How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Ford F-150?

NHTSA lists 252 electrical system complaints for the 2011 F-150, which is about 12% of the 2,189 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford F-150 electrical system?

Yes. Two related electrical system recalls exist: campaign 12V190000 covering the TRS on 2011-2012 F-150 and other models, and campaign 11V128000 covering the body control module on 2011 F-150 and other trucks.

What mileage do electrical problems typically show up at on the 2011 F-150?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2011 F-150 is 70,000 miles.

Did the 2011 F-150 electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?

NHTSA data tied to the electrical system problem area on the 2011 F-150 includes 10 fires, 8 crashes, and 6 injuries.

2011 Ford F-150 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 252 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Ford F-150, about 12% of that year's 2,189 total complaints. Reported issues include rear window defroster fires, heated seat shorts, and ABS warnings, with median failure mileage at 70,000. Two related electrical recalls exist for this model year.

Electrical System complaints: 252; 12% of 2,189
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 10
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 70,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Rear power sliding window defroster overheats, smokes, and in several cases shatters the rear glass or catches fire.
Driver-side heated seat element shorts out, melting internal wiring and burning through the seat cushion.
Anti-lock brake warning light illuminates intermittently and the brake pedal reportedly fails to respond normally at low speed.
Auxiliary power outlet blows fuses in connected devices around the same time as other electrical faults.
Owners report burning smells and visible smoke coming from the cab with no clear single cause identified before the vehicle catches fire.

When 2011 Ford F-150 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 1, 2011, latest Sep 20, 2026.

252 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q1 (17).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Ford F-150

NHTSA 12V190000May 3, 2012Electrical System10,500 vehicles
Exterior lighting:back up lights
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford f-150, 2012 expedition and lincoln navigator, and 2012-2013 mustang vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" and 108 âlamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.â these vehicles may have a transmission range sensor (trs) that was calibrated out of specification for reverse gear.
Risk: If this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever in the reverse ârâ position and the vehicleâs transmission does go in reverse, the ârâ may not illuminate on the dashboard of the f-150, expedition, or navigator models and/or the backup lamp on the rear of the f-150, expedition, navigator, or mustang vehicles may not illuminate. These conditions increase the risk of a crash or a pedestrian being struck due to the vehicleâs not signaling it is in reverse.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the trs as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 11, 2012. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
NHTSA 11V128000Feb 24, 2011Electrical System8,022 vehicles
Electrical system:software
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ford f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge, and lincoln mkx trucks manufactured from october 25, 2010, through november 20, 2010. These vehicles were inspected using integrated diagnostic system (ids) that had a custom software routine to read the suspect body control module (bcm) serial number. Based on the serial number the bcm was either not affected or replaced. The custom software routine was not reading the correct set of characters, and was not able to identify a bcm that required replacement affected bcms may have the potential for an internal short.
Risk: If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect the body control module and if necessary replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Electrical System complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010189 (22%)
2011252 (12%)
2012179 (10%)
2013332 (11%)
2014166 (11%)
2015186 (11%)
2016196 (10%)
2017137 (10%)
2018185 (8%)
2019107 (8%)
202090 (12%)
2021223 (22%)
2022181 (30%)
202397 (24%)
202485 (45%)
202527 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Ford F-150?: NHTSA lists 252 electrical system complaints for the 2011 F-150, which is about 12% of the 2,189 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford F-150 electrical system?: Yes. Two related electrical system recalls exist: campaign 12V190000 covering the TRS on 2011-2012 F-150 and other models, and campaign 11V128000 covering the body control module on 2011 F-150 and other trucks.
What mileage do electrical problems typically show up at on the 2011 F-150?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2011 F-150 is 70,000 miles.
Did the 2011 F-150 electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?: NHTSA data tied to the electrical system problem area on the 2011 F-150 includes 10 fires, 8 crashes, and 6 injuries.