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2011 Ford F-150 repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (4%)

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2011 Ford F-150 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (81%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Still too many interior squeaks for a 1 year old vehicle costing 36K. 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

9920 mi Third break light leaking. 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

78000 mi

US $200
A water leak developed in the rear cargo light housing. 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

302-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD

16500 mi Drivers door lower seal is loose. Reattach seal. 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

12048 mi Rust on the driver side bottom rear door latch under plate. While repainting the rocker sill the painter accidently put clear coat ont eh outer top door panel in closing the door. This panel was replaced as well. driver side main weather strip coming off in small pieces on the driver side. aslo had rust starting under the driver side rear door latch anchor point 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

95700 mi Under body coating applied due to evidence of rust beginning to form. Mod agreed upon purchase of vehicle less than 1 month prior. 
30000 mi Ecoboost badges on both doors are corroding and look awful. Also the rubber cups on the door checks have rotted again. 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

9920 mi Console lid latch (plastic) broke, so entire lid was replaced. part was ordered ahead of time, then repair scheduled when part arrived. Truck returned in 1.5 hours 
14260 mi Loud wind noise whistle from 80km/hr and up. Very loud door rattle when driving on rough or bumpy roads. The dealership said it was normal on all F-150's of that year. 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

12300 mi Dashboard vent was broken 
30400 mi Plastic vents broken while adjusting angle. 
43000 mi

US $100
Sunroof would not close 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

10000 mi A VERY slight ticking/squeaking sound coming from the driver's door. Just enough to be anoying. 
14000 mi drivers side door trim rattle, again. 
60320 mi

C $785
Top of bed rusted. Confusing how this area rusted. No paint chips. 
32200 mi Water was leaking from the passenger grab handle top bolt. The dealer had to pull the windshield and repair a "pinhole" body seam leak. 
42800 mi

US $72
The spring that keeps the fuel door closed quit working. Had to remove the defective "fuel door housing" and replace with a new one. Cost: $72 plus 30 minutes of time. 
11160 mi Driver door weatherstripping coming detached 
19840 mi Rust spots and paint bubbles on tailgate. Ford Canada refused warranty repair because vehicle over 20K km 
26660 mi Tailgate had rust spots showing through after less than 8 months ownership. Ford Canada denied warranty claim, but dealership had several similar complaints and petitioned Ford on behalf of several customers. Ford repainted tailgate. 
51000 mi

US $2
Fuel door would not stay closed. Pulled the fuel door assembly out of body and reassembled it where it had fallen apart. Fabricated a pin and washer to keep it from happening again. Common problem. To replace the part would have been $60. 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

6000 mi Driver seat cover started to unravel. 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

35500 mi Plastic latch on seat storage compartment fell apart. Sloppy fix. Fell apart again after two weeks. 
38000 mi Plastic latch on seat storage compartment fell apart. Better fix, replaced entire $300 seat piece. 
43300 mi

US $100
Plastic latch on seat storage compartment fell apart again. Now out of warranty. Ford picking up 80 percent. 
69000 mi I've noticed significant rust on the bed cross member visible from the right rear wheel well. I took it to the local Ford dealer. They took pics and sent it into Ford. The claim was denied since it wasn't sheet metal. 
43000 mi

US $450
Door rattle 
20300 mi Weather stripping around the drivers side rear door came loose and fell off. Replaced under warranty. 
3000 mi Driver headlight fogging up inside. Dealer replaced entire headlight assembly under warranty. 
21500 mi

US $30
Passenger seat squeaks when unoccupied 
38600 mi

US $10
Water leak in cab thru brake light above rear window. Seal was bad and can't be replaced without buying a new light. Removed seal under light and replaced with some weather stripping. 
3000 mi Moonroof had an issue where when it closed it dragged sticky insulation material from inside the roof area. Cosmetic but messy. Dealer had it totally disassembled, cleaned and adjusted. Repair was Satisfactory. 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

18900 mi Driver seat had a squeak 

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2011 Ford F-150 Body Problems

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