P2111 on FORD F-150 — Throttle Actuator A Control System - Stuck Open

Q: "What does P2111 mean on a FORD F-150?"

"P2111 indicates: Throttle Actuator A Control System - Stuck Open. This is a powertrain code. 2 FORD F-150 owners have reported this to NHTSA."

Q: "What are the most common causes of P2111 on FORD F-150?"

"Based on 2 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Vehicle Speed Control, Vehicle Speed Control,Wheels,Fuel/Propulsion System. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints."

Q: "Is P2111 serious on my FORD F-150?"

"Of 2 NHTSA reports for this code on FORD F-150, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic."

Q: "What should I do if my FORD F-150 shows P2111?"

"1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare."

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 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

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

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

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'05

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'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
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P2111 mean on a FORD F-150? ▾

P2111 indicates: Throttle Actuator A Control System - Stuck Open. This is a powertrain code. 2 FORD F-150 owners have reported this to NHTSA.

What are the most common causes of P2111 on FORD F-150? ▾

Based on 2 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Vehicle Speed Control, Vehicle Speed Control,Wheels,Fuel/Propulsion System. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.

Is P2111 serious on my FORD F-150? ▾

Of 2 NHTSA reports for this code on FORD F-150, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.

What should I do if my FORD F-150 shows P2111? ▾

1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.