2011 Ford F-150
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 Ford F-150 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2,131 on record.
2011 Ford F-150 at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2011 Ford F-150 recalls 6
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S07.
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.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S19.
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 RANG…
Fix: 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.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 F-250, F-350, F-450 AND F-550 HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 12, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2011. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 114, THEFT PROTECTION. THE TRANSMISSION CAN BE SHIFTED …
Fix: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK SWITCH FUNCTION AND REPLACE THE SWITCH IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FORD F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE, AND LINCOLN MKX TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE INSPECTED USING INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (IDS) THAT HAD A CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE TO READ THE SUSPECT BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SERIAL NUMBER. BASED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER THE BCM WAS EITHER NOT AFFECTED OR REPLACED. THE …
Fix: DEALER WILL INSPECT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, EDGE AND LINCOLN MKX VEHICLES. DURING A SIX-DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD, THE SUPPLIER OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE MANUFACTURED MODULES THAT MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.
Fix: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2011 Ford F-150 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2011 Ford F-150 worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2011 Ford F-150 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($21,473) with the same model 5 model-years older ($8,328), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2011 Ford F-150 trims & engines on record
2011 Ford F-150 vehicles on record
2011 Ford F-1501FTFW1EF1BFA03548
2011 Ford F-1501FTEW1CM0BFC14625
2011 Ford F-150 Raptor SVT1FTFW1R68BFB33644
2011 Ford F-150 XLT1FTFW1CT6BFB29980
2011 Ford F-150 STX1FTMF1EM5BFA55903
2011 Ford F-150 FX21FTFW1CF3BKE02634
2011 Ford F-150 FX41FTFX1EF7BKE22718
2011 Ford F-150 STX1FTMF1CM5BKD36514
2011 Ford F-150 XL1FTEX1EM5BFC39949
2011 Ford F-150 XLT1FTFX1CF4BFA43753
2011 Ford F-150 Lariat1FTFW1ET0BFD31646
2011 Ford F-150 FX21FTFW1CF0BKD87428
2011 Ford F-150 FX21FTFX1CF0BKD19577
2011 Ford F-150 XLT1FTEX1CM3BFD14408
2011 Ford F-150 XLT1FTFW1EF6BFA44290
2011 Ford F-150 XLT1FTFW1EF8BFA44372
2011 Ford F-150 XLT1FTFW1ETXBFC51447
2011 Ford F-150 XLT1FTFW1CT4BKD91827
2011 Ford F-150 Lariat1FTFW1CT2BFB08978
2011 Ford F-150 Lariat1FTFW1CT3BFB04440
2011 Ford F-150 Lariat1FTFW1CF6BFB48801
2011 Ford F-150 XLT1FTFW1CT0BFC27662
2011 Ford F-150 Lariat1FTFW1CT3BFB61169
2011 Ford F-150 Lariat1FTFW1C66BFB29701
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2011 Ford F-150 — frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Ford F-150 have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2011 Ford F-150. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Ford F-150 get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2011 Ford F-150 at about 17 mpg combined (15 city / 20 highway).
How much is a 2011 Ford F-150 worth?
Comparable 2011 Ford F-150 listings run roughly $12,300–$28,900, typically around $21,473 (from 2,111 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.