When engine is started in the mornings you can hear a knocking sound which seems to subside as the engine is warming. I've been watching the video on youtube about the catastrophic consequences this will eventually occur if the cause is not discovered and repaired. Please refer to youtube videos fordtechmakeuloco see the 2004-2015 titled ford f-150/e-150 lower balljoint replacement and how a failed $4.00 Part turned into a $7,000 motor repair. Oil pumps also. Happens in the driveway idling . Ford dealer wanted $125. To diagnose this morning thursday 12/10/2020.
2011-2011 · 1 model year
Ford E-150 Van Problems by year
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the Ford E-150 Van across 1 model year, and it has 0 recalls. The 2011 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (23). The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
E-150 Van complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 23 | 0 | - |
Most common E-150 Van problems
Latest E-150 Van complaints
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.
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
ODOMETER READ 136,707 ON 5-12-17 / 2-19-19 READ 136,708 DEALER WOULD NOT EXPLAIN
Transmission suddenly downshifts into 1st and jumps a little when in motion. Usually happens at speeds under 20 mph
I started getting a check fuel inlet warning occasionally and then my check engine light came on so I took the vehicle in for service. I was informed that the canister purge valve was faulty and was in need of replacement at the cost of $341. As it were my 2010 ford fusion has the very same part being replace as part of a safety recall. I noted this to both my ford dealer and ford customer service but I am still responsible for the repair. My question is why it's a safety recall in one instance but an owners responsibility in another.
Questions about the Ford E-150 Van
Which Ford E-150 Van years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2011 (23). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2011 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Ford E-150 Van problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (5), transmission & drivetrain (5), engine & cooling (4) most often.
How many recalls does the Ford E-150 Van have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Ford E-150 Van model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data