MYRModel Year Report

2011 Ford E-150

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2011 Ford E-150
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:42.608Z

Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
23

Too few to rank

Recalls
12

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011 23 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 0 complaints
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1991 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1995 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 1999 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011 23 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 0 complaints 2023
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 15 complaints 1991 1992: 64 complaints 1993: 71 complaints 1993 1994: 121 complaints 1995: 71 complaints 1995 1996: 59 complaints 1997: 102 complaints 1997 1998: 60 complaints 1999: 83 complaints 1999 2000: 50 complaints 2001: 37 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 16 complaints 2005 2006: 16 complaints 2007: 12 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2009: 7 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011 23 2012: 12 complaints 2013: 19 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 8 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2017 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 0 complaints 2023

2011: 23 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19891
19902
199115
199264
199371
1994121
199571
199659
1997102
199860
199983
200050
200137
200228
200321
200433
200516
200616
200712
200811
20097
201010
201123
201212
201319
20146
20158
20168
20170
20211
20230

Known problem areas

Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

5 of 23 total reports mention: steering.

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This vehicle, a 2011 E-150 Ford VAN wagon. Steering becomes uncontrollable starting at 50 MPH and becomes progressively worse as speed increases to 75 MPH. The 2 prior incidences referenced above occurred between 50-75 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-06-22

Also filed under Suspension

Power train

5 of 23 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH
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At any speed it will shift into 1ST gear without warning. Speedometer will fluctuate between 0-65MPH. Rear wheels lock up, and you will loose control of vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-02-20

Transmission suddenly downshifts into 1ST and jumps a little when in motion. Usually happens at speeds under 20 MPH

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-15

Engine

4 of 23 total reports mention: engine.

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Driving new F150 Ford (My brothers truck) engine started misfiring, had towed to Ford in sullivan, mo where the next morning a mechanic blew up the engine during test drive.....was told warranty covered expenses and rental and repairs, 3 months...

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-01

Service brakes

3 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes.

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Vacuum pump making noise when backing up and turning. My mechanic said there is recall on 2011-2012 Ford f-150 and I called dealer from which I purchased and was told no recall on my truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-27

Electrical system

3 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

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Odometer read 136,707 on 5-12-17 / 2-19-19 read 136,708 dealer would not explain

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-29

Safety timeline

12 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2011-05-04Seats11V246000 Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 E-150, E-250, E-350 and E-450 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, "Seating systems." It…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat track assembly, and if necessary, replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on May 4, 2011. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer…

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    2011-05-27Fuel system, other11E019000 Roush is recalling certain aftermarket roush clean tech liquid propane autogas fuel system kits produced between December 17, 2010, and May 6, 2011, used for installation on fleet vehicles model…

    Remedy: As of May 27, 2011, roush had notified all owners of record by telephone and shipped to them replacement valves free of charge. Owners may contact roush at 1-734-466-6255.

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    2011-05-27Fuel system, other11V307000 Roush performance products is recalling certain 2011 Ford e-series vans equipped with 5.4 or 6.8 liter engines that have been altered by roush to operate using the roush liquid propane autogas fuel…

    Remedy: Roush will replace the defective valve with a correctly machined one. All the affected vehicles have been repaired, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign.…

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    2011-09-26Fuel system, other11V450000 Roush is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Ford E-150, e-250, and e-350 5.4L engin vans/wagons/cutaways, and model year 2010-2011 Ford e-450 6.8L engine cutaway vehicles altered by rouch to…

    Remedy: Roush will notify owners of the vehicles of which the kits were installed in order to arrange for free replacement of the injector retention clips. The safety recall began on September 26, 2011.…

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    2011-09-29Fuel system, other11E033000 Roush is recalling certain aftermarket roush clean tech liquid propane autogas fuel system kits used for installation on the following vehicles: model year 2007 and 2008 Ford e-350 (Duel rear wheel)

    Remedy: Roush will notify owners of the vehicles of which the kits were installed on in order to arrange for free replacement of the injector retention clips. The safety recall began on September 29, 2011.

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    2014-01-31Visibility11V445000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vehicles built from May 12, 2011, through May 26, 2011. Due to improper manufacturing conditions…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the windshield if bubbles are present, free of charge. The recall began in January 2014. Owners may contact the Ford customer…

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    2014-03-27Fuel system, other14V097000 Landi Renzo USA is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified January 2, 2011, through February 24, 2014 to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG).

    Remedy: Landi Renzo USA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the side arm brackets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2014. Owners may contact Landi Renzo USA at 1-855-526-3400.

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    2014-09-01Fuel system, other14V426000 Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford E-150 Wagons and Cargo Vans, E-250 Cargo Vans and Extended Cargo Vans, E-350 Wagons, Extended Wagons, Cargo Vans, and Extended Vans, and E-450 Cutaway models.

    Remedy: Roush will notify owners and will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with new stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2014. Owners may contact Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874.

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    2014-10-03Equipment adaptive/mobility14V584000 National Van Builders, Inc.

    Remedy: National Van will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

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    2015-01-13Equipment adaptive/mobility14V706000 Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles...

    Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

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    2015-12-15Equipment adaptive/mobility15V729000 MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon...

    Remedy: MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge.

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    Date not on fileEquipment13V261000 Mobility Works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 vehicles manufactured August 2006 through August 2012.

    Remedy: Mobility Works will notify owners and Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. This recall campaign is expected to begin July 15, 2013.

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Buy-smart checklist

2011 Ford E-150 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V261000 · Equipment
  • Recall 11V246000 · Seats
  • Recall 11E019000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 11V307000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 11V450000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 11E033000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 11V445000 · Visibility
  • Recall 14V097000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 14V426000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 14V584000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 14V706000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 15V729000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
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FAQ

Is the 2011 Ford E-150 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford E-150?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford E-150 have?
12 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.