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P2111 on FORD MUSTANG

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
33
Most Affected
2011, 2012, 2013

What P2111 Means on Your FORD MUSTANG

Real FORD MUSTANG Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Throttle control.car throttle will stop working at times.has stoped about 5times. it did stop working @ 55 mph with traffic behind us.had to pull over before getting hit.shut car off-restart ok for about a week.check for codes-had p2104 and p2111 stored."

— 2010 FORD MUSTANG owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 02/04/2016

"The car will "shut down" (wrench error light) at any time, anywhere, any speed. very dangerous!!! error code p2111 throttle body actuator stuck open. i have seen numerous posts on this. ford really needs to fix this!!! i will no longer let my child drive this car."

— 2011 FORD MUSTANG owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 08/20/2019

"So the car has a actuator control system stuck open. i have had it at the ford dealership twice now and will be going back on monday again for the same issue."

— 2011 FORD MUSTANG owner • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 01/06/2018

"While driving on the highway the motor shuts off. i have to quick pull off the road, restart the car. it will drive but again get up to highway speed, car shuts off. after about the 5th time, finally a code comes on, p2111 (throttle actuator control system - stuck open."

— 2011 FORD MUSTANG owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 10/04/2016

"Engine stalled while driving several times (once on a city street and twice on the highway). on other occasions the car would hesitate to respond to the accelerator."

— 2011 FORD MUSTANG owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 02/04/2016

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 MUSTANG

18.2%
15.2%
9.1%
6.1%
6.1%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
1
2011
25
2012
3
2013
3
2014
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
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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