2011 Ford F-150 structure problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure 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 there was rust on the side panels near the wheels and underneath. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…”
filed Sep 5, 2024
“Both rear passenger door locks failed while vehicle in motion, thus allowing doors to swing open while vehicle in motion. First occurrence drivers side rear door May 25, 2019, second occurrence May 1 2024. Replacement parts order from Ford to repair both times. No obvious reason for failures…”
filed May 17, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- StructureCampaign 10V659000 · Dec 29, 2010
Related service bulletins
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle…
SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2023
Structure problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 F-150 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 21 | 5% |
| 2022 F-150 | 14 | 2% |
| 2021 F-150 | 35 | 4% |
| 2020 F-150 | 22 | 3% |
| 2019 F-150 | 31 | 2% |
| 2018 F-150 | 191 | 8% |
| 2017 F-150 | 109 | 8% |
| 2016 F-150 | 199 | 10% |
| 2015 F-150 | 147 | 9% |
| 2014 F-150 | 31 | 2% |
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.