2011 Ford F-150 engine and engine cooling problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2011 Ford F-150 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the turn signals and the windshield wipers became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics, who informed the contact that the failure could be related to…”
filed Oct 11, 2023
“The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that at start up, he heard a rattling sound coming from the hood of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain and camshaft failed and needed to be…”
filed Jul 18, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 2011-2024 Mustang and F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a tick tap and/or typewriter ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as typewriter noise because of its…
SSM 52334 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2024
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 F-150 | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 F-150 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 F-150 | 18 | 2% |
| 2020 F-150 | 10 | 1% |
| 2019 F-150 | 62 | 5% |
| 2018 F-150 | 87 | 4% |
| 2017 F-150 | 69 | 5% |
| 2016 F-150 | 30 | 2% |
| 2015 F-150 | 23 | 1% |
| 2014 F-150 | 10 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.