Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problems of the 2011 Ford F-150

Four problems related to instrument panel speedometer/odometer 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 Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2025

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear. The contact stated that the odometer became inoperable. The contact stated that the failure was linked to NHTSA campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

2 Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2024

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. The check engine and another unknown warning light were illuminated. The tachometer and speedometer were inoperable. The contact pulled over, and the transmission remained stuck in first gear. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure persisted. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The contact stated that the dealer had previously replaced the engine and determined that the transmission position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 19v075000 (power train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.

3 Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2024

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the speedometer became inoperable, the vehicle hesitated to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle shifted sluggishly into gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle shifted into first gear unintendedly. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring increasingly, causing the vehicle to accelerate or decelerate unintendedly. The dealer and several independent mechanics were contacted and informed the contact that the failure could be related to the transmission leadframe and the valve body; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under NHTSA campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000. The VIN was not available.

4 Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2021

My speedometer is pegged at 140 mph. I can reset it, but it gets pegged again after driving within 30 miles.




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