2011 Ford F-150 MPG
The 2011 Ford F-150 gets 11–17 mpg in the city and 14–22 on the highway (12–19 combined), across the 15 versions the EPA rated.
The most efficient pairs the 3.7-liter 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, at 19 mpg combined. At the other end, the 6.2-liter 8-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive manages 12 mpg combined, 7 mpg less. That is 2 mpg better than the best gasoline 2010 version (17 mpg).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 3.7 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 · 468 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 3.7 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 · 468 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Regular · 494 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Regular · 494 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 3.7 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 18 | Gasoline or E85 · 494 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 3.7 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 18 | Gasoline or E85 · 494 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Gasoline or E85 · 523 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Gasoline or E85 · 523 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Regular · 523 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Regular · 523 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | Gasoline or E85 · 555 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | Gasoline or E85 · 555 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 6.2 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 14 | Regular · 635 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 6.2 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 12 | 16 | 13 | Regular · 684 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Raptor Pickup 4WD | 6.2 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 11 | 14 | 12 | Regular · 741 g CO₂/mi |
2011 Ford F-150 fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2011 Ford F-150 costs about $3,440 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (19 mpg combined), or roughly 23 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (12 mpg combined) comes to about $5,440 a year, $2,010 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2011 Ford F-150 specs
The EPA lists 4 engine choices for the 2011 Ford F-150: 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo, 3.7 L 6-cyl, 5.0 L 8-cyl and 6.2 L 8-cyl. It came with an automatic transmission, in four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive versions. For fuel-economy purposes it sits in the EPA's "Standard Pickup Trucks" class.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L turbo | 6 | Automatic (S6); Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 3.7 L | 6 | Automatic (S6); Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 5.0 L | 8 | Automatic (S6); Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 6.2 L | 8 | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 3 |
2011 Ford F-150 problems
As of October 2026, NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) holds 2,193 owner complaints about the 2011 Ford F-150.
Power train is the most-reported area (28% of component mentions), followed by engine (16%) and steering (14%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 136 complaints a year: more than the 2010 (49 a year) and the 2012 (118 a year).
That ranks 9th of 17 Ford F-150 model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 2,193, 46 mention a crash, 19 a fire and 25 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 832 | 28% |
| Engine | 482 | 16% |
| Steering | 421 | 14% |
| Electrical system | 236 | 8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 213 | 7% |
| Service brakes | 162 | 5% |
| Unknown or other | 112 | 4% |
| Visibility/wiper | 91 | 3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 75 | 3% |
| Visibility | 61 | 2% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 44 | 1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 43 | 1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 33 | 1% |
| Structure | 33 | 1% |
| Exterior lighting | 30 | 1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 20 | <1% |
| Tires | 18 | <1% |
| Air bags | 16 | <1% |
| Suspension | 14 | <1% |
| Wheels | 14 | <1% |
| Seats | 9 | <1% |
| Seat belts | 8 | <1% |
| Traction control system | 4 | <1% |
| Back over prevention | 3 | <1% |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 3 | <1% |
| Air service brakes | 3 | <1% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | <1% |
| Lane departure | 2 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | <1% |
| Electric service brakes | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle experienced a slight loss of motive power, and the transmission failed to shift in synchronization with the engine. …
Made a complete stop and vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed and could not stop.
Steering became stiff and difficult, brakes fell off the vehicle. No breaks. Heard/felt a pop and steering became loose. No steering, steering wheel was not turning the tires. Operated as a toy steering wheel without any temsion/control. …
2011 Ford F-150 recalls
The 2011 Ford F-150 has been the subject of 6 recall campaigns.
The most recent, campaign 19V075000 from February 2019, concerns power train.
Power train accounts for 4 of the 6 campaigns, more than any other area.
11V582000 · December 8, 2011 · Power train
Problem: THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 114, THEFT PROTECTION. THE TRANSMISSION CAN BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL DUE TO BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK SWITCH PROBLEM.
Risk: THIS WILL ALLOW THE OPERATOR TO INADVERTENTLY SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY TO A NEARBY PEDESTRIAN.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK SWITCH FUNCTION AND REPLACE THE SWITCH IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
11V128000 · February 24, 2011 · Electrical system
Problem: 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.
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.
10V659000 · December 29, 2010 · Structure
Problem: 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.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | F-150 years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V075000 | February 11, 2019 | Power train | 2011–2013 |
| 16V248000 | April 27, 2016 | Power train | 2011–2012 |
| 12V190000 | May 3, 2012 | Exterior lighting, Power train | 2011–2012 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 6 versions of the 2011 Ford F-150; the best overall score is 4 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab PU/RC 4x2 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Supercab PU/EC 4x2 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Super Crew PU/CC 4x2 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Regular Cab PU/RC 4x4 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Supercab PU/EC 4x4 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Super Crew PU/CC 4x4 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Ford F-150s can be compared fairly. Among other 2011 models in the EPA's standard pickup trucks class, the 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 (18 mpg) and 2011 Ram 1500 (16 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 16 | 369 | 19 | 1 |
| 2009 | 17 | 324 | 18 | 2 |
| 2010 | 17 | 843 | 49 | 1 |
| 2011 | 19 | 2,193 | 136 | 6 |
| 2012 | 19 | 1,784 | 118 | 4 |
| 2013 | 19 | 2,991 | 213 | 3 |
| 2014 | 19 | 1,538 | 118 | 8 |
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FAQ
Is the 2011 F-150 a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2011 Ford F-150 has 136 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (9th most of 17 model years), 6 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 4 stars and up to 19 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2011 F-150 problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are power train (832), engine (482) and steering (421). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2011 F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 F-150 get?
The EPA rates the versions at 12–19 mpg combined (11–17 city, 14–22 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 F-150 per year?
About $3,440 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $5,440 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).