2011 Ford F-150 brakes problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Dec 6, 2025WIBrakesSteering

   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 0mph.

   NHTSA complaint #11703493 · source
2. Filed Dec 3, 2025NMBrakes

   The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to decelerate and come to a complete stop while the brake pedal was depressed. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that excessive force was needed, or the brake pedal needed to be pumped several times to start operating as needed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11702705 · source
3. Filed Jun 12, 202585,000 miNJBrakes

   The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on an incline, the contact started the vehicle and depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle started to roll backwards. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the vacuum booster pump had failed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and…

   NHTSA complaint #11666484 · source
4. Filed Mar 6, 2025INBrakes

   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

   NHTSA complaint #11646645 · source
5. Filed Feb 19, 2025157,000 miFLBrakes

   The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving on an access road 30 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, and the “Maintenance Required” warning light was illuminated. The contact immediately stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and driven to a local independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the output shaft speed sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…

   NHTSA complaint #11643658 · source
6. Filed Nov 18, 2024170,000 miIABrakesTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the output speed sensor failed to function properly, causing the vehicle not to operate and accelerate as needed. The contact pulled over, turned off, restarted the vehicle, and was able to continue driving. The contact stated that several times after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to return to normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…

   NHTSA complaint #11625942 · source
7. Filed Jul 17, 202494,000 miORBrakesTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the failure was caused by faulty wheel…

   NHTSA complaint #11603005 · source
8. Filed Jun 25, 2024194,285 miILBrakesTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on two occasions while driving at approximately 45 MPH, there was a clunking sound, and the vehicle inadvertently downshifted into first gear. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence where a hand-held diagnostic machine retrieved DTC code: P0722 (Output Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit no Signal). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of…

   NHTSA complaint #11596470 · source
9. Filed May 14, 2024114,000 miFLBrakes

   The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow the vehicle, the contact became aware that the brakes were not functioning properly. The contact stated that upon releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle continued to decelerate. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed…

   NHTSA complaint #11588752 · source
10. Filed May 14, 2024214,000 miILBrakesTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle did not accelerate as intended. In addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact turned off, restarted the vehicle and continued to drive. The contact noticed a loud sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was then taken to…

    NHTSA complaint #11588745 · source
11. Filed Mar 14, 2024CABrakesOther / Unknown

    mechanical brake booster pump failure. Has been inspected by ford dealerships twice and also with a third party certified mechanic. The vehicle has a tough time stopping upon ignition and brake has to be pumped hard. Ford claims 2021 was the last service date on this but still there a reserve records that show that its not resolved but no recall is out for this. [XXX] parents are traveling in mx right now wanting to drive back but fear for their safety truck is under names…

    NHTSA complaint #11577459 · source
12. Filed Sep 26, 2023170,000 miMDTowedBrakesTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted to first gear. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of first gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic retrieved a fault code for a failure with the output speed sensor. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…

    NHTSA complaint #11546607 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology