Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Ford Explorer has 8 recalls, 1179 complaints.
8
Recalls
1179
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
19V435000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear susp...
17E048000
WHEELS:HUB
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on ...
15V171000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spri...
14E001000
STEERING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain replacement steering gears installed on model year 2011-2012 Explorers as service parts in September 20...
14V286000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 17, 2010, through February 28, 2012. The ...
11V063000
SEATS
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 EXPLORER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 15, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 13, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SECOND ROW 60% S...
21V746000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the Dist...
24V031000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing t...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2011 Ford Explorer SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owned a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, turned... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | During a red-light, as I was coming to a stop, the vehicle gave the warning saying “service power-st... |
| Dec 31, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, t... |
| Dec 31, 2025 | STEERING | Loss of power steering |
| Dec 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The wheel locks in low speeds. It does not happen often, maybe about 3 times per year. I have broug... |
| Dec 5, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Loose/Detached Bilateral Exterior C-Pillar around the rear window. Both sides are lifted and very lo... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Nov 20, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Unknown |
| Nov 15, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, t... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | STEERING | The electrical power steering stopped working while in motion was real hard to steer and avoid hitti... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Loss of power steering |
| Nov 4, 2025 | STEERING | I was driving to Independence missouri and the power steering went out, it was difficult to steer an... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | STEERING | While driving power steering stopped working. Thankfully I was able to pull my vehicle over without ... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | STEERING | While driving power steering stopped working. Thankfully I was able to pull my vehicle over without ... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | STEERING | Power steering stopped working while driving |
| Oct 23, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | STEERING | Steering wheel locked up when I tried to restart car |