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Problems with 2011 Ford Explorer ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On average, the 2011 Ford Explorer starts to “feel” problems with the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and its various aspects after 58 411 miles.

Components Affected by ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Issues

We have classified the 57 complaints from 2011 Ford Explorer about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.

ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 1 SOFTWARE 1

Recently reported ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems on 2011 Ford Explorer

The interface module on ford explorer stop working and hazard lights stay on and only fix and by a dealership

Started the ford and the backup camera was not functioning. also noticed the 'sync' screen was blank, climate controls were not visible (functioning) as well as the radio system was not functioning. went out and started the suv in my driveway, everything was correct when i returned home the night before.

When you shift the vehicle in park, the parking sensor does not always recognize the shift thus leaving a message on the dashboard/screen saying 'shift to park.' to correct the issue you have depress the shift lever over and over to get it to shift in park. this is a known problem on the blogs, amongst various ford owners.

Engine damage due to overheating. regular and required oil changes are documented and implemented as scheduled. no other engine or vehicle malfunctions during the course of ownership, except regular oil changes and tire replacement. however, on may 15, 2019, vehicle sensor notified oil change needed. five days later vehicle stalled at local motel due to decreased power, rocking motion of car and luckily we were able to slowly turn into local hotel to cut off engine and get to safety. after 2 hours of letting vehicle set and cool down, local mechanic, checked and said we had enough oil in vehicle and not sure what happened. was able to drive vehicle home, with no sensors on dashboard alerting us to any further problems. three days later, with no visible sensors flashing, car began to exhibit rocking motion not sputtering motion as i began to pull out in four-way intersection, and approaching traffic heading my way. then suddenly, car regained power and was able to continue to proper lane as if nothing was wrong. after traveling another 1.6 miles, car just starting losing power, check engine, low oil pressure light, temperature light warning all appeared suddenly. ...

Service power steering warning light came on, code was for left steering control module. one week later, power steering was intermittent, then went out completely. took in to ford dealership, code for safety recall 15n01 came up, ford dealership says my vehicle is covered under recall but ford motor company refuses to fix, stating "no household loyalty", because i've not purchased a ford brand new. when calling ford about the issue, they say they "will stand behind the ford dealerahip in their decision"; yet now that the dealership is ready to fix and waiting for the authorization code from fmc, fmc will not stand behind the dealerships decision.

Every time i go in the highway and i go 60 miles per hour i start smelling the exhaust smell inside my car start feeling kind of dizzy with headaches took the car to the dealer check that and it's doing it again exhaust smell comes inside of car really bad

This vehicle was in for a recall for the electrical power steering. recall was done on the vehicle in 2014 now in 2019 at 150,000 miles and again the same problem only this time it cost me $1,800 to get fix just to have the same problem recur 3 times. i also got into an accident. this is more than a safety issue and i notice a lot of people complaining about the same thing. when will ford decided to address this issue!

I lose power steering when i turn the car on and have to turn it off and back on to regain power steering. this has occurred multiple times throughout the last few years.

The "sync" touchscreen stopped working. once this happened the passenger side airbag sets to "off" all the time. the ford dealer reports it requires a new apin, which was covered under a recall but only for 5 years from date of new purchase.

Experiencing intermittent connection in the electric power steering gear. causes a loss of the motor position sensor signal resulting in a shut down of the power steering assist.

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. the contact heard an abnormal noise progressing from the area of the alternator assembly and the serpentine belt. while driving approximately 65 mph, there was a sudden loss of power. the contact had to coast the vehicle slowly to be parked at the contact's residence. the dealer (bergey's ford, 700 n bethlehem pike, ambler, pa 19002, (215) 793-3700) indicated that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed. the manufacturer indicated that there was no warranty, recall, or manufacturer campaign; therefore, no solution was offered other than the dealer diagnosing and repairing the vehicle. the vin and failure mileage were not available.

When driving a warm vehicle (meaning it was driven and then parked for 1-5 hours) then driving it a second time within this time frame, the vehicle will die after driving 15-25 minutes. when this happens, the radio continues to work, the engine shuts off, the interior lights come on and the lights around the speedometer come on. the rest of the instrumental panel is dead. the remote will lock and unlock the doors. the car will remain in this state for anywhere from 10 seconds to 4 or 5 minutes. this has happened 6 or so times in the month that i have had the vehicle. it has happened pulling up to a stop sign and also going 75 mph on the interstate (which is very scary). it has always happened in this 15-25 min timeframe. i have never had it happen in less time than this nor have i had it happen after the vehicle has run cleanly for 25-30 min. i have driven the vehicle to akron, oh and back. it happened twice on that trip. one time after we had driven for ~3 hours, stopped to eat for an hour and then got ...

When placed in park the vehicle will not light up the park indicator light 95% of the time. because of this the remote start will not work and the car chime will ring consistently. i have brought it to the dealership and told it is a switch that needs to be replaced that will cost me @ 500.00. i see this complaint list on the internet for many of the explorers and other models yet is has not been addressed in a recall. i believe jeep had a similar problem where the vehicle did not actually go into park and it killed several people. will this be the next problem with these fords that show they are not in park? this needs to be addressed as it seems a very common problem despite ford denying it at the dealership. this has been an ongoing issue for me for @ 2 months until i could get it in for service

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. the contact stated that the air conditioner/heating unit failed causing the windows and the windshield to be unable to defrost. the vehicle was taken to the dealer (autonation ford north canton, 5900 whipple ave nw, north canton, oh 44720, 1-877-346-8338) where it was diagnosed that 1 of the 4 motor blenders failed and needed replacement. the vehicle was repaired at a discounted rate but approximately one year later the failure reoccurred where another 1 of the 4 motor blenders failed. the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where the second motor blender was replaced. the vehicle was repaired and covered under an extended warranty program purchased by the contact. the vehicle was repaired however the contact was concerned that the other 2 motor blenders in the vehicle would also fail. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 29,416. *tt *jb

Apim not working in too many cars i seen internet