Two problems related to automatic transmission torque converter 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.
Unexpected transmission downshift on January 31, 2018. While driving on I 70 heading towards kansas city, mo from independence, mo, my F-150 unexpectedly shifted into first gear while I was driving at 65 mph. There was a large tractor trailer behind my truck that almost slammed into the back of my vehicle when my truck slammed into first gear. The tractor trailer swerved into the high-speed lane to avoid running into the back of my truck. No injuries or collisions occurred. I pulled over immediately and noticed that there was transmission fluid leaking from the front of my transmission. I called for a tow truck and had my vehicle taken to the Ford dealership in blue springs, mo. The dealership informed me that my VIN was not one of the transmissions that had been recalled under the Ford customer satisfaction program 16n02. According to the recall letter, it should have been recalled, since my vehicle was built on June 28, 2011, which falls within the time frame stated in the recall. This recall also covers the power train for unexpected down shifts for 10 years or 150,000. Since the vehicle was thrown into a low gear at a high speed, it is suspected that the excessive pressure created blew out the torque convertor and front seal of the transmission. The dealership will not request guidance from corporate Ford on this issue and is requesting $5,550 for a re-manufactured transmission that should be covered under their extended warranty.
Multiple incidents of hesitation in first and second gear shifts causing stalling in the middle of intersections. No accidents occurred. I was told by Ford " there is a factory defect in the manufacture of the torque converter seal. ".