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2011 Ford Mustang Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Ford Mustang, 6% of its 466 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 55,811. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data, though owners frequently cite a Ford customer satisfaction program that excluded the Mustang.

Fuel System complaints
26
6% of 466
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
55,812 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the throttle body triggers code P2111 and sends the vehicle into limp mode, cutting power to around 10 to 12 mph.
  • Some describe sudden stalling or loss of power on the highway accompanied by the dashboard wrench light.
  • A few owners say the vehicle unexpectedly kept accelerating after they released the gas pedal, requiring hard braking to slow down.
  • Several report the check engine and wrench lights coming on together with rough idling until the engine is restarted.
  • Multiple complaints mention dealership diagnosis pointing to a defective electronic throttle body not covered under Ford's customer satisfaction program 13N03.

When 2011 Ford Mustang fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 2, 2013, latest Sep 29, 2022.

2011 Ford Mustang fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2013Mar 2014Sep 2014Jan 2015Oct 2015May 2016Sep 2022
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2013 to Sep 2022; peak Jul 2014 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2011 Ford Mustang

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Mustang model year

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

  1. 20107 (3%)
  2. 201126 (6%)
  3. 201222 (5%)
  4. 201311 (4%)
  5. 201411 (3%)
  6. 201532 (7%)
  7. 201621 (6%)
  8. 20176 (2%)
  9. 20188 (4%)
  10. 20190 (0%)
  11. 20208 (7%)
  12. 202115 (27%)
  13. 202214 (29%)
  14. 20232 (13%)
  15. 20240 (0%)
  16. 20251 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2011 Ford Mustang have?
NHTSA lists 26 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Ford Mustang, making up 6% of the 466 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Mustang fuel system?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2011 Mustang.
At what mileage do 2011 Mustang fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 55,811 miles.
Did the fuel system problems cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported among these fuel system complaints.

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.