2011 Ford Mustang fuel/propulsion system problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2011 Ford Mustang — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Leaking fumes from plastic fuel tank. Micro cracks on top and seam. Had to replace the fuel tank and the sender and fuel pump inserts because of cracks.”
filed Sep 29, 2022
“The car will "shut down" (wrench error light) at any time, anywhere, any speed. Very dangerous!!! Error code p2111 throttle body actuator stuck open. I have seen numerous posts on this. Ford really needs to fix this!!! I will no longer let my child drive this car. So unsafe!! It happened to me…”
filed Aug 20, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mustang | 6 | 12% |
| 2021 Mustang | 5 | 9% |
| 2020 Mustang | 6 | 5% |
| 2018 Mustang | 7 | 4% |
| 2017 Mustang | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 Mustang | 19 | 5% |
| 2015 Mustang | 28 | 6% |
| 2014 Mustang | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 Mustang | 10 | 4% |
| 2012 Mustang | 18 | 4% |
| 2010 Mustang | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Ford Mustang
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.