I have a 2011 oct build f-150. Kinda new here to this part of the forum and have been reading about some of the same concerns I have with my truck as other do.
1. Bed looks like it is going to fall off ( dealers daid deal with it)
2. Front end feels like it would fall off when backing out of the drive .(replaced shocks rear spring pads and seems to help after I demanded the dealer to swap out shocks)
3. Absolute horrrible gas milage on way to hershery for sawp meet managed best 18 mpg on breezeway
4. New-- passenger seat looks as if its not bolted down
5. New-- radio decides to seek up when it feels like

In my first year of ownership of this truck i'm completely frustrated. Been hardcore ford fan and truck fan all my life. I have 2 vintage trucks, couple 450's for business and many other 150's for drivers and if this truck didn't ride like a car and have the power it would be gone for sure. What are some of the fixes anyone has had with these problems. All help and info is greatly appericated.
Thanks Mike

 

Fixes for what???? A radio problem.

 

I was wondering if these common problem are fixed or just a bandaide. And of course the unsolved problems what are possible solutions especially the radio. Just on fm and am

 

When you say the bed looks like it is going to fall off, can you describe a little more as to what is wrong with it?

I would take it to another dealership for a second opinion if you are having problems with your dealer.

 

Being new to F150's myself I cannot comment on these exact issues.

I will however say that if any automobile that I own is under warranty and I have issues that should be dealt with under warranty, I won't accept the dealer telling me to 'deal with it. If this dealer won't help you, go to another dealer.

 

The passenger seat does shake when driving down the road with no passenger. No biggy.

My truck is as solid as a rock and the fit and finish are perfect in my eyes. Find another dealer if you're unsatisfied.

 

I wouldn't call 18 mpg hwy absolutely horrible, I would call that decent for my truck (which is way better than the 04 CC F250 I had with the 6.0 diesel ever did) What engine? Cab config? Rears? How fast were you driving? Lots of factors here. Not sure what "the front end feels like it will fall off" could be, and haven't heard anyone with those radio issues. I have seen a few beds shake but I have a toolbox in mine- might be enough weight so mine does not shake? I would agree with the others and find another dealer, and come back to post what they did to fix it in case others have similar issues. Good luck

 

And might I add, contact Ford customer service.
18 mpg sounds about right for me. 5.0 litre, 3.55's, and 73-75 mph. No complaints there. Just slow down a bit if you want better. Maybe that'll help.

 

I have the ecoboost engine. I guess the milage isn't as bad as I thought but ford sure advertises much differently. On the way to hershery I kept her around 65, I have the 377 gear. As far as the bed goes the tailgate end moves so much up and down it looks like it mounted on jello. I have worked with 2 different dealers on this and its like they dont wont to respond on the issue. I have watched other 150s in traffic and they move but not nearly as much as mine. Have noticed that the long bed and 4 door cabs seem to suffer like mine does. Which is what I have. My 99 150 definatley was my favorite 150 ive owned over the last 20 years.

 

How many miles on it? They see a decent improvement in mpg's after 10k miles IIRC. 3.73 gears probably hurt it a little as well

 

We just turned 12k so maybe it will improve a little.

 

The tailgate moving is normal....frame flex happens in all trucks. My 2010 Super Duty's frame was tweaked after it's first off road adventure....the body and cab were no longer in line....so did my GMCs....so did my Yotas.... The F150 flexes but so far it appears it's springing back to original so everything is lined up for now.

 

My 04 screw Lariat bed shook alot, so much that Ford put some vabration balancer on the end of my frame, just bolted on. My 2012 eco boost (for the short 3 weeks i owned it) would shake a little...just seems a little nervous lol. Now my Raptor, has no bed shake at all, might be the different suspension

 

Give them a call see if you can arrange an appointment with a regional rep to discuss your issues..

Contact Ford Motor Company

 

Whoa there! I just drove 120 miles on I75. Started with a full tank of gas, or at least I thought I put gas in. Drove my normal 73-75 mph, and averaged 16.3 on the lie-o-metre, where as I was at 18 + previously. This same thing happened when I fueled with that E85 crap. Temps were down around 32-33, and no, I never even got on it. Is it normal to have the mpg drop out on these newer gas engines like a diesel when the temps fall?