general problems of the 2011 Ford F-150

Four problems related to visibility 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 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2022

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rear windshield failed to defrost as needed. In addition, the contact's son noticed a crack had formed in the rear windshield causing moisture to enter the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the windshield would be covered under warranty. The dealer replaced the defrost switch and the rear windshield; however, the contact was charged for the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Despite the repair that was performed on the vehicle, the failure returned, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 65,496.

2 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2016

2011 Ford F-150. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle blend door actuator malfunction. The consumer stated when the blend door failed, the hvac system would blow hot air into the cabin. The consumer stated the cause of the problem was the blend doors gear teeth becoming brittle under normal working conditions and shearing off, which prevented the actuation of the blend door and then it became spring loaded to a full temperature condition. The blend door failed on four separate occasions.

3 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 04/29/2012

The driver's side window was rolled all the way down and as I was driving it shattered inside the door.

4 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2012

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. While examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the driver side turn mirror housing had become warped due to extreme heat. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The current and the failure mileages were 10,000.


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