Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Ford Explorer has 8 recalls, 1190 complaints.
8
Recalls
1190
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 8, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The pillar covers fell of the vehicle when driving last week. Both plastic covers are on the side o... |
| Jun 10, 2026 | ENGINE | While stopped at a stop sign my engine suddenly died, before restarting a low oil pressure light cam... |
| May 27, 2026 | STRUCTURE | In early 2024, we learned our 2011 Ford Explorer was under open recall (NHTSA #24V031) for the A-pil... |
| May 18, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Vehicle is very hard to steer, will not reset when restarting the vehicle. two dash messages; advanc... |
| May 14, 2026 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after parking in the garage and turni... |
| Apr 24, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Apr 9, 2026 | STEERING | The steering wheel got stiff and impossible to turn. I had to use extreme force to be able to make a... |
| 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 |