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Common Problems with 2011 Ford Explorer

Retrospectively, the 2011 Ford Explorer had 858 complaints, and 49% of issues had something to do with STEERING problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2011 Ford Explorer?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2011 Ford Explorer fall into the category of STEERING. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

STEERING 424 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 76 ENGINE 60 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 57 POWER TRAIN 49 AIR BAGS 34 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 28 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 28 SERVICE BRAKES 16 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 15 SEAT BELTS 11 SUSPENSION 9 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8 VISIBILITY/WIPER 7 SEATS 6 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5 VISIBILITY 4 EQUIPMENT 4 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 4 STRUCTURE 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 WHEELS 3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 TIRES 1

Worst 2011 Ford Explorer Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2011 Ford Explorer June 4, 2011 Victims: 4 Mileage: 12 miles

Upon medium to heavy acceleration, such as accelerating onto a freeway, the vehicle cabin is filled with exhaust fumes from the engine. this injures...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2011 Ford Explorer July 15, 2011 Victims: 1 Mileage: 6059 miles

I pulled into my driveway at a slow rate of speed, as i was braking the car was not stopping, as i pressed on the brake pedal it collapsed all the way...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2011 Ford Explorer August 30, 2012 Victims: 1 Mileage: 12852 miles

Upon medium to heavy acceleration, such as accelerating onto a freeway, the vehicle cabin is filled with exhaust fumes from the engine. this injures t...