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P2111 on FORD F-150

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2005, 2008

What P2111 Means on Your FORD F-150

Real FORD F-150 Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"I have a 2005 f-150 supercrew. over the last several months - approximately 70k miles on truck at the time - the vehicle goes into a "fail safe" mode with the codes p2111 and p2104. the accelerator stops working and you have to coast to the side of the road and turn the car off."

— 2005 FORD F-150 owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 12/01/2009

"I had problems with the throttle sticking and i put my ob11 on and isaid code p2104 and p2111 .so icalled and they say its a well know problem.if you don't know what to do i can see some one get hurt so i think it should be a recall."

— 2008 FORD F-150 owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 12/30/2013

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P2111 on FORD F-150

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2005
1
2008
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P2111 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026