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2011 Ford F-150 lights problems
30 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,000.
- owner complaints
- 30
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Turn signal2
At what mileage
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Ford F-150 lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Ford F-150 lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: back up lights
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford f-150, 2012 expedition and lincoln navigator, and 2012-2013 mustang vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" and 108 lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. these vehicles may have a transmission range sensor (trs) that was calibrated out of specification for reverse gear.
- Risk
- If this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever in the reverse r position and the vehicles transmission does go in reverse, the r may not illuminate on the dashboard of the f-150, expedition, or navigator models and/or the backup lamp on the rear of the f-150, expedition, navigator, or mustang vehicles may not illuminate. These conditions increase the risk of a crash or a pedestrian being struck due to the vehicles not signaling it is in reverse.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the trs as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 11, 2012. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 12V190000 · Recall details
What 2011 Ford F-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and upon shifting into reverse (R), the vehicle failed to respond, and the gear shift indicator light failed to illuminate. The power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer, where grease was added to the transmission rim; however, the failure recurred while attempting to reverse two years later. The contact stated that he continuously moved the gear shifter between the gears until the vehicle responded as needed; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring increasingly. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle would respond as needed after several attempts. The contact stated that he connected an OBD reader to the vehicle several times and DTC code 0705 was retrieved, indicating a transmission range sensor malfunction. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V190000 (Power Train, Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while reversing the vehicle, the rearview camera turned off. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the rearview camera and instrument cluster would turn off intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated that upon moving the gear shifter into reverse(R), the vehicle failed to respond, and the reverse(R) indicator light failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to respond while driving from a complete stop. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to shift into a lower or higher gear. The contact stated that the powertrain and check engine warning lights had been illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys, where it was diagnosed that the transmission range sensor (TRS) had failed. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V190000 (Power Train, Exterior Lighting), and the contact was referred to the dealer. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was related to an unknown 10 years and 150,000 miles Extended Warranty; however, the vehicle was more than 10 years old and had exceeded the mileage. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
On 10/1/22whike driving my 2011 Ford F-150 eco boost with a130 k miles the service advancetrac warning came on along with turn signals not working and the electronic power assist failure warning came on and stayed on .This is a well documented issue with 2011-2014 f150s especially 2011 model because this is the first year cord changed to Electronic power steering,the issue almost caused me to wreck while taking the on ramp curve to INTERSTATE 10 in Port Arthur Tx .The hundreds of thousands to millions of complaints on this safety issue and the lack of ford not addressing it on the first year this electronic power steering was offered needs to be taken care of by Ford .This is extremely dangerous.It makes no sense for them to have a TSB ON THis issue on models 4 years after they started offereing EPAS on the same body style and not on the first year it was offered.Plese address this with Ford motor company before someone is killed due to this safety issue
Vehicle abruptly downshifted to lower gear during a busy street almost causing an accident....dash miss indicating gears and almos hitting a person going reverse when I suppose togo forward...no reverse lights needing help to park when dark
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power. Additionally, the turn signal failed to deactivate after turning and the instrument panel displayed a blank image. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact was parked in the residence driveway and had moved the shift lever into "drive" and depressed the accelerator pedal to begin to move forward down the driveway. The contact stated that the vehicle was in "reverse" and not in "drive" and the vehicle backed into the garage door at approximately 2 MPH, hitting the door with the trailer hitch. The contact stated that the "PRNDL" illumination on the dashboard was not functioning and he observed that the "check engine" was also illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer and it was diagnosed that the "Lead Frame" and the "Transmission Range Selector" needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and determined that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V190000 (Power Train, Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The rr turn signal does not work at all. The rr brake light does not work at all. The rf turn signal flashes fast. The rf running light does not stay lit when using the remote to unlock the vehicle. I have checked all bulbs, that are fine, fuses fine. I should note, till it is fixed I can't get it inspected, and therefore can't get it registered.
While driving down the road the vehicle abruptly down shifts , dash board goes blank, wrench light pops up and speedometer zeros out. Forcing you to stop
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that the driver's side rear brake lamp and turn signal were inoperable. The contact stated that the left turn signal flashed quickly indicating a failure. Shawnee mission ford (11501 shawnee mission pkwy, shawnee, ks 66203, (913)631-0000), was contacted by phone and the contact was informed that the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact attempted to notify the manufacturer but was unable to speak to a representative. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Questions about the 2011 Ford F-150 lights
Does the 2011 Ford F-150 have lights problems?
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the lights of the 2011 Ford F-150, 1% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Ford F-150 lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Ford F-150 lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 12V190000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford F-150 have the most lights problems?
The Ford F-150 model years with the most lights complaints are 2021 (120 complaints), 2022 (67 complaints) and 1997 (56 complaints).
Other 2011 Ford F-150 problems
Transmission 830Engine 511Steering 419Electrical 235Acceleration 213Brakes 184Visibility 147Fuel system 117Driver assistance 54Body 33Tires 18Airbags 14Suspension 14Wheels 13Seats 9Seat belts 8Locks 1
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