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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%)
Chart based on 354 repairs.
2011 Ford F-150 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 79 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
| 12400 mi C $1200 |
After replacing 2 sensors which were not faulty, the dealer replaced the ECM, solving our problem |
| 40300 mi | Charging problem reappeared. After 2 days in the shop, the truck was returned. After another 3 weeks, the problem reappeared. |
| 41500 mi C $300 |
A broken wire was discovered. This caused the alternator to overcharge. As a result of overcharging, the entire instrument panel including signal lights, speedometer etc, would intermittently shut down |
| 93000 mi C $2200 |
Timing chain, cam phasers |
| 9000 mi | The wrench symbol came on indicating the truck needed repairs. No problems found at dealer. Sensor reset and has since come on again briefly. Also, truck has too many interior squeaks for a 1 year old vehicle costing 36K. |
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
| 62620 mi C $750 |
Repaired 2 wires that rubbed through the drive by wire system behind the dash, disabling it, $750. |
| 62620 mi | Blown turbo lead to terminal failure and last straw regarding trade in for SRT Jeep Grand Cherokee. Would have cost about $3,000 to repair. |
| 27200 mi | Engine loss of power / shuddering under load. |
| 4000 mi | Rough idle, lost 5mpg, shudder @ about 55mph in high gear on a slight uphill grade or into strong headwind, and truck will fall flat on its face - complete misfire after cruising low rpm and then going full throttle like to pass someone. |
| 4000 mi | Rough idle, lost 5mpg, shudder @ about 55mph in high gear on a slight uphill grade or into strong headwind, and truck will fall flat on its face - complete misfire after cruising low rpm and then going full throttle like to pass someone. Because of previous problems, and Ford's unwillingness to correct problems that are SERIOUS safety problems under the right or wrong circumstances I am forced to lemon law this truck. That's a shame because, working, it's a great truck. |
| 4000 mi | Sold because of continuing problem with misfiring. Ford F150 Ecoboost are fine if they work. There are way too many like mine that do not. |
| 50840 mi | Rough idle when cold |
| 76880 mi C $240 |
Coil packs for cyl 5 and 6, also put new spark plugs in |
| 81000 mi US $50 |
Running ruff, replaced spark plugs. |
| 104000 mi US $3651 |
Stretched timing chain |
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
| 260700 mi US $20 |
Oil leaking from oil pan gasket. Replaced gasket. Coolant leaking from upper coolant Y connection. Replaced o-rings on Y connection. Leaks resolved. |
| 275400 mi US $250 |
Coolant reservoir was leaking coolant. Nipple for hose was cracked. Replaced entire reservoir. |
2011 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 150386 mi US $150 |
Mouse Attack! Mouse had eaten through some wires resulting in a no start situation. Repaired wires |
| 64000 mi US $580 |
Cooling system expansion tank and hose replaced |
2011 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
302-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 14500 mi | Check Engine Light was on with a P2610 code. Turned out to be a known service bulletin regarding esrly 2011 models of this truck. Reprogrammed computer. |
2011 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
302-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD
| 74000 mi US $25 |
Dealer diagnosed vapor purge valve needed replacement, quoted $200, drove it home, bought the part for $25 on Amazon and replaced it in under 15 minutes. |
2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 68000 mi US $100 |
Ignition coil pack failed, causing truck to go into limp mode and CEL flashing. |
| 70000 mi US $100 |
Had a slow coolant weep from the expansion tank where the heater hose connects. Replaced heater hose first and problem remained. Dealer ended up replacing the expansion tank, which has resolved the issue. |
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
| catalytic converter went bad at roughly 800 miles |
| 13520 mi | After updating the PCM with TSB 12-02-10, still having turbo pop-off issues and misfire at 50-60 mph. Lacks turbo power altogether. Dealer kept truck for 20 days, wanted to tow a heavy trailer in order to duplicate turbo issue. Ford came out with a new TSB and dealer replaced Turbocharger vacuum regulator selenoid. Working better since, more power. |
| 18880 mi | Started to do turbo pop off again. Dealer said that Ford found the problem so they ordered parts. They changed an air deflector in theturbo plus a pin. January: Worked until now... pop off again plus hard on gas and idles really low. |
| 26800 mi | engine misfire on light acceleration after in 6th gear |
| 34000 mi | Engine misfire |
| 18500 mi | Deformed oil pan |
| 113000 mi US $470 |
Check Engine light came on and lost acceleration response significantly. Dealer diagnosed as faulty cam phaser and stretched timing chain. Extended warranty I purchased covered about $2,800 in addition to the 470 I had to pay. |
| 126000 mi US $10 |
Fouled spark plug caused check engine light to come on |
| 149000 mi US $200 |
O2 sensor replacement |
| 151000 mi US $56 |
Replaced spark plugs after CEL came on indicating misfire |
| 11000 mi | Vehicle was bucking severely upon hard acceleration while entering freeway and CEL was flashing. The next day CEL was on steady. Error code was "catalyst efficiency below threshold bank 2". Dealer replaced the catalytic converter. |
| 13000 mi | Vehicle would buck when climbing a moderate grade at 45mph. You could hear the turbo's wastegate opening and closing rapidly and feel the truck surge. Dealer re-flashed the PCM with a new firmware version. |
| 52120 mi C $1200 |
Timing chain was stretched. |
| 34400 mi | CAC replaced. This stupid typing is why I don't participate. |
2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
302-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 30000 mi | Recall on turbo intercooler. |
| 36000 mi US $450 |
Coolant leak in turbo hose was what i was told. quoted 1000 dollars and I balked, so they said 400...out of warranty by 500 miles. |
2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 83000 mi US $261 |
Engine light diagnosis was camshaft positing sensor on bank 1 and major oil leak on turbo bank 1. Patch fix for now will require major surgery to fix. repair not successful. |
| 85000 mi | Camshaft positing sensor on bank 1. Major oil leak on turbo bank 1. Would have been $2-3k to repair turbos. |
| 75000 mi US $500 |
Miss firing engine in humid damp conditions. Replace plugs and wits and coils. Awful expensive tune up!!!!! Understand the Ecoboost may have issues with misfiring in humid damp conditions. Service bulletin is out. |
| 90800 mi US $800 |
Coolant overflow tank broken and replaced |
| 82000 mi US $200 |
Muffler replacement |
| 88000 mi US $750 |
Replaced plugs and wires retuned to factory settings. Drained and flushed cooling system |
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
| 43000 mi | Cold start rattle, TSB indicates a timing chain issue. Dealer could not replicate. |
| 58000 mi | None issue with TSB published of timing chain noise on cold starts. Repair is approx. 4K TSB has been updated 3 times to find a reliable fix. |
| 51000 mi US $26 |
Bad plugs. Dealership wanted $400 to change them |
| 42440 mi C $165 |
Spark plugs needed to be replaced as cylinders weren't firing |
| 75020 mi C $2000 |
timing chain went |
| 96000 mi US $54 |
Check engine light. #2 cylinder misfire. Spark plugs due change at 100000 miles. Replaced plugs and ignition coil boots. Took care of problem. |
| 129000 mi US $1600 |
replace starter ring that was missing teeth and would not mesh with starter |
| 35000 mi US $100 |
The engine light came on and started skipping when I floored it to accelerate into interstate traffic. Weather was cool and rainy and thought I had the intercooler problem which is prominently discussed on internet. Heavier duty plugs id |
| 35320 mi | This problem was never repaired. It bogs out when you try and floor the vehicle. |
| 15000 mi | Mileage went from 20-25mpg to 12-13mpg and continued to drop. Engine cut out on acceleration, no CEL. TSB 12-2-10 should have fixed it, but dealer service would not do it. Great truck, but was broken. Traded it. |
| 61740 mi C $500 |
Engine would stutter and loose power under hard acceleration. First trip dealer installed a deflector in front of turbo inter-cooler as per TSB. Second trip, all spark plugs and coils replaced. Second action successful. |
| 37300 mi | Engine noise on startup. Dealer replaced high pressure fuel pump. |
| 48000 mi | Loud mechanical noise on engine start. same symptoms as last summer. |
| 36000 mi US $80 |
TSB for Intercooler condensation. Installed Intercooler deflector and flashed newest updates |
| 56000 mi US $66 |
Intercooler TSB for condensation issue |
| 70000 mi US $135 |
Pcv hose clamp failure. Limp home mode. |
| 20000 mi | Dealer discovered vct solenoid valve seal was leaking oil. Replaced solenoid valve and seal. |
| 69000 mi US $200 |
Leaking radiator overflow tank. |
| 80800 mi | Fixed leaking radiator overflow tank. The truck was out of warranty and the Ford repair estimate was absurdly high for a leaking radiator hose. My repair held until the truck was traded in last week. |
| 15800 mi | Check engine light, required catalytic converter replacement. |
| 37000 mi | Catalytic converter replaced |
| 21000 mi | Engine would go to limp mode and run rough after trying to briskly accelerate after driving at cruising speed for 2 hours or so. Required a restart. Ford installed an air diverter to the turbo air intake. |
| 33000 mi | Engine would stumble and then go into limp mode. IE rpm would be limited to 45-50 mph. Engine light did not come on this time. New air intake prevents moisture build up (which reduces air flow). Still happens after driving the truck for over 3-5 hours. |
| 38000 mi | Engine would stumble and limit power when attempting to accelerate rapidly. Another intake diverter was added to the engine. This appears to have solved this issue. I have not been able to repeat this issue since the truck went in for repa. |
| 29800 mi | TSB was performed to update turbo software and reset transmission shift point. Much improved turbo response. |
| 93000 mi C $1700 |
Timing chain and idler replacement at 145,000 km. Truck also suffers from intermittent misfire, associated with the buildup of moisture in the inter cooler. |
| 99200 mi C $450 |
Truck missfires on acceleration and while under load. Spark Plugs replaced - tests ok |
| 11100 mi | replaced a coil pack #5 |
| 79360 mi | catalytic converter was clogged. |
2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
411-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD
| 50840 mi C $205 |
No start. Towed. Fuse 27. Fuel relay system. |
| 105000 mi | Truck died 10 min into trip one day. Towed to repair shop. Nothing major found. Trouble code for faulty knock sensor. Knock sensors & 100k maintenance performed DIY. |
2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 133000 mi US $500 |
Oil pan gasket. |
| 185000 mi US $60 |
Main coolant T connector and o-ring for upper radiator hose replaced. |
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
| 149000 mi US $38 |
Broken exhaust manifold clamp. |
| 178000 mi US $600 |
Ignition coil packs and spark plugs replacement |
| 185000 mi US $100 |
leaking coolant hose connection |
| 116000 mi US $300 |
engine replaced |
| 116000 mi US $100 |
oil pressure failure engine replaced |
| 46670 mi US $116 |
Check Fuel Inlet message. Dealer cleaned capless fuel fill system and reset computer. |
| 58000 mi US $1150 |
Electric fuel pump in fuel tank was not providing sufficient pressure at higher rpms |
| 36000 mi | Key switch would not go into off position, key would not come out of key slot |
| 118000 mi US $350 |
A plug was loose that goes into the engine and it made the truck go into safe mode and would not work |
| 16000 mi | Truck stalled and would not run. Initially diagnosed a MAF failure, the truck again stalled and ultimately it was found that there was a bad check valve. Two visits, now seem fixed fingers crossed. |
| 16000 mi | Truck stalled and failed a third time! This time diagnosed as an evaporative system failure. Was examine by Ford, computer reflash as well. |
2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
302-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 42000 mi US $6000 |
Engine replaced under warranty. |
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