Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

23 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading
8

Most reports here involve fluid leaks. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

fluid leaks 2sudden stalling 2
A recent report: TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTS INTO 1ST AND JUMPS A LITTLE WHEN IN MOTION. USUALLY HAPPENS AT SPEEDS UNDER 20 MPH

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11180262 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Minor
1

Most reports here involve sudden stalling.

sudden stalling 1
A recent report: I HAVE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER BOTH ON CITY STREETS AND INTERSTATES. NEARLY INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT YESTERDAY ON THE MASS PIKE IN BOSTON. IF THE VEHICLE IS PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THAT…
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I HAVE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER BOTH ON CITY STREETS AND INTERSTATES. NEARLY INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT YESTERDAY ON THE MASS PIKE IN BOSTON. IF THE VEHICLE IS PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THAT SEEMS TO CORRECT THE ISSUE FOR A WHILE. *JS

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10609054 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Minor
4

Most reports here involve loss of braking.

loss of braking 4
A recent report: VACUUM PUMP MAKING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP AND TURNING. MY MECHANIC SAID THERE IS RECALL ON 2011-2012 FORD F-150 AND I CALLED DEALER FROM WHICH I PURCHASED AND WAS TOLD NO RECALL ON MY TRUCK. I FEEL…
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VACUUM PUMP MAKING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP AND TURNING. MY MECHANIC SAID THERE IS RECALL ON 2011-2012 FORD F-150 AND I CALLED DEALER FROM WHICH I PURCHASED AND WAS TOLD NO RECALL ON MY TRUCK. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH BRAKES AND SHOULD BE COVERED IN EXTENDED WARRANTY

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11222863 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor
7

Most reports here involve loss of steering.

loss of steering 4premature wear 2
A recent report: PREMATURE LOWER BALLJOINT FAILURE. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. WHILE DRIVING FORWARD OR REVERSE AND TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT OR WHEN BRAKING YOU WOULD HEAR POPPING AND TIRE RUBBING SOMETHING UNDERNEATH…
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PREMATURE LOWER BALLJOINT FAILURE. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. WHILE DRIVING FORWARD OR REVERSE AND TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT OR WHEN BRAKING YOU WOULD HEAR POPPING AND TIRE RUBBING SOMETHING UNDERNEATH. VEHICLE HAD ONLY 55,000 MILES DISPLAYED ON THE ODOMETER. THIS OCCURRED AT WHEN VAN WAS IN MOTION.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11382903 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Minor
1

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 1
A recent report: FORD DOOR LATCH RECALLS - OUR FORD F150 ECO BOOST (YEAR 2011) HAS A DOOR LATCH PAWL SPRING THAT IS DEFECTED. ONE OF MY KIDS RECENTLY WAS INJURED WHEN THE SPRING BROKE ON THEM WHEN TRYING TO SHUT THE…
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FORD DOOR LATCH RECALLS - OUR FORD F150 ECO BOOST (YEAR 2011) HAS A DOOR LATCH PAWL SPRING THAT IS DEFECTED. ONE OF MY KIDS RECENTLY WAS INJURED WHEN THE SPRING BROKE ON THEM WHEN TRYING TO SHUT THE DOOR CLOSE ON THE GAS STATION (VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY BUT TURNED ON) WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING PASSENGER FRONT DOOR WAS OPEN, SHE WAS HAVING TROUBLE OPENING THE DOOR TO HAVE IT SHUT, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE SPRING BROKE CAUSING DOOR HANDLE TO CRACK AND BREAK ON HER. SHE WAS CUT BY THE DOOR HANDLE UPON THE IMPACT OF THE SPRING RELEASING.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10907414 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor
2

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 2
A recent report: ODOMETER READ 136,707 ON 5-12-17 / 2-19-19 READ 136,708 DEALER WOULD NOT EXPLAIN

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11204625 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 23 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2011 and 2020, roughly 2 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.