2011 Ford F-150: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Apr 3, 2024 · Engine · 142,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, there was an abnormal ticking noise that increased to an abnormal knocking noise. While driving, the vehicle lost pressure. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · 160,000 miles · MT

I am sitting at a stoplight or street sign my foot is on the break all the way down and then all of a sudden it jumps forward. Then it started putting when I drove and kept getting worse and the check engine light flashes for a good minute. Everytime it said there was nothing wrong with it, and the dealership only found minor stuff that needed fixed but it was none of thoes that was causing this issue. So then I looked for recalls, and I had the recall on my truck done and then my truck started knocking. This is still happening and nobody can seem to figure out whats going on with the truck.

Filed Mar 19, 2019 · Acceleration, Transmission · 157,000 miles · NH

On wednesday, march 13, 2019, I was traveling in my 2011 ford f150 VIN#(xxxx) on the highway. During this time, I was traveling at approximately 65-70mph. About 1 minute after getting onto the highway, I felt a large knock in the transmission, and subsequently the vehicle downshifted from 6th gear into 1st gear, on its own, without warning! This action caused the rear tires to lock up, and the truck temporarily skid out of control, and drop speed to approximately 35-40 MPH in the middle lane on the highway. Thankfully, I was able to retain control of the vehicle, and there was not anyone near me, and I was able to avoid a serious crash. Also, thankfully, I was on my way to work, and I luckily did not have my 5-year-old or 2-year-old in the vehicle with me. I immediately pulled to the side of the road, to compose myself, and re-evaluate the situation at hand. 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).

Filed Feb 26, 2018 · Engine · 130,000 miles · OK

5.0 engine started knocking at 130k miles. Timing chains are also stretched causing another ticking sound.

Filed Jan 7, 2015 · Steering · 700 miles · IL

Popping rattling knocking felt in steering wheel. Started when going over bumps then progressed into driving normal. Constant steering wheel popping and rattling. Feels like steering is coming apart. Dealership verified complaint. They have installed 2 different eaps steering rack and 1 intermediate steering shaft. The problem still persist...

Filed Dec 23, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 52,000 miles · OK

While towing my camper at 60 MPH up an incline my 5.0l f150 began to lose power, as I increased pressure on the accelerator the power to the vehicle decreased even more. The service engine light came on and I limped up the hill at a whopping 20mph on the interstate. Once on the downgrade the vehicle came back up to speed and the service engine light went off. The truck continued to have power issues and a knocking from the motor when I was climbing hills. I took the vehicle to the ford garage and they told me there were no codes to tell them what was wrong. The vehicle still has the apparent miss and knocking sound at certain RPM's and now has an issue starting for the first time of the day. I again took it to the ford garage when the starting issue was happening and they told me again that the vehicle still had no codes to explain this problem. I tried all of the easy fixes but the vehicle still has the same starting and power loss issues and ford can not tell me what is going on with my vehicle. My best guess is a catalytic converter issue, but I can do nothing about it until I know for sure.

Filed Sep 23, 2013 · Steering · 33,500 miles · IA

This vehicle has a slight yet consistent knock felt in the steering wheel at various speeds, primarily while going over small bumps or cracks in the road. It feels as though something is loose or worn-out in the steering or suspension. The dealership that sold the vehicle checked out the truck on 9/23/2013 and said everything is fine. This is a grave concern as a failure in the steering system can be extremely dangerous.

Filed Jul 22, 2013 · Steering · 39,800 miles · FL

Electronic power assisted steering (epas) on 2011 ford f150 ecoboost shims/knocks/vibrates at speeds up to highway speeds (55 MPH). Not sure if it is safe or not? But steering is a major component of a vehicle. I did not feel totally safe as ford has had some issues with past vehicles that possible prone to accidents that involved steering. It only occurs at temps above 75 f. Took vehicle in couple times, but could not duplicate the issue. Only when temps rose above 75f and technician was able to experience the issue. Local dealer stated it was struts, but after several visits to the f-150 blog site, the issue was described as the epas rack that cannot keep up with the computer changes while temps above approx 75f. The replacement part #dl3z3504be gear assembly epas (this is the 4th version of this component ford has used in their f150s) was replaced 17 june 13. Ford covered only $400 of the $1500 total repair. From my research on the internet, there seems to be a issue with 2011 ford f-150 ecoboost epas. I did not find and tsb or safety bulletins as of today.

Filed Jul 15, 2013 · Steering · 2,600 miles · CA

Knocking felt in the steering wheel. Gets worse as outside temps get above 80 degrees.

Filed Jun 26, 2013 · Steering · 9,000 miles · OH

While driving the truck the steering wheel begins to knock, clunk and vibrate badly, to a point it becomes hard to hold onto the wheel as the sensation is overly disturbing to your hands. It feels like something is loose in the steering system and it continues to get worse. Heat is a major component. The hotter it is outside, the worse the knocking gets, to a point some play can be felt in the steering. On a 90 degree day it is easily reproduced, and is starting to even make a knocking sound. This is a dangerous issue as it causes the wheel to vibrate out of ones hands, or causes a persons hands to get tired or compensating for the play and knocking and need to let go of the wheel. Dealerships want to say we have not adjusted to the new electronic steering but that is absurd. We have several vehicles with electronic power steering, including a newer f150, and it does not do this at all. This 2011 f150 has had more issues than any new vehicle ever should, but this problem needs to be recalled. When google searching the issue, f!50 steering popping knocking, thousands of complaints can be found regarding this exact issue. Ford is getting away with too many issues on their 2011 and newer vehicles, it is time to make them stand by their product.

Filed Jun 25, 2013 · Steering · 6,000 miles · WA

When driving at lower speeds, there is a knocking/ popping feeling that is felt through the steering wheel. This is being generated from the front end of the vehicle and makes the truck feel like the wheels are going to fall off. This seems like it is a safety issue which ford needs to address.

Filed Jul 20, 2012 · Steering · 8,000 miles · KS

There is a knocking,popping,loose feeling in the steering wheel. My truck is on it's 2nd steering rack and it feels worst than the original one after 3500 miles on it. The dealer does'nt know what to do because there is'nt a fix. I do know that this issue is related to the heat, the hotter it is outside and the longer you drive the more noticeable it is. I know that a $45,000 truck should'nt feel like this when it only has 14,000 miles on it. I have called ford customer care and they do nothing and now my dealer is ignoring me. I love my truck, but I wish ford would take care of their customers and this problem.