Automatic Transmission problems of the 2011 Ford F-150

Eight problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2011 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2011 F-150.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2024

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle jerked and jumped. The contact stated that the speed odometer seized and the transmission dropped into 4th gear. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact continued to his intended destination, having to drive the vehicle in 4th gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed of the customer satisfaction program 19n01 which had a similar failure description, however the contact was informed that the program had expired in 2019. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000. Into.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2024

The contact owns a 2011ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission of the vehicle was slipping between gears and an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated that when this failure occur, the transmission completely goes out and comes again without notice. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired since the customer satisfaction program: 19n01 (transmission molded leadframe extended coverage) expired and the vehicle was not longer covered. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, they advised to contact the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 199,000.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2023

The contact owns a Ford f150. The contact stated while driving 50 mph while the contact tried to slow down the vehicle started jerking and the transmission failure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and stated that the speed senor in the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnose. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and did not provide any assistances. The failure mileage was 200,000.

4 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2022

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving at 80 mph when the vehicle downshifted, and the rpms increased and lost the speedometer. The service vehicle soon and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact then stated that he placed the shifter in a parked position and restarted the engine however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an automotive shop where it was diagnosed and produced code: 16-0008 indicating that the lead frame failed and needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of the warranty mileage range and directed to call the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

5 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2021

The truck will go from gear 6 to gear 1 and I lose all power. I've almost been in a wreck multiple times. I entered my VIN and it shows no recalls on my truck but when I tried looking up what's going on with it I seen a recall regarding the exact same thing. Idk if it's because it's canadian or why.

6 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2012

I have a 2011 f150 with the 3. 5 ecoboost. I have had numerous rough 3-4 upshifts since the truck was new. Brought the truck to dealer twice and was told they could not duplicate the rough shift. I have also had the engine stumble on me twice will trying to pass. I have read others are having similar problems and am hoping Ford will have a fix before someone gets killed in a wreck.

7 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/25/2011

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.

8 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2011

Transmission slams between gears and the dreuve train "acts" like it is sticking in four wheel drive when at slow speeds going around corners and starting out when you turn the steering wheel. It has become progressively worse and I am concerned that it will break or evene worse when out of warranty then break.




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