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.
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
Related recalls
Body control module may short and cause fire
Fire riskSome 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.
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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.