2011 Ford F-150 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 228 brake complaints for the 2011 Ford F-150, 10% of that year's total complaints, tied to 17 crashes, 1 fire, and 11 injuries. Median mileage at failure is 61,794. No related recalls are listed for this issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 228
- 10% of 2,189
- Crashes reported
- 17
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 11
- Median mileage
- 61,794 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden total brake failure where the pedal goes soft or unresponsive, sometimes requiring the ignition to be turned off and restarted to regain braking.
- Some describe the brake pedal working normally right after starting but failing to respond when shifting into reverse or drive shortly after startup.
- Several report the anti-lock brake warning light coming on followed by a delayed or absent pedal response, sometimes requiring repeated pumping to slow the truck.
- One complaint describes a right front brake pad losing material that jammed the caliper, breaking the caliper piston and leaking all brake fluid, causing complete brake failure.
- Multiple owners report brake failures occurring while approaching stopped traffic or intersections, resulting in rear-end collisions.
- One report describes smoke from under the vehicle traced to an electronic brake pump that a dealer said needed replacement.
When 2011 Ford F-150 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 26, 2011, latest Jul 8, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2011 Ford F-150
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by F-150 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2011 Ford F-150 have?
- NHTSA lists 228 brake complaints for the 2011 F-150, which is 10% of the 2,189 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford F-150 brakes?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake complaint area.
- At what mileage do brake problems usually show up on the 2011 F-150?
- The median mileage at failure among the reported brake complaints is 61,794 miles.
- Have the brake problems caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this complaint area shows 17 crashes, 1 fire, and 11 injuries for the 2011 F-150.
- How does 2011 compare to other F-150 model years for brake complaints?
- The 2011 F-150's brake complaints made up 10% of that year's total complaints, similar to 2010 (8%) and 2012 (10%), but lower than the 24% share reported for 2014.