2011 Ford F-150 service brakes problems
162 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2011 Ford F-150 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering became stiff and difficult, brakes fell off the vehicle. No breaks. Heard/felt a pop and steering became loose. No steering, steering wheel was not turning the tires. Operated as a toy steering wheel without any temsion/control. I was stopped at a stop sign when the incident happened going…”
filed Dec 6, 2025
“Brake system alarm. When the mechanic put the computer reader on it, it’s saying it’s a vacuum issue. This issue has been recalled on several 2011 FordF150’s, but when I look up my VIN, it says there isn’t a recall on mine”
filed Mar 6, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 16 | 16% |
| 2024 F-150 | 13 | 7% |
| 2023 F-150 | 37 | 9% |
| 2022 F-150 | 21 | 4% |
| 2021 F-150 | 51 | 5% |
| 2020 F-150 | 17 | 2% |
| 2019 F-150 | 19 | 1% |
| 2018 F-150 | 68 | 3% |
| 2017 F-150 | 83 | 6% |
| 2016 F-150 | 300 | 15% |
| 2015 F-150 | 297 | 18% |
| 2014 F-150 | 287 | 19% |
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.