,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 19V075000 (power train), an abnormal banging noise was heard from the front of the vehicle every time it downshifted. The vehicle was taken to fette Ford (1137 us-46, clifton, NJ 07013, (877) 605-8292) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

- East Stroudsburg, PA, USA

problem #470

Jul 072019

F-150

  • 196,700 miles
While in motion my truck suddenly downshifted, the speedometer went to zero and the wrench light came on. This happened a couple different times over the weekend and this morning the transmission downshifted into third gear and wouldn't switch up or down. When researching the issue it appears to be similar it the same as 19N01 lead frame issue but my truck isn't part of that recall according to Ford.

- Casselberry, FL, USA

problem #469

Jun 142019

F-150

  • 113,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle downshifted into first gear on its own. Additionally, the vehicle shifted uncontrollably up and down and the rpms increased. The contact called pettijohn auto center (1301 S 25th St, bethany, mo, (660) 425-2244) and midway Ford truck center (7601 ne 38th St, Kansas City, mo 64161, (816) 455-3000) and was informed that diagnostic testing was needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number: 19V075000 (power train). The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

- Cameron, MO, USA

problem #468

Jun 192019

F-150

  • 118,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Put truck in drive start traveling down the street and then the truck down shift and jerk really hard or traveling at about 45 mph and it has a hard shirt!

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #467

Jun 222019

F-150

  • 100,000 miles
I own a 2011 Ford F150 that was under a transmission recall that was very serious in nature: 16V248000 -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. I had this recall performed and ever since, I've had transmission issues. The transmission does not respond as it should. The truck takes off very slowly as it accelerates (very dangerous in traffic). On top of that it has shifting problems. The dealership (eby Ford in goshen, in) has been no help whatsoever. Now, on top of not getting this taken care of, I now have another issue with the vehicle (that's also been an ongoing problem): 'field service action number: 15N05. My vehicle has 152, xxx miles on it and they're saying they can't cover this because it's over 150,000. I need help getting this vehicle in a a safe driving condition so that I someone doesn't end up seriously injured or dead. Please help! these things occur while the vehicle is being operated. There is only one option below for "when did this happen?". I selected today, however, this has been an ongoing thing since the original recall was performed (mentioned above).

- Goshen, IN, USA

problem #466

Jun 142019

F-150

  • 113,000 miles
It is down shifting unsafely and uncontrolled, odometer and speedometer are not functioning correctly. It downshifted suddenly to gear 1 as I was driving about 35mph on a city street. Nearly lost control before I could get pulled over and stopped. It was like the rear wheels locked and I skidded without using the brakes. Later it started to downshift from 6th to 5th gear at 70 mph on interstate. Odometer went blank, speedometer dropped to zero mph and a wrench symbol appeared by odometer. Had a code machine reading that showed a fault code for output shaft speed sensor. Called Ford dealership and was told that there is no recall for my vehicle by VIN #. found online where Ford has a recall # F-150-19S07, they say that doesn't cover my truck disspite their website indicating it covers my model, make, month and year of manufacture and plant where it was built at. I can not drive this truck safely in it's current condition and it appears to be an ongoing issue with these trucks and transmissions.

- Cameron, MO, USA

problem #465

Jun 152019

F-150

  • 115,996 miles
I am an owner of a Ford F-150 platinum. The VIN is (xxxxx). I received a notice of a recall with fix for my pickup last year. I took my pickup with the notice that I had received in the mail to our local Ford dealership, baugh Ford in clanton, Alabama. I had an appointment with the local dealership on or around September 5, 2018 to resolve this issue. Prior to this repair, I had not noticed or experienced any problems with the transmission. However, following the repair, I noticed the transmission slipping or for lack of a better term forgetting what gear it was in. This seemed to happen while traveling slowly as in a parking lot, then letting off of the accelerator. As soon as the accelerator was depressed there was a brief pause followed by a loud metal to metal pop and jolt as if someone had hit the rear of the vehicle. This occurred infrequently and I could not make this happen, not reproduceable. This occurred approximately six times since September last. On June 15, 2019, while traveling on interstate I-65 North just North of montgomery, Alabama at highway speed, I noticed the transmission seemed to momentarily slip or go into neutral. The gear selector was still in drive position and remained in that position through out this incident. Then it seemed as if the transmission started shifting gears. At some point the rear tires locked and the vehicle veered to the right and I and the truck abruptly left the interstate. I went down a steep embankment. I finally managed to stop my vehicle, without hitting any other vehicle or highway signage, near a secondary road. I then moved the gear selector from drive into the park position and then back to the drive position and drove a short distance to a safer location. I exited my vehicle and walked around and looked underneath the vehicle. Additionally, there no warning lights, no error/malfunction codes. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Clanton, AL, USA

problem #464

Jun 192019

F-150

  • 83,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This vehicle was subject to a safety recall (19S07/19V-075) for intermittent failure of the output speed sensor (oss) causing unintended downshift to first gear. I had the dealer reprogram the powertrain control module as per the recall. This did not fix the problem. I have seen that a new recall was issued (19S19) for similar Ford trucks because the original recall did not completely resolve the problem. Unfortunately, this new recall does not apply to my truck. My truck still sometimes unexpectedly downshifts to first gear even after the initial recall repair work was completed. I am concerned that this will cause me to lose control of the vehicle. Please investigate whether the initial recall (19S07/19V-075) completely resolved the problem (it did not in my case) or whether additional recall work is needed as with 19S19.

- Pipersville, PA, USA

problem #463

Oct 162018

F-150

  • 171,600 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle downshifted in the middle of traffic, decelerated and lost power. When the contact applied more pressure to the accelerator pedal, the engine shuddered and the vehicle hesitated violently. Also, the check engine and multiple unknown warning indicators illuminated. Afterwards, the vehicle returned to normal; however, the failure recurred the next time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to rodeo Ford (13680 w test dr, Goodyear, AZ 85338) where it was diagnosed that the computer needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed to drive the vehicle two hundred miles. The contact complied and the transmission failed again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer a third time where it was determined that a tune up was needed. The contact performed the tune up himself and the vehicle failed again. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and did not assist. The failure mileage was 171,600.

- Goodyear, AZ, USA

problem #462

Jun 062019

F-150

  • 137,000 miles
My truck has downshifted out of no where twice this week. I took to dealer they said it isn't part of the Ford recall but it's doing exactly what the recall is for. Instead I got charged $200 for a transmission fluid change and on the way home it downshifted again by itself. Fords recall number is 19S07 for this problem. Luckily for me and my family no one was by us when this happened for I was on a state route going 45mph when my truck slowed down to about 10mph out of no where.

- Ashtabula, OH, USA

problem #461

May 262019

F-150

  • 58,000 miles
While doing 70 mph on nys thruway transmission suddendly down shifted causing rear wheels to lock up and almost being rear ended by tractor trailer.took it to dealer today and they informed me that since it was recalled in 2006 for same issue that I would now have to pay to get transmission taken out and have wiring in tranny replaced to correct the proplem. Because it has branded title which it had when they reprogramed it the first time

- Derby, NY, USA

problem #460

May 242019

F-150

  • 120,000 miles
Throttle body needs replaced after 120000 miles after car stalled into 'limp mode' going highway speeds causing a dangerous situation. Truck diagnosed at baxter Ford South in omaha ne and anderson Ford in libcoln ne. This is a safety concern when the truck gave no warning signs and just hesitated and slowed down with little or no response to throttling. There are hundreds of cases of this with the Ford F-150 2011. There have been other Ford around that year that have had throttle body issues. I don't know why this is. It a recall?

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #459

May 202019

F-150

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. While driving, the vehicle downshifted and failed to shift. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later taken to bruce walters Ford Lincoln Kia (located at 302 S mayo trail, pikeville, ky 4150, (606) 444-2200) where it was diagnosed that the output shaft speed sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The contact presented the dealer with a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19V075000 (power train). The contact was informed by the dealer that it was not a recall, but a warranty and there would be a charge for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Genkins, KY, USA

problem #458

May 242019

F-150

  • 94,000 miles
While driving down the highway, truck downshifted while going approximately 70mph. I was able to put the truck in neutral so it did not do damage to the engine and so I did not lose control. A wrench light came on the dash, displayed transmission problem. Then wrench went away. Pulled over on the side of the highway, while in park, RPM's were sitting above 1500. Turned the truck off for a few minutes, attempted to cautiously drive again, ran fine for a few minutes and did the same thing again. Was able to get the truck to a Ford dealership, they stated it was due to molded lead frame.

- Joliet, IL, USA

problem #457

May 162019

F-150

  • 60,600 miles
The truck on its own downshifted to 1st gear while driving on the freeway at 65-70mph. The check engine light came on. This happened 3 times. The obd error code P0720. The dealer could not find anything wrong with it and returned it without any updates to the software or replacing the speed sensor.

- Redlands, CA, USA

problem #456

Jun 122018

F-150

  • 96,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle shifted into first gear on its own. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The vehicle was taken to bill marsh Ford (located at 408 w mile rd, kalkaska, mi 49646, (231) 258-9192) where the transmission was upgraded. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, the engine performed as if it were misfiring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine and timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After leaving the independent mechanic and while at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle failed to start and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later taken to another independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that he replaced the timing chain on his own, but not the engine. The vehicle was later taken to bill marsh Ford gaylord (located at 1928 otsego ave, gaylord, mi 49735, (989) 732-6737) where it was diagnosed that the engine valve on the left bank failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees and still remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

- Bellaire, MI, USA

problem #455

May 192019

F-150

  • 76,000 miles
I was driving around 50mph and experienced sudden downshifting, almost causing an accident. This vehicle was previously recalled for this exact problem, but all they did was update software rather than fixing the real issue: The molded lead frame. They are well aware of this issue and this part should be replaced on every affected vehicle before they experience this problem rather than after.

- Laramie, WY, USA

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