2011 Ford F-150 transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 16 complaints for the 2011 Ford F-150, <1% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 1% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 20,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 20,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Transmission fluid pours out of overflow when under load (pulling a trailer). This fluid dumps on exhaust system and starts a fire. This accrued at 2,500 miles on june 25, 2011. Truck is still at dealer, no resolution.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while shifting the vehicle into reverse, the gear indicator failed to display the gear position. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle several times, the gear shift indicator resumed normal operation. The check engine and service engine warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Ford F-150
- Drivetrain & axles 816 complaints
- Engine 514 complaints
- Steering 421 complaints
- Electrical system 236 complaints
- Cruise control 213 complaints
- Brakes 186 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 152 complaints
- Fuel system 118 complaints