U.S. public vehicle records

2011 Ford E-150: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

23 owner complaints analyzed

10 distinct recall campaigns

37,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2011 model year. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 20 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 23 complaints (21.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Braking behavior	5	21.7%
Steering behavior	5	21.7%
Transmission and shifting	4	17.4%
Engine operation	1	4.3%
Electrical and battery issues	1	4.3%
Fuel system concerns	1	4.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Steering

Engine

Power Train

Service Brakes

Electrical System

Fuel/Propulsion System

Suspension

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery

Steering: 5; Engine: 4; Power Train: 4; Service Brakes: 3; Electrical System: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Suspension: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 2

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2019

2020

2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2013: 3; 2014: 1; 2015: 4; 2016: 4; 2017: 3; 2019: 3; 2020: 2

Pattern summary

Steering leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10409309 · 2011-06-29 (June 29, 2011)

MY FORD DEALER REPORTS THAT A SQUIRREL CHEWED THROUGH THE (PLASTIC) FUEL LINE OF MY 2011 FORD F 150, LEAKING GAS, RESULTING IN A POOL OF FUEL ON THE TOP/EXTERIOR OF THE FUEL TANK. OSTENSIBLY THE SQUIRREL ALSO CHEWED, BUT DID NOT CHEW THROUGH THE WALL OF THE TANK ITSELF. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 4,353 miles reported. Look up ODI 10409309 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10409490 · 2011-06-22 (June 22, 2011)

THIS VEHICLE, A 2011 E-150 FORD VAN WAGON. STEERING BECOMES UNCONTROLLABLE STARTING AT 50 MPH AND BECOMES PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AS SPEED INCREASES TO 75 MPH. THE 2 PRIOR INCIDENCES REFERENCED ABOVE OCCURRED BETWEEN 50-75 MPH. ANY SLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS BY DRIVER, ESPECIALLY AT 70 MPH, CREATES SWAY CONDUCIVE TO ROLLOVER. IT SEEMS AS IF THE "POWER ASSIST" INTERFERES WITH DRIVER'S CONTROL OF STEERING WHEEL. AT HIGHER SPEEDS, OVER-STEER IS CREATED AND WHEN THE DRIVER MAKES A CORRECTION, A SWAYING EFFECT IS CREATED. AS SPEED INCREASES, THE POWER ASSIST F…

Owner-reported narrative. 20 miles reported. Look up ODI 10409490 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10463853 · 2012-07-01 (July 1, 2012)

DRIVING NEW F150 FORD (MY BROTHERS TRUCK) ENGINE STARTED MISFIRING, HAD TOWED TO FORD IN SULLIVAN, MO WHERE THE NEXT MORNING A MECHANIC BLEW UP THE ENGINE DURING TEST DRIVE.....WAS TOLD WARRANTY COVERED EXPENSES AND RENTAL AND REPAIRS, 3 MONTHS LATER TOLD NO SORRY YOU PAY THE CUSTOMER.....LIED TO BY FORD. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10463853 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10519378 · 2013-06-11 (June 11, 2013)

WE HAVE A VAN THAT HAS MICHELIN TIRES (225/75 R16). THE VEHICLE HAD 37000 MILES AT THE TIME OF THE FIRST INCIDENT AND THE TIRE BEGAN TO SHOW SEPARATION ON 6/2/2013 AT 3 PM. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT A CERTIFIED TIRE BUSINESS. THE OPPOSITE REAR TIRE BEGAN TO SEPARATE ON THE SUBSEQUENT TRIP AS WE TRAVELED TO HOUSTON ON 6/6/2013. WE WERE TRAVELING AROUND 60 MILES PER HOUR AND AGAIN THE TIRE SHOWED SIGNS OF SEPARATION. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 37,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10519378 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10538640 · 2013-09-03 (September 3, 2013)

THIS TRUCK STARTED SHUTTERING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND PUTS THE TRUCK INTO REDUCED POWER AND TRUCK WILL NOT GO. TRUCK HAS DONE THIS NOW SINCE AROUND 25K. IT WAS BOUGHT WITH A EXTENDED WARRANTY,TOOK TRUCK BACK TO DEALER THEY PUT A NEW COIL PACK ON FIXED IT FOR ONLY A FEW THOUSAND MILES,REALLY NOT I HAVE HAD TO TEACH MYSELF HOW TO DRIVE THIS TRUCK BECAUSE IF YOU GIVE IT FULL THROTTLE THIS HAPPENS .THEY WILL NOT FIX THIS NOR IS IT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 26,514 miles reported. Look up ODI 10538640 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10553220 · 2013-11-21 (November 21, 2013)

I HAVE A F150 2011 3.5L ECO BOOST MOTOR THAT FAILED TO ACCELERATE AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS AT A REST STOP. I WAS NEAR CHICAGO ON INTERSTATE 80/90 I TRIED TO PULL OUT USING THE ACCELERATION RAMP TRAFFIC WAS EXTREMELY HEAVY SO NEEDED TO USE THE ECO BOOST POWER WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO SHUTTER AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEEP FLASHING ON THEN OFF. I HAD MY WIFE WITH ME AND WE HAD TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE MOTOR LOST POWER. I COULD NOT GET ONTO THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THE TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A LOT OF SEMI-TRUCK ON THE ROAD T…

Owner-reported narrative. 86,691 miles reported. Look up ODI 10553220 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10609054 · 2014-07-08 (July 8, 2014)

I HAVE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER BOTH ON CITY STREETS AND INTERSTATES. NEARLY INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT YESTERDAY ON THE MASS PIKE IN BOSTON. IF THE VEHICLE IS PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THAT SEEMS TO CORRECT THE ISSUE FOR A WHILE. *JS

Owner-reported narrative. 76,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10609054 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10663893 · 2015-02-23 (February 23, 2015)

2011 E-150 ECONOLINE. CONSUMER SEEKING ARBITRATION FOR VEHICLE. *TA THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS REPLACED TWICE, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD LOCK UP, THE STEERING GEAR BOX WAS LEAKING FLUID, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 19,061 miles reported. Look up ODI 10663893 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

10 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

11V246000 · Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust

Reported: 2011-04-20 (April 20, 2011)

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 E-150, E-250, E-350 AND E-450 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." IT MAY BE POSSIBLE THAT UNDER UNUSUALLY HIGH LOADS, SUCH AS DURING A CRASH, THE DRIVER POWER SEAT TRACK WORM GEAR MAY FRACTURE.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES OF SEVERE LOADING, THE WORM GEAR COULD FRACTURE AND ALLOW THE SEAT TO SHIFT UNRESTRAINED FORWARD OR BACKWARD INCREASING THE RISK AND/OR SEVERITY OF INJURIES TO THE DRIVER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

11V307000 · Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 2011-05-31 (May 31, 2011)

ROUSH PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2011 FORD E-SERIES VANS EQUIPPED WITH 5.4 OR 6.8 LITER ENGINES THAT HAVE BEEN ALTERED BY ROUSH TO OPERATE USING THE ROUSH LIQUID PROPANE AUTOGAS FUEL SYSTEM. A VALVE IN THE SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN MISMACHINED ALLOWING A PROPANE LEAK.

Consequence: A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: ROUSH WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE VALVE WITH A CORRECTLY MACHINED ONE. ALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED, THEREFORE, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROUSH AT 1-734-466-6255.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

11V445000 · Visibility:Windshield

Reported: 2011-08-26 (August 26, 2011)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vehicles built from May 12, 2011, through May 26, 2011. Due to improper manufacturing conditions, some of the windshields may form bubbles after an extended time in hot temperatures. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, "Glazing Materials."

Consequence: The presence of bubbles may hinder driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the windshield if bubbles are present, free of charge. The recall began in January 2014. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 11C20.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

11V450000 · Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System

Reported: 2011-08-31 (August 31, 2011)

ROUSH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 FORD E-150, E-250, AND E-350 5.4L ENGIN VANS/WAGONS/CUTAWAYS, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 FORD E-450 6.8L ENGINE CUTAWAY VEHICLES ALTERED BY ROUCH TO OPERATE USING THE ROUSH BRANDED CLEANTECH PROPANE AUTOGAS FUEL SYSTEM. THE FUEL RAILS INCLUDED IN THE KITS CONTAIN IMPROPERLY SEATED INJECTOR RETENTION CLIPS. THIS COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF PROPANE AUTOGAS.

Consequence: A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: ROUSH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE VEHICLES OF WHICH THE KITS WERE INSTALLED IN ORDER TO ARRANGE FOR FREE REPLACEMENT OF THE INJECTOR RETENTION CLIPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROUSH AT 1-734-466-6255.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

13V261000 · Equipment

Reported: 2013-06-21 (June 21, 2013)

Mobility Works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 vehicles manufactured August 2006 through August 2012. The vehicles are equipped with certain Ricon S series and K Series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

Consequence: If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and, if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.

Remedy: Mobility Works will notify owners and Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. This recall campaign is expected to begin July 15, 2013. Owners may contact Mobility Works at 1-877-275-4912 and Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

14V097000 · Fuel System, Other:Storage

Reported: 2014-03-04 (March 4, 2014)

Landi Renzo USA is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified January 2, 2011, through February 24, 2014 to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). In the affected vehicles, the left and right rear brackets that support the rear CNG cylinder may fail, allowing the cylinder to dislodge from the vehicle.

Consequence: If the cylinder dislodges, a CNG leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Landi Renzo USA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the side arm brackets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2014. Owners may contact Landi Renzo USA at 1-855-526-3400.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

14V426000 · Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 2014-07-10 (July 10, 2014)

Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford E-150 Wagons and Cargo Vans, E-250 Cargo Vans and Extended Cargo Vans, E-350 Wagons, Extended Wagons, Cargo Vans, and Extended Vans, and E-450 Cutaway models. These models were modified by Roush to be equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits manufactured January 2011 to August 2012 with an aluminum fuel line fitting. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected kits may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.

Consequence: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Roush will notify owners and will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with new stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2014. Owners may contact Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

14V584000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported: 2014-09-23 (September 23, 2014)

National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2007-2014 Ford E-150 and E-250 vehicles manufactured February 26, 2007, to August 19, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

Consequence: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

Remedy: National Van will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-800-527-7477. National Van's number for this recall is Ricon2014.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

14V706000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported: 2014-11-05 (November 5, 2014)

Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

15V729000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Reported: 2015-11-04 (November 4, 2015)

MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

Consequence: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

Remedy: MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact MobilityWorks customer service at 1-800-769-8267, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These vehicles and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.

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Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

23 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

87.0%Usable mileage20 / 23 records

100.0%Valid incident date23 / 23 records

100.0%Valid filing date23 / 23 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates23 / 23 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2021	2023
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Vehicle Speed Control	114.3% ODI 10564544 ADULT MALE DRIVER, I'VE RAN A TRUCK SALES SINCE 1971, DRIVING ALL BRANDS AN THIS IS A FIRST AND THE MOST DANGEROUS 2 OR 3 MINUTES OF MY LIFE..... DRIVING A 2009 FORD F150 61,62 MPH ON CRUISE, COMING INTO LEARY GEORGIA AN APPROACHING 2 VEHICLES AHEAD OF ME, I TOUCHED THE BRAKE PETAL TO RELEASE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THIS IS THE START OF A NITE MARE. THE THROTTLE WENT WIDE OPEN, FROM 60 I GO TO 75 -80 I HAD TO PASS THE 2 CARS AHEAD IN TOWN OR REAR END THEM. I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE AN THE TRANSMISSION KEPT DOWNSHIFTING GIVING… Look up ODI 10564544 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	14.3% ODI 10553220 · 86,691 mi I HAVE A F150 2011 3.5L ECO BOOST MOTOR THAT FAILED TO ACCELERATE AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS AT A REST STOP. I WAS NEAR CHICAGO ON INTERSTATE 80/90 I TRIED TO PULL OUT USING THE ACCELERATION RAMP TRAFFIC WAS EXTREMELY HEAVY SO NEEDED TO USE THE ECO BOOST POWER WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO SHUTTER AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEEP FLASHING ON THEN OFF. I HAD MY WIFE WITH ME AND WE HAD TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE MOTOR LOST POWER. I COULD NOT GET ONTO THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THE TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A LOT OF SEMI-TRUCK ON THE ROAD T… Look up ODI 10553220 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	15.3% ODI 11115513 · 134,303 mi I WAS DRIVING 65 ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY TRUCK DOWNSHIFT TO 3RD GEAR THEN BACK TO 5TH GEAR THEN FIRST GEAR. LOCKING MY WHEELS. TIRES SCREECHING. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND TURN MY TRUCK OFF, OPEN THE DOOR TO TRY TO RESET THE VEHICLE. IVE READ THREADS OF PEOPLE HAVING A SIMILAR PROBLEM AND TURNING OFF THE TRUCK, OPENING THE DOOR RESETS THE VEHICLE.. PO722-00 CODE OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT NO SINGLE - PENDING DTC Look up ODI 11115513 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	112.5% ODI 10712172 AS REPORTED TO DEALER : CUSTOMER STATES WHEN ACCELERATING IN LOW GEAR AND LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR IT WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN THE RPM UNTIL YOU HIT HARD ON THE BRAKES. MY ADDED COMMENTS IS THAT 1800 RPM WHEN NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED IS OVER 60 MPH. IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THE DRIVER MUST MAINTAIN BRAKE WITH LEFT FOOT AND GAS WITH RIGHT FOOT OR YOU WILL REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU. PS DEALER PERFORMED TEST AND STATED AT THIS TIME COMPARED TO LIKE UNITS AND THEY DO THE SAME THING. I TEST DROVE A NEW TRUCK WITH SAME ENGINE AND TRANS. AS… Look up ODI 10712172 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Steering	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	220.0% ODI 10375895 · 200 mi 12/1/2010 EXPLANATION OF TWO LIFE THREATENING SITUATIONS SITUATION ONE: ON MAY 4, 2010, I THE CONSUMER, WAS DRIVING FROM JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA TO CHATTANOOGA, TENN. THE TRIP WAS ON GEORGIA HWY 400 SOUTH FROM OLD MILTON PKWY TO I-285 WEST AND NORTH ON I-75. THE TIME WAS BETWEEN 3:30 PM AND 5:30PM. THE VAN WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND WAS MOVING FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT SIDES OF THE TRAFFIC LANE. THE TRAFFIC WAS CONSIDERED NORMAL FOR I-75 WITH 18 WHEEL TRUCK AND PASSENGER CAR TRAFFIC. THE VAN WAS DRIVEN WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC APPROXI… Look up ODI 10375895 at NHTSA ↗	521.7% ODI 10409490 · 20 mi THIS VEHICLE, A 2011 E-150 FORD VAN WAGON. STEERING BECOMES UNCONTROLLABLE STARTING AT 50 MPH AND BECOMES PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AS SPEED INCREASES TO 75 MPH. THE 2 PRIOR INCIDENCES REFERENCED ABOVE OCCURRED BETWEEN 50-75 MPH. ANY SLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS BY DRIVER, ESPECIALLY AT 70 MPH, CREATES SWAY CONDUCIVE TO ROLLOVER. IT SEEMS AS IF THE "POWER ASSIST" INTERFERES WITH DRIVER'S CONTROL OF STEERING WHEEL. AT HIGHER SPEEDS, OVER-STEER IS CREATED AND WHEN THE DRIVER MAKES A CORRECTION, A SWAYING EFFECT IS CREATED. AS SPEED INCREASES, THE POWER ASSIST F… Look up ODI 10409490 at NHTSA ↗	18.3% ODI 10524465 · 5,142 mi DRIVING THIS VAN IS VERY DIFFICULT, IT WILL NOT HOLD A STRAIGHT LINE ,WHEN YOU PASS BIG TRUCKS GOING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ,THE VACUUM SUCKS IT UP ,AND IT GETS MORE UNCONTROLLABLE,CAUSING A MINOR FISH TALE. OF COURSE FORD CHECKED IT OUT AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG .M---KS COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM..DO NOT DRIVE THIS VAN IF IS AT ALL WINDY,COULD BECOME UNCONTROLLABLE AND UNSAFE . THE WANDERING IN THE STEERING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE .I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS VAN FOR ANYONE. OR ANY BUSINESS. *TR Look up ODI 10524465 at NHTSA ↗	15.3% ODI 10938696 · 84,600 mi 12-25-2016 AFTER DROOPING OFF MAID AND GARDENER HERE IN HUATULCO MEXICO MY POWER STEERING QUIT. SINCE GOING SO SLOW DOWN HILL ON VILLAGE STREET I THOUGHT THAT MOTOR HAD QUIT. REALIZED THAT MOTOR WAS RUNNING. THEN NOTICED DASH WARNING THAT SAID HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT, POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT, SERVICE ADVANCE TRACK . CALLED DEALER THAT WE BOUGHT TRUCK FROM THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS A COMPUTER UPDATE NEEDED FOR TRUCK. NOT TO HAPPY SINCE I HAD TOLD DEALER WHEN TRUCK WAS IN SHOP THAT WE DRIVE 2850 MILES TO OUR HOME IN HUATULCO MEXICO EACH YEAR… Look up ODI 10938696 at NHTSA ↗	116.7% ODI 11002038 · 34,000 mi THE VAN WANDERS BACK AND FORTH AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (> 60MPH). I HAD THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND SUSPENSION CHECKED OUT - ALL OK. PROBLEM GETS WORSE WHEN PULLING A 5000 LB CAMPER - ALMOST A SAFETY ISSUE. Look up ODI 11002038 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	225.0% ODI 10854768 · 6,500 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT CERTAIN SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE ENTIRE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10854768 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Tires	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	110.0% ODI 10598440 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD E-150 EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LTX TIRES, SIZE 225/75R/16. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY SINCE HE HAD NOT RECEIVED THE REPLACEMENT TIRES RELATED TO THE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13T012000 (TIRES). THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE DEALER REGARDING THE TIRE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY WOULD BE SENDING THE REPLACEMENT TIRES BUT DIDN'T INDICATE HOW SOON THEY WOULD RECEIVE THEM. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10598440 at NHTSA ↗	14.3% ODI 10519378 · 37,000 mi WE HAVE A VAN THAT HAS MICHELIN TIRES (225/75 R16). THE VEHICLE HAD 37000 MILES AT THE TIME OF THE FIRST INCIDENT AND THE TIRE BEGAN TO SHOW SEPARATION ON 6/2/2013 AT 3 PM. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AT A CERTIFIED TIRE BUSINESS. THE OPPOSITE REAR TIRE BEGAN TO SEPARATE ON THE SUBSEQUENT TRIP AS WE TRAVELED TO HOUSTON ON 6/6/2013. WE WERE TRAVELING AROUND 60 MILES PER HOUR AND AGAIN THE TIRE SHOWED SIGNS OF SEPARATION. *TR Look up ODI 10519378 at NHTSA ↗	18.3% ODI 10611061 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD ECONOLINE E150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13T012000 (TIRES). THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND MADE HIM AWARE THAT THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT HAVE THE TIRES AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. Look up ODI 10611061 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	114.3% ODI 10428911 · 36,100 mi ON APPROXIMATELY 8/25/2010, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN ELECTRICALLY. IT COULDN'T BE STARTED BY AAA. IT WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THEY FOUND A BURNED WIRE THAT WENT FROM THE FUSE BOX TO A JUNCTION BOX. HE TOLD ME THAT THIS IS AN ENGINEERING DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE AS THE WIRE IS TOO CLOSE TO THE BRAKES AND WHEN IT GETS HOT THE WIRE BURNS OUT. HE ALSO SAID THAT THE VEHICLE CAN EVENTUALLY GO ON FIRE. IT WAS REPAIRED AND THEN ON 9/25/2011 THE SAME THING OCCURRED. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AMERICAN FORD ON … Look up ODI 10428911 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	28.7% ODI 10874920 · 217,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE MADE A VERY LOUD NOISE AND DECREASED IN SPEED WHILE TURNING. THE STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION ELECTRONIC ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 217,000. Look up ODI 10874920 at NHTSA ↗	18.3% ODI 10948604 · 355,470 mi UGA Look up ODI 10948604 at NHTSA ↗	210.5% ODI 10808266 · 108,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000. Look up ODI 10808266 at NHTSA ↗	116.7% ODI 10722873 · 22,050 mi WHEN STARTED 3 SEPARATE TIMES 4X4 WAS ENGAGED BY ITSELF JUST BARELY TOUCHED 4WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH AND IT WENT OFF ALSO DID IT AGAIN WHEN I WAS DRIVING Look up ODI 10722873 at NHTSA ↗	112.5% ODI 10788340 · 4,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE FAILURE RECURRED DURING THE 1,100 MILE ROAD TRIP. THE VEHICLE HAD JUST BEEN REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V614000 (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. Look up ODI 10788340 at NHTSA ↗	112.5% ODI 10938984 · 85 mi THE ELECTRONICS ON THE DASH RESET, CAUSING THE RADIO TO MALFUNCTION AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES WITH DATE, TIME AND RADIO PROGRAMS, DIMMING CONTROLS, AND UNKNOWN OTHER ISSUES. THE DEALER RESETS, BUT I HAVE TOO KEEP RETURNING FOR CORRECTIONS. THIS MUST BE COMPLETED BY A THIRD PARTY. THIS IS NOT CORRECT AS I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT OTHER COMPONENTS ARE AFFECTED. BY THIS. THE DEALER SAYS THE DASHBOARD SYSTEMS MAY NEED TO BE EXCHANGED. WHY? Look up ODI 10938984 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 11475754 · 1,500 mi The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-150. The contact stated when he exited his vehicle, the electronic running board functionality was not operating. As the contact attempted to step out of his vehicle onto the ground, he fell and injured his right knee. The contact also stated his grandson almost experienced an injury from the faulty running board. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact reported to the medical facility and received a shot in his right knee for the injury. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed failure with… Look up ODI 11475754 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Engine	228.6% ODI 10860521 · 134,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE NUMBER SEVEN DRIVER SIDE SPARK PLUG FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TREAD ON THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS STRIPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000. Look up ODI 10860521 at NHTSA ↗	110.0% ODI 10918721 · 91,000 mi AS THE DRIVER APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION THE BRAKE PEDAL LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT SLOW TO STOP CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AS THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION ON A RED LIGHT. THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS BEFORE AND WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. HOWEVER THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. (THIS COMPLAINT IS SIMILAR TO COMPLAINT NUMBER 10918568 AND THAT COMPLAINT IMPROPERLY NOTED THAT THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT - THE REPORT IS ATTACHED WITH THIS COMPLAINT. ALSO, THIS COMPLAINT SUPPLEMENTS THE PRIOR… Look up ODI 10918721 at NHTSA ↗	417.4% ODI 10463853 · 4,000 mi DRIVING NEW F150 FORD (MY BROTHERS TRUCK) ENGINE STARTED MISFIRING, HAD TOWED TO FORD IN SULLIVAN, MO WHERE THE NEXT MORNING A MECHANIC BLEW UP THE ENGINE DURING TEST DRIVE.....WAS TOLD WARRANTY COVERED EXPENSES AND RENTAL AND REPAIRS, 3 MONTHS LATER TOLD NO SORRY YOU PAY THE CUSTOMER.....LIED TO BY FORD. *TR Look up ODI 10463853 at NHTSA ↗	18.3% ODI 11056596 · 125,000 mi ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, DRIVING S81 JUST BEFORE THE SALEM EXIT, THE 2012 FORD E-150 WHITE CARGO VAN 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE BLEW A SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE #3 CYLINDER HEAD WHILE ACCELERATING FROM 40 MPH. THE PLANNED TRIP STARTED FROM HARRISBURG PA TO ANDREWS NC. TO WITNESS A SOLAR ECLIPSE. ENGINE FAILURE HAPPEN AT APPROXIMATELY 40MPH JUST NORTH OF THE SALEM EXIT OFF 81 SOUTH. THERE WAS NO SHOP AVAILABLE TILL NEXT DAY TO REPAIR DAMAGE.. DAMAGES INCLUDED A OVERNIGHT STAY, MISSING THE SOLAR ECLIPSE OF 2017 AND REPAIR AND PARTS COST OF OVER $300.00 SPARK P… Look up ODI 11056596 at NHTSA ↗	631.6% ODI 10860746 · 48,000 mi TRUCK SHOOK AN STOP RUNNING Look up ODI 10860746 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	225.0% ODI 10712172 AS REPORTED TO DEALER : CUSTOMER STATES WHEN ACCELERATING IN LOW GEAR AND LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR IT WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN THE RPM UNTIL YOU HIT HARD ON THE BRAKES. MY ADDED COMMENTS IS THAT 1800 RPM WHEN NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED IS OVER 60 MPH. IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THE DRIVER MUST MAINTAIN BRAKE WITH LEFT FOOT AND GAS WITH RIGHT FOOT OR YOU WILL REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU. PS DEALER PERFORMED TEST AND STATED AT THIS TIME COMPARED TO LIKE UNITS AND THEY DO THE SAME THING. I TEST DROVE A NEW TRUCK WITH SAME ENGINE AND TRANS. AS… Look up ODI 10712172 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Steering	19,061–100,000 mi	38,000 mi	5	ODI 10409490 · 20 mi THIS VEHICLE, A 2011 E-150 FORD VAN WAGON. STEERING BECOMES UNCONTROLLABLE STARTING AT 50 MPH AND BECOMES PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AS SPEED INCREASES TO 75 MPH. THE 2 PRIOR INCIDENCES REFERENCED ABOVE OCCURRED BETWEEN 50-75 MPH. ANY SLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS BY DRIVER, ESPECIALLY AT 70 MPH, CREATES SWAY CONDUCIVE TO ROLLOVER. IT SEEMS AS IF THE "POWER ASSIST" INTERFERES WITH DRIVER'S CONTROL OF STEERING WHEEL. AT HIGHER SPEEDS, OVER-STEER IS CREATED AND WHEN THE DRIVER MAKES A CORRECTION, A SWAYING EFFECT IS CREATED. AS SPEED INCREASES, THE POWER ASSIST F… Look up ODI 10409490 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10663893 · 19,061 mi 2011 E-150 ECONOLINE. CONSUMER SEEKING ARBITRATION FOR VEHICLE. TA THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS REPLACED TWICE, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD LOCK UP, THE STEERING GEAR BOX WAS LEAKING FLUID, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. JB Look up ODI 10663893 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10787958 · 38,000 mi THE "SERVICE ADVANCE TRACK" WARNING LIGHT HAS COME ON SEVERAL TIMES SINCE MY PURCHASE OF THIS USED VEHICLE 3 MONTHS AGO. I TOOK TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS THIS MORNING AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STEERING GEAR BOX NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $1500. IT WAS ADDITIONALLY EXPLAINED THAT STEERING COULD FAIL DUE TO THIS CONDITION. AT THIS TIME I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED ANY STEERING ISSUES HOWEVER I AM DEEPLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE. Look up ODI 10787958 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	Too few reports for a range	11,531 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10463853 · 4,000 mi DRIVING NEW F150 FORD (MY BROTHERS TRUCK) ENGINE STARTED MISFIRING, HAD TOWED TO FORD IN SULLIVAN, MO WHERE THE NEXT MORNING A MECHANIC BLEW UP THE ENGINE DURING TEST DRIVE.....WAS TOLD WARRANTY COVERED EXPENSES AND RENTAL AND REPAIRS, 3 MONTHS LATER TOLD NO SORRY YOU PAY THE CUSTOMER.....LIED TO BY FORD. TR Look up ODI 10463853 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10553220 · 86,691 mi I HAVE A F150 2011 3.5L ECO BOOST MOTOR THAT FAILED TO ACCELERATE AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS AT A REST STOP. I WAS NEAR CHICAGO ON INTERSTATE 80/90 I TRIED TO PULL OUT USING THE ACCELERATION RAMP TRAFFIC WAS EXTREMELY HEAVY SO NEEDED TO USE THE ECO BOOST POWER WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO SHUTTER AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEEP FLASHING ON THEN OFF. I HAD MY WIFE WITH ME AND WE HAD TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE MOTOR LOST POWER. I COULD NOT GET ONTO THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THE TRAFFIC. THERE WAS A LOT OF SEMI-TRUCK ON THE ROAD T… Look up ODI 10553220 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10663893 · 19,061 mi 2011 E-150 ECONOLINE. CONSUMER SEEKING ARBITRATION FOR VEHICLE. TA THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS REPLACED TWICE, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD LOCK UP, THE STEERING GEAR BOX WAS LEAKING FLUID, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. *JB Look up ODI 10663893 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	Too few reports for a range	58,435 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10538640 · 26,514 mi THIS TRUCK STARTED SHUTTERING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND PUTS THE TRUCK INTO REDUCED POWER AND TRUCK WILL NOT GO. TRUCK HAS DONE THIS NOW SINCE AROUND 25K. IT WAS BOUGHT WITH A EXTENDED WARRANTY,TOOK TRUCK BACK TO DEALER THEY PUT A NEW COIL PACK ON FIXED IT FOR ONLY A FEW THOUSAND MILES,REALLY NOT I HAVE HAD TO TEACH MYSELF HOW TO DRIVE THIS TRUCK BECAUSE IF YOU GIVE IT FULL THROTTLE THIS HAPPENS .THEY WILL NOT FIX THIS NOR IS IT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. JB Look up ODI 10538640 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10782345 · 34,870 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND HESITATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE APPROACHED AN INCLINE, THE SPEED DECREASED AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE AND THE WRENCH WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CENTRAL AIR SYSTEM (CAS) SUCKED IN MOISTURE, WHICH HINDERED ACCELERATION.… Look up ODI 10782345 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10955638 · 82,000 mi AT ANY SPEED IT WILL SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. SPEEDOMETER WILL FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 0-65MPH. REAR WHEELS LOCK UP, AND YOU WILL LOOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. A COUPLE HOURS AGO, ON THE FREEWAY IT SHIRTED TO 1ST GEAR, LOCKED UP THE REAR END, AND THE CAR BEHIND ME CRASHED INTO CENTER DIVIDER TRYING TO AVOID ME. THIS LOCK UP HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES ON FREEWAY AND MANY TIMES ON STANDARD ROADWAY. I TOOK IT TO FORD AND THEY SAID IT NEEDED A RE-FLASH OF THE COMPUTER, AND THAT WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. THAT WAS ON SATURDAY 2/18, AND IT JUST DID IT AGAIN … Look up ODI 10955638 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	Too few reports for a range	88,000 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10734154 · 88,000 mi THE BRAKE FOOT CONTROL LOCKS UP AND VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ROLL. YOU CAN NOT STOP. IT'S WORSE WHEN VEHICLE IS COLD. IN THE BEGINNING IT WAS JUST WHEN BACKING UP AFTER VEHICLE WAS JUST STARTED, NOW IT'S ALSO DOING THE SAME THING WHEN GOING FORWARD. YOU HAVE NO STOPPING POWER AS BRAKE PEDAL WILL NOT DO ANYTHING AND YOU JUST CONTINUE ROLLING.....UPDATED 10/15/15 BF UPDATED 11/22/2017CN Look up ODI 10734154 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10944226 · 17,000 mi WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE FIRST BRAKING ACTION DOESN'T SEEM TO BE AS EFFECTIVE AS SAY THE SECOND APPLICATION AS FAR AS BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP, WHEN IN MOTION. IT DOESN'T SEEM TO MATTER WHETHER IT'S ON THE STREET OR HIGHWAY OR TURNING. MARCH OF 2016 I HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP AND DIDN'T THINK I WOULD AVOID THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. HOWEVER A SEMI TRACTOR WITH TRAILER REAR ENDED ME CAUSING ABOUT $5,000.00 DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR OF THE E-150. BEFORE TAKING THE VEHICLE ON VACATION I REPORTED THE BRAKING ISSUE WITH THE ANDY MOHR FOR… Look up ODI 10944226 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11222863 · 160,000 mi VACUUM PUMP MAKING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP AND TURNING. MY MECHANIC SAID THERE IS RECALL ON 2011-2012 FORD F-150 AND I CALLED DEALER FROM WHICH I PURCHASED AND WAS TOLD NO RECALL ON MY TRUCK. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH BRAKES AND SHOULD BE COVERED IN EXTENDED WARRANTY Look up ODI 11222863 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	217,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10874920 · 217,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE MADE A VERY LOUD NOISE AND DECREASED IN SPEED WHILE TURNING. THE STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION ELECTRONIC ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 217,000. Look up ODI 10874920 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	Too few reports for a range	76,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10609054 · 76,000 mi I HAVE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER BOTH ON CITY STREETS AND INTERSTATES. NEARLY INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT YESTERDAY ON THE MASS PIKE IN BOSTON. IF THE VEHICLE IS PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THAT SEEMS TO CORRECT THE ISSUE FOR A WHILE. *JS Look up ODI 10609054 at NHTSA ↗
Suspension	Too few reports for a range	38 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10409490 · 20 mi THIS VEHICLE, A 2011 E-150 FORD VAN WAGON. STEERING BECOMES UNCONTROLLABLE STARTING AT 50 MPH AND BECOMES PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AS SPEED INCREASES TO 75 MPH. THE 2 PRIOR INCIDENCES REFERENCED ABOVE OCCURRED BETWEEN 50-75 MPH. ANY SLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS BY DRIVER, ESPECIALLY AT 70 MPH, CREATES SWAY CONDUCIVE TO ROLLOVER. IT SEEMS AS IF THE "POWER ASSIST" INTERFERES WITH DRIVER'S CONTROL OF STEERING WHEEL. AT HIGHER SPEEDS, OVER-STEER IS CREATED AND WHEN THE DRIVER MAKES A CORRECTION, A SWAYING EFFECT IS CREATED. AS SPEED INCREASES, THE POWER ASSIST F… Look up ODI 10409490 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11382903 · 55 mi PREMATURE LOWER BALLJOINT FAILURE. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. WHILE DRIVING FORWARD OR REVERSE AND TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT OR WHEN BRAKING YOU WOULD HEAR POPPING AND TIRE RUBBING SOMETHING UNDERNEATH. VEHICLE HAD ONLY 55,000 MILES DISPLAYED ON THE ODOMETER. THIS OCCURRED AT WHEN VAN WAS IN MOTION. Look up ODI 11382903 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery	Too few reports for a range	19,061 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10663893 · 19,061 mi 2011 E-150 ECONOLINE. CONSUMER SEEKING ARBITRATION FOR VEHICLE. TA THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS REPLACED TWICE, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD LOCK UP, THE STEERING GEAR BOX WAS LEAKING FLUID, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. JB Look up ODI 10663893 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2021: 1 complaints · 2023: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2021	1	1	1
2023	0	0	0

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2021	1	0	0
2023	0	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Steering	Engine	Power Train	Service Brakes	Electrical System	Fuel/Propulsion System	Suspension	Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
Steering	—	1 ODI 10663893 · 19,061 mi 2011 E-150 ECONOLINE. CONSUMER SEEKING ARBITRATION FOR VEHICLE. TA THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS REPLACED TWICE, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD LOCK UP, THE STEERING GEAR BOX WAS LEAKING FLUID, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. JB Look up ODI 10663893 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 10874920 · 217,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE MADE A VERY LOUD NOISE AND DECREASED IN SPEED WHILE TURNING. THE STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION ELECTRONIC ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 217,000. Look up ODI 10874920 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10409490 · 20 mi THIS VEHICLE, A 2011 E-150 FORD VAN WAGON. STEERING BECOMES UNCONTROLLABLE STARTING AT 50 MPH AND BECOMES PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AS SPEED INCREASES TO 75 MPH. THE 2 PRIOR INCIDENCES REFERENCED ABOVE OCCURRED BETWEEN 50-75 MPH. ANY SLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS BY DRIVER, ESPECIALLY AT 70 MPH, CREATES SWAY CONDUCIVE TO ROLLOVER. IT SEEMS AS IF THE "POWER ASSIST" INTERFERES WITH DRIVER'S CONTROL OF STEERING WHEEL. AT HIGHER SPEEDS, OVER-STEER IS CREATED AND WHEN THE DRIVER MAKES A CORRECTION, A SWAYING EFFECT IS CREATED. AS SPEED INCREASES, THE POWER ASSIST F… Look up ODI 10409490 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10663893 · 19,061 mi 2011 E-150 ECONOLINE. CONSUMER SEEKING ARBITRATION FOR VEHICLE. TA THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS REPLACED TWICE, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD LOCK UP, THE STEERING GEAR BOX WAS LEAKING FLUID, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. JB Look up ODI 10663893 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	1 ODI 10663893 · 19,061 mi 2011 E-150 ECONOLINE. CONSUMER SEEKING ARBITRATION FOR VEHICLE. TA THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS REPLACED TWICE, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD LOCK UP, THE STEERING GEAR BOX WAS LEAKING FLUID, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. JB Look up ODI 10663893 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	0	0	1 ODI 10663893 · 19,061 mi 2011 E-150 ECONOLINE. CONSUMER SEEKING ARBITRATION FOR VEHICLE. TA THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS REPLACED TWICE, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD LOCK UP, THE STEERING GEAR BOX WAS LEAKING FLUID, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. JB Look up ODI 10663893 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	0	0	—	0	0	0	0	0
Service Brakes	0	0	0	—	0	0	0	0
Electrical System	1 ODI 10874920 · 217,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE MADE A VERY LOUD NOISE AND DECREASED IN SPEED WHILE TURNING. THE STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION ELECTRONIC ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 217,000. Look up ODI 10874920 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Fuel/Propulsion System	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Suspension	1 ODI 10409490 · 20 mi THIS VEHICLE, A 2011 E-150 FORD VAN WAGON. STEERING BECOMES UNCONTROLLABLE STARTING AT 50 MPH AND BECOMES PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AS SPEED INCREASES TO 75 MPH. THE 2 PRIOR INCIDENCES REFERENCED ABOVE OCCURRED BETWEEN 50-75 MPH. ANY SLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS BY DRIVER, ESPECIALLY AT 70 MPH, CREATES SWAY CONDUCIVE TO ROLLOVER. IT SEEMS AS IF THE "POWER ASSIST" INTERFERES WITH DRIVER'S CONTROL OF STEERING WHEEL. AT HIGHER SPEEDS, OVER-STEER IS CREATED AND WHEN THE DRIVER MAKES A CORRECTION, A SWAYING EFFECT IS CREATED. AS SPEED INCREASES, THE POWER ASSIST F… Look up ODI 10409490 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery	1 ODI 10663893 · 19,061 mi 2011 E-150 ECONOLINE. CONSUMER SEEKING ARBITRATION FOR VEHICLE. TA THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS REPLACED TWICE, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD LOCK UP, THE STEERING GEAR BOX WAS LEAKING FLUID, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. JB Look up ODI 10663893 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10663893 · 19,061 mi 2011 E-150 ECONOLINE. CONSUMER SEEKING ARBITRATION FOR VEHICLE. TA THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS REPLACED TWICE, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD LOCK UP, THE STEERING GEAR BOX WAS LEAKING FLUID, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. JB Look up ODI 10663893 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

5 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

4 mentions · 17.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 38,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10782345 · 34,870 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND HESITATED. WHEN THE VEHICLE APPROACHED AN INCLINE, THE SPEED DECREASED AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE AND THE WRENCH WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CENTRAL AIR SYSTEM (CAS) SUCKED IN MOISTURE, WHICH HINDERED ACCELERATION.…

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ODI 10787958 · 38,000 mi

THE "SERVICE ADVANCE TRACK" WARNING LIGHT HAS COME ON SEVERAL TIMES SINCE MY PURCHASE OF THIS USED VEHICLE 3 MONTHS AGO. I TOOK TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS THIS MORNING AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STEERING GEAR BOX NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $1500. IT WAS ADDITIONALLY EXPLAINED THAT STEERING COULD FAIL DUE TO THIS CONDITION. AT THIS TIME I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED ANY STEERING ISSUES HOWEVER I AM DEEPLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE.

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ODI 10874920 · 217,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD E-150. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE MADE A VERY LOUD NOISE AND DECREASED IN SPEED WHILE TURNING. THE STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION ELECTRONIC ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 217,000.

Look up ODI 10874920 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Brake response concerns

3 mentions · 13.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 68,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10734154 · 88,000 mi

THE BRAKE FOOT CONTROL LOCKS UP AND VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ROLL. YOU CAN NOT STOP. IT'S WORSE WHEN VEHICLE IS COLD. IN THE BEGINNING IT WAS JUST WHEN BACKING UP AFTER VEHICLE WAS JUST STARTED, NOW IT'S ALSO DOING THE SAME THING WHEN GOING FORWARD. YOU HAVE NO STOPPING POWER AS BRAKE PEDAL WILL NOT DO ANYTHING AND YOU JUST CONTINUE ROLLING.....UPDATED 10/15/15 *BF UPDATED 11/22/2017*CN

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ODI 10824961 · 68,000 mi

BRAKES FAIL WHEN FIRST STARTING COLD. I HAVE TO SLAM HARD AND PUMP TO GET THEM TO WORK. MAKES A LOAD GROANING NOISE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. GOES AWAY AFTER FIRST MINUTE. I ASKED DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IT. NHTSA INVESTIGATION PE15026 SAYS OTHERWISE - THIS IS NOT A NEW OR ISOLATED ISSUE.

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ODI 10944226 · 17,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE FIRST BRAKING ACTION DOESN'T SEEM TO BE AS EFFECTIVE AS SAY THE SECOND APPLICATION AS FAR AS BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP, WHEN IN MOTION. IT DOESN'T SEEM TO MATTER WHETHER IT'S ON THE STREET OR HIGHWAY OR TURNING. MARCH OF 2016 I HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP AND DIDN'T THINK I WOULD AVOID THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. HOWEVER A SEMI TRACTOR WITH TRAILER REAR ENDED ME CAUSING ABOUT $5,000.00 DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR OF THE E-150. BEFORE TAKING THE VEHICLE ON VACATION I REPORTED THE BRAKING ISSUE WITH THE ANDY MOHR FOR…

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Matching rule

Stalling or loss of power

2 mentions · 8.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 81,346 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10553220 · 86,691 mi

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ODI 10609054 · 76,000 mi

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 4.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 34,870 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10782345 · 34,870 mi

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Matching rule

Steering assistance concerns

1 mentions · 4.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 100,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10904470 · 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD E-150. WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE AT 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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Matching rule

\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b