2011 Ford F-150 specs & fitment
12th generation. The 2011 Ford F-150 has bolt pattern 6x135 (87.1 mm bore), towing up to 11,300 lb, tires LT245/75R17, LT275/65R18 and more.
Wheels & bolt pattern
- Bolt pattern
- 6x135
- Lug count
- 6
- Center bore
- 87.1 mm
Factory wheel sizes
- 22x9.0 ET44 (Harley-Davidson)
- 17x8.5 ET34 (SVT Raptor SuperCrew)
Source: ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (CC BY 4.0). How to read a bolt pattern.
Engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Horsepower | Fuel | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 360 | Regular Gasoline | 15–16 | 21–22 | 17–18 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 275 | Regular Gasoline (E85 capable) | 16–17 | 21–22 | 18–19 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 360 | Regular Gasoline (E85 capable) | 14–15 | 19–21 | 16–17 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 415 | Regular Gasoline | 11–13 | 14–18 | 12–14 | 4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov; horsepower from EPA fuel-economy test-car data.
Towing capacity
Maximum trailer weight ranges up to 11,300 lb, depending on configuration. F-150 towing capacity by year · what GCWR and tongue weight mean
| Configuration | Max trailer | Tongue | GCWR | Required | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 4-Valve V6 (max conventional-towing rating across cab/wheelbase/drive columns for this engine; guide footnotes on that cell (equipment packages) apply) | 6,100 lb | — | 11,100 lb | — | 2011 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 19 |
| 5.0L 4-Valve V8 (max conventional-towing rating across cab/wheelbase/drive columns for this engine; guide footnotes on that cell (equipment packages) apply) | 10,000 lb | — | 15,300 lb | — | 2011 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 19 |
| 3.5L GTDI V6 (max conventional-towing rating across cab/wheelbase/drive columns for this engine; guide footnotes on that cell (equipment packages) apply) | 11,300 lb | — | 16,700 lb | — | 2011 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 19 |
| 6.2L 2-Valve V8 (max conventional-towing rating across cab/wheelbase/drive columns for this engine; guide footnotes on that cell (equipment packages) apply) | 11,300 lb | — | 17,100 lb | — | 2011 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, p. 19 |
Tire sizes
| Size | Trim | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LT245/75R17 | XL with Heavy Duty Payload Package XLT with Heavy Duty Payload Package | TirePressure.com: 2011 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| LT275/65R18 | FX4 Lariat 4x4 | TirePressure.com: 2011 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| LT315/70R17 | SVT Raptor | TirePressure.com: 2011 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P235/75R17 | XL 4x2 XL 4x4 XLT 4x2 Regular/Super Cab XLT 4x4 Regular/Super Cab | TirePressure.com: 2011 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P255/65R17 | STX 4x2 XL 4x2 XL 4x2 Super Crew Cab XLT 4x2 Regular/Super Cab XLT 4x2 Super Crew Cab | TirePressure.com: 2011 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P265/60R18 | FX2 King Ranch 4x2 Lariat 4x2 STX 4x2 XLT 4x2 (18 Inch Option) | TirePressure.com: 2011 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P265/70R17 | STX 4x4 XL 4x4 XL 4x4 Super Crew Cab XLT 4x4 Regular/Super Cab XLT 4x4 Super Crew Cab | TirePressure.com: 2011 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P275/45R22 | Harley-Davidson Edition Lariat Limited | TirePressure.com: 2011 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P275/55R20 | FX2 FX4 King Ranch 4x2 King Ranch 4x4 Lariat 4x2 Lariat 4x4 Platinum XLT 4x2 (20 Inch Option) XLT 4x4 (20 Inch Option) | TirePressure.com: 2011 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P275/65R18 | FX4 King Ranch 4x4 Lariat 4x4 STX 4x4 XLT 4x4 (18 Inch Option) | TirePressure.com: 2011 Ford F-150 Tire Pressure third-party |
Engine oil type & capacity
| Engine | Oil grade | Capacity with filter | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L V6 | — | 6.0 qt | F150hub: Ford 3.7L V6 specs third-party |
| 6.2L V8 | — | 7.0 qt | F150hub: Ford 6.2L V8 specs third-party |
| 5.0L V8 | — | 7.7 qt | F150hub: Ford 5.0L V8 specs third-party |
Battery & wiper blades
- Battery (all engines)
- Group 65 low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: F 150 battery size
- Wiper blades
- Driver 22", passenger 22" third-party Rain-X Blade Size Finder: 2011 Ford F-150
Verify group size on your battery label or owner's manual before purchasing.
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 209.8–247.2 in (5330–6280 mm)
- Width
- 78.7–86.2 in
- Height
- 71.7–78.3 in
- Wheelbase
- 126.0–163.0 in
- Curb weight
- 4760–6199 lb
14 body/drive variants measured by Transport Canada (Canadian Vehicle Specifications).
Safety: recalls, complaints, crash ratings
- Recalls
- 6
- Owner complaints
- 2137
- NCAP overall
- 4 stars
| Tested variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| 2011 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| 2011 Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4x4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| 2011 Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4x2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| 2011 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| 2011 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
Recall campaigns (6)
- 19V075000 2019-02-11: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- 16V248000 2016-04-27: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- 12V190000 2012-05-03: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- 11V582000 2011-12-08: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- 11V128000 2011-02-24: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- 10V659000 2010-12-29: STRUCTURE:BODY
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs.