2011 Ford F-150: engine failure

Filed May 6, 2025 · Transmission · 132,000 miles · OR

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission seized in third gear. The contact pulled over and turned off and restarted the vehicle ten times. The contact stated that the instrument panel became inoperable. The transmission was also downshifting hard and failed to shift out of first gear. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and local dealer who were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. While driving, the vehicle went from reverse to fifth. The driver pulled the shifter towards herself and was able to drive manually. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed there was no recall coverage on the VIN for the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

Filed Nov 1, 2024 · Transmission · 127,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked and jumped. The contact stated that the speed odometer seized, and the transmission downshifted to 4th gear. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact drove to the intended destination with the transmission in 4th gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed of Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N01; however, the contact was informed that the program had expired in 2019. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

Filed Oct 21, 2024 · Acceleration, Engine · FL

Purchased TRUCK at Gus Machado of Kendal Mia Fl. Informed dealership of downshifting transmission issues, I was told "there's No recall on my vehicle ", its normal that new truck has as breaking in period. AT 10,000 miles- Drove to Gus dealership for TRANSMISSION ISSUES, NO RESOLVE -AT 70,679 miles - 01/11/17 Drove AGAIN to Gus dealership, for severe engine and transmission issues. Dealership noted severe engine problems. Insurance.& warranty rep. and Ford rep. arrived at dealership and AGREED that ORIGINAL engine was BAD. Insurance would cover repair cost & Engine was replaced. R/O [XXX]-AT 71,429 miles 04/18/17, Drove to Gus Dealership noted my Transmission concerns, found driveshaft to be slipping and issues addressed. Transmission continues to date to be problematic. I researched ford forums and found that several ford owners also have similar Transmission Issues and FORD has recalls on Transmission, ONLY MY VIN ISN'T ON recall R/O [XXX]- 93,868 miles 05/28/19 Drove to Bill Jarrett FOR RECALL 19N01, In less than 15 minutes truck was returned INFORMED COMPUTER had to be reprogrammed. 11/19 I returned to Miami for surgery &treatment at the Miami VA. Truck continued to downshift, so I went into Gus dealership and they explained the recall fix. I was told there are no recall on transmission and eventually Transmission would streamline. AT 156,000 miles- Since reprograming truck has been double downshifting/bucking in first gear, which I have been stating to Ford dealership since purchase IS A SAFETY CONCERN. To date NO LIGHTS ON DASH DISPLAYS OF Transmission, but BUCKING/DOWNSHIFTING CONTINUES (A SAFTY CONCERN). 05/17/24, I called Ford and stated my concerns. I was told to go into dealership to have it checked. 05/18/24 went to Bill Jarrett where my concerns was noted. They Informed that there is NO RECALL on my truck and I would have to purchase a new transmission for$ 7,000.00. Filed complaint with Better Business Bureau INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

Filed Aug 16, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · 250,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. The check engine and another unknown warning light were illuminated. The tachometer and speedometer were inoperable. The contact pulled over, and the transmission remained stuck in first gear. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure persisted. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The contact stated that the dealer had previously replaced the engine and determined that the transmission position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2024 · Transmission · 208,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the speed odometer seized, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after the transmission had shifted from 5th gear to sixth gear, the transmissions unexpectedly downshifted to first gear. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that after the vehicle was restarted, the check engine warning light was off, and the vehicle was reset; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with input shaft speed sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 208,000.

Filed Oct 16, 2023 · Engine · 204,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that her daughter stated when she pressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle jerked and then stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 204,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2023 · Transmission · 89,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the transmission inadvertently downshifted into first gear with the transmission warning light illuminated. The transmission then seized in first gear. Additionally, the vehicle went into Limp Mode; however, the contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer, and the contact was informed that Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N01 (Transmission Molded Leadframe Extended Coverage) had expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Filed Jun 28, 2023 · Engine · KY

Bought a used truck. That needed timing chain and cam phasers a week after I bought it from a Chevy dealer. They sent me to Ford dealer it cost $2800.00 a week later it did the same thing. I was out of town and could not get back in the month. So when I got back they scanned again and charged me again. Then told me it needs a new engine. So I contacted Ford customer service and they said nothing they can do. I owe $10,000.00 and they want $11,000.00 for an engine. I have had the truck for a year but it all started in first week of buying truck.

Filed Jan 30, 2020 · Engine · 132,000 miles · TX

I am driving and the truck just starts slowing down. I try to accelerate and it struggles to kick in, then it finally does. I have been put in dangerous situations where I've expected my truck to work as it was designed to and it doesn't. Now, it wont start at all.the truck only has a out 132k miles and dealer is asking for $13k for new engine.

Filed Dec 26, 2019 · Steering · 144,610 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 30 MPH, the power steering seized and the service power steering now warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home, but had great difficulty maneuvering the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 144,610. *dt

Filed Nov 8, 2019 · Engine · 97,961 miles · MI

Only 98,000 miles on this very well maintained truck. No engine issue, no issues at all,, and as I accelerated to pass a slow moving vehicle, which means my turbos kicked in, my engine blew up. There was a clunck and then nothing. There is actually a hole in my engine block. This never should have happened. This engine is not built to withstand the turbos. I am aware of this happening to 4 other people with the exact same ecoboost motor. I have contact d ford and no one will take responsibility for this.

Filed Sep 13, 2019 · Steering · 220,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the steering ability seized and went from power steering to manual steering. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder, turned the vehicle off, unhooked the battery to reset the computer, and the vehicle restarted normally. The contact also stated that the failure occurred twice. The vehicle was driven to crown ford (256 swain st, fayetteville, nc 28303) where it was diagnosed that the front end power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.