YearToAvoid

2011 Ford F-150 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 43 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Ford F-150, about 2% of that year's 2,189 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 55,500 miles, and one related recall (10V659000) covers a body control module issue, not door or seat failures.

Structure & Body complaints
43
2% of 2,189
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
55,500 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Door and latch mechanisms fail to hold doors open or to unlatch, in some cases trapping occupants inside the cab.
  • Rear or side glass panels reportedly shatter on their own while driving or after using the rear defroster, with no outside impact.
  • Running boards are described as slippery, causing falls and injury when entering or exiting the truck.
  • Seat components have sharp edges or hard plastic parts, including a seat with an edge that cut a finger requiring surgery, and a console lid latch that broke repeatedly.
  • One report describes the vehicle unexpectedly shifting into park and locking the brakes while driving, causing loss of throttle control.

When 2011 Ford F-150 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 19, 2011, latest Sep 5, 2024.

2011 Ford F-150 structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2011Aug 2013Oct 2014May 2015Jul 2016Mar 2018Jan 2020Dec 2021
43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2011 to Sep 2024; peak Apr 2015 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 Ford F-150

  1. NHTSA 10V659000Dec 29, 2010Structure & Body14,737 vehicles

    Structure:body

    Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge and lincoln mkx vehicles. During a six-day production period, the supplier of the body control module manufactured modules that may have the potential for an internal short.

    Risk: If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which can result in an unattended vehicle fire.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the body control module if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Structure & Body complaints by F-150 model year

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

  1. 2010106 (13%)
  2. 201143 (2%)
  3. 201240 (2%)
  4. 201362 (2%)
  5. 201446 (3%)
  6. 2015222 (13%)
  7. 2016248 (12%)
  8. 2017146 (10%)
  9. 2018254 (11%)
  10. 201946 (3%)
  11. 202034 (5%)
  12. 202142 (4%)
  13. 202223 (4%)
  14. 202325 (6%)
  15. 20245 (3%)
  16. 20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Ford F-150?
NHTSA records 43 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 F-150, which is 2% of the 2,189 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2011 F-150?
Yes, recall 10V659000 addresses a body control module issue reported December 29, 2010, though it is unrelated to the door, seat, and glass problems described in owner complaints.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 F-150 is 55,500 miles.
Are the 2011 F-150 structure and body complaints severe?
Owners reported 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries tied to this problem area, including incidents involving doors, running boards, and seat edges.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.