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2011 Ford F-150 Electrical Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are electrical problems on the 2011 Ford F-150?

235 owners have reported electrical problems on the 2011 Ford F-150, 11% of all complaints for this year and the 4th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 46,000–120,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.

235 complaints 11% of all 2011 complaints 68,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Instrument cluster / panel 5
Speedometer / odometer 4
Software 1
Wiring 1
Sensor / sending unit 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (185 of 235). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Electrical complaints by the year the problem happened.

Electrical complaints by F-150 year

2008 F-150 29
2009 F-150 46
2011 F-150 235
2020 F-150 88
2023 F-150 83
2024 F-150 40
2025 F-150 23

Related recalls

Body control module may short and cause fire

Fire risk

Some vehicles may have a body control module with an internal short that can overheat. If this happens, the vehicle could catch fire. A previous inspection missed affected modules, so they were not replaced.

Fix: The dealer will inspect the body control module and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.

Recall 11V128000 · Feb 2011
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Other 2011 Ford F-150 problems

Common questions

What are common 2011 Ford F-150 electrical problems?

Complaints most often name the instrument cluster / panel, speedometer / odometer and software.

At what mileage do 2011 Ford F-150 electrical problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 46,000–120,000 miles. The middle value is about 68,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2011 Ford F-150 electrical problems?

Yes: 11V128000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Which F-150 year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2013 F-150, with 324 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.