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P2111 on FORD TAURUS

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2013

What P2111 Means on Your FORD TAURUS

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

"Go`s to a very rough idle. this has happen four times the last being 8/19/2015. i have a engine analyzer that has code p2111 which is throttle body trouble. i have it at a ford dealer now and they are telling me they can not do anything as there analyzer is not giving them a code."

— 2013 FORD TAURUS owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 06/17/2015

"I was driving on the highway at about 65 mph and my car jerked, malfunction indicator light came on and my car began to decelerate, the gas pedal did not work, and the car began to rough idle. i coasted to the freeway shoulder, turned my car off and restarted."

— 2013 FORD TAURUS owner • ENGINE • Filed 08/03/2015

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 TAURUS

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2013
2

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