2011 Ford F-150 suspension problems

14 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,531. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 70,531
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford F-150 suspension problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Ford F-150 suspension

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Ball joint 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2011 Ford F-150 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 2, 2025 · Airbags, Steering · AZ · crash · 2 injuries

Was in a car Collison not wherein setbelt and airbags did not deploy or come out at all

Filed Mar 23, 2025 · Suspension · AZ

Rear left axle snapped in half. Heard hissing noise which turned out to be fluids spraying. Purchased vehicle from Anderson Ford dealership in Kingman in 2022 with 95995 miles on it. I've only put 12,000 miles on it in 3 years. I'm [XXX] and do not drive aggressively. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 13, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 71,414 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while cleaning the vehicle she became aware of cracks on the front frame. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,414.

Filed Feb 28, 2020 · Suspension · 70,531 miles · NJ

Both of the coils in the front strut suspension are broken. Repair shop says f-150's are notorious for this.

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · IN

While driving the front drivers side was making loud thud noise when turning or when you hit a small bump when turning. Under further inspection,the drivers side strut spring is broken.

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · MI

Front left coil spring broken & collapsed.

Filed May 3, 2017 · Driver assistance, Steering · 96,000 miles · TX

Power steering keeps popping when turning and locks up

Filed Oct 17, 2016 · Engine, Suspension · 130,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving various speeds and slowing down, the rear of the vehicle jerked without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but not repaired. The results of the diagnostic were unknown. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2016 · Suspension, Transmission · TX

I have taken my truck in several times for transmission problems and ford refuses to do anything about it. I can be at a total stop with my foot on the brake and the noise it is almost as if somebody has ran into me. Rear axle and drive train are also making noises. I have attached a document that I have received from rod baker ford for how many times the truck was brought in.

Filed May 13, 2015 · Seats, Suspension · 30,000 miles · GA

Ever since the day I purchased my 2011 ford f-150 it has had an extremely irritating as well as distracting vibration at highway speeds. Vibration is most noticeable in both driver and passenger seats as well as the floor. Have put 30k miles on it, tried new tires, numerous tire rotation/balances, even replaced rotors. No matter what I do the trucks shakes/vibrates at highway speeds. Please help!!

Questions about the 2011 Ford F-150 suspension

Does the 2011 Ford F-150 have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Ford F-150, 1% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2011 Ford F-150 suspension problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,531 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Ford F-150 suspension?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford F-150 have bad suspension?

The Ford F-150 model years with the most suspension complaints are 1997 (203 complaints), 1998 (132 complaints) and 2004 (118 complaints).