2011 Model Year

Ford Explorer

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
1,175
Recalls
1
Crashes
30
Severe
45

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

11V063000 Feb 2011

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Dec 2026

The wheel locks in low speeds. It does not happen often, maybe about 3 times per year. I have brought this up to Ford dealer in Encinitas CA for seve...

Steering
May 2026

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to turn to the left o...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

Back up camera inoperable. Screen is black. Apparently a common problem. Safety issue of hitting a person or object.

POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Feb 2026

During a red-light, as I was coming to a stop, the vehicle gave the warning saying “service power-steering now” and “traction control off.” I was unab...

Steering
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the power steering suddenly failed while attempting...

Steering
Dec 2025

Loss of power steering

Steering
Dec 2025

My vehicle is subject to NHTSA Safety Recall 14S06 related to loss of electric power steering assist. The Power Steering Control Module was reprogramm...

Steering
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a grinding sound coming from the steering...

Structure
Dec 2025

Loose/Detached Bilateral Exterior C-Pillar around the rear window. Both sides are lifted and very loose with the potential to cause driver to lose con...

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 2025

Loss of power steering

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2011 Ford Explorer has 1175 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Steering. 30 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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