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P2111 on Ford F-150

Throttle Actuator A Control System - Stuck Open

NHTSA Reports

Severity

medium

Most Affected

2005, 2008

Crashes / Fires

0 / 0

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database · SAE J2012

Last reviewed: Aug 7, 2026 Last updated: Aug 7, 2026

Methodology: Reviewed against the SAE J2012 generic DTC definition and NHTSA owner-complaint patterns, then scoped to Ford F-150 context without treating complaints as confirmed diagnoses.

Sources: SAE/OBD-II definitions, manufacturer service information, and public reliability reports (including NHTSA where applicable).

SAE J2012 Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions — Generic diagnostic trouble code definition reference for P2111.
NHTSA recalls, complaints, and manufacturer communications — Used to check public owner complaint context, recall status, and safety-related manufacturer communications by VIN or vehicle.

Limits: Guidance is informational and may not match every model-year or revision. Confirm with the official manual and diagnostics before replacing parts. For safety-critical or electrical work, use a qualified technician.

What P2111 Means on Your Ford F-150

P2111 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Throttle Actuator A Control System - Stuck Open. This code relates to the powertrain system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

2 FORD F-150 owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2005-2008. Most reports come from the 2005, 2008 model years. The most commonly reported component is Vehicle Speed Control (50.0% of reports).

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 2009-12-01

"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 2013-12-30

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

'05

'08

Common Causes on Ford F-150

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 50%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 50%

What To Do Next

1
Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
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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
Compare repair quotes
Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.