2011 Ford Explorer
Safety profile for the 2011 Ford Explorer. Recall, complaint, and investigation data from NHTSA.
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Year
2011
Vehicle Type
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Manufacturer ID
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Recall Campaigns
8 recalls affecting the 2011 Ford Explorer
Recalls
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| Campaign # | Component | Summary | Report Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 b… | Jan 19, 2024 | 1,889,110 |
| 21V746000 | SUSPENSION:REAR | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in C… | Sep 22, 2021 | 150,723 |
| 19V435000 | SUSPENSION:REAR | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture … | Jun 10, 2019 | 1,194,173 |
| 17E048000 | SUSPENSION:REAR | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed… | Aug 28, 2017 | 630 |
| 15V171000 | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the in… | Mar 24, 2015 | 194,484 |
| 14V286000 | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 17, 2010, th… | May 29, 2014 | 179,027 |
| 14E001000 | STEERING | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain replacement steering gears installed on model year 2011-2012 Explorers as… | Jan 6, 2014 | 300 |
| 11V063000 | SEATS | FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 EXPLORER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 15, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 13, 2010, … | Feb 2, 2011 | 1,658 |
NHTSA Complaints
50 complaints for the 2011 Ford Explorer
Complaints
nhtsa-complaints
| Complaint ID | Component | Summary | Date Received | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2190845 | STEERING | STEERING | Mar 26, 2026 | No | No |
| 2189478 | STRUCTURE | STRUCTURE | Mar 23, 2026 | No | No |
| 2189440 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Mar 23, 2026 | No | Yes |
| 2187130 | STEERING | STEERING | Mar 17, 2026 | No | No |
| 2180900 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Feb 26, 2026 | No | No |
| 2176744 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | Feb 13, 2026 | No | No |
| 2176743 | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN | Feb 13, 2026 | No | No |
| 2173885 | STEERING | STEERING | Feb 5, 2026 | No | No |
| 2165706 | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN | Jan 12, 2026 | No | No |
| 2162281 | STEERING | STEERING | Jan 2, 2026 | No | No |
| 2162046 | STEERING | STEERING | Dec 31, 2025 | No | No |
| 2157128 | STEERING | STEERING | Dec 14, 2025 | No | No |
| 2156707 | STRUCTURE:BODY | STRUCTURE:BODY | Dec 12, 2025 | No | No |
| 2156815 | STEERING | STEERING | Dec 12, 2025 | No | No |
| 2153450 | STEERING | STEERING | Dec 2, 2025 | No | No |
| 2153401 | STRUCTURE | STRUCTURE | Dec 2, 2025 | No | No |
| 2150652 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Nov 20, 2025 | No | No |
| 2150651 | ENGINE | ENGINE | Nov 20, 2025 | No | No |
| 2150650 | SERVICE BRAKES | SERVICE BRAKES | Nov 20, 2025 | No | No |
| 2148762 | STRUCTURE | STRUCTURE | Nov 14, 2025 | No | No |
| 2147936 | STEERING | STEERING | Nov 12, 2025 | No | No |
| 2147937 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Nov 12, 2025 | No | No |
| 2147660 | STEERING | STEERING | Nov 11, 2025 | No | No |
| 2144961 | STEERING | STEERING | Nov 1, 2025 | No | No |
| 2144976 | STEERING | STEERING | Nov 1, 2025 | No | No |
| 2143680 | STEERING | STEERING | Oct 28, 2025 | No | No |
| 2143103 | STEERING | STEERING | Oct 26, 2025 | Yes | No |
| 2143104 | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN | Oct 26, 2025 | Yes | No |
| 2143102 | SUSPENSION | SUSPENSION | Oct 26, 2025 | Yes | No |
| 2142588 | STRUCTURE | STRUCTURE | Oct 23, 2025 | No | No |
| 2142589 | SUSPENSION | SUSPENSION | Oct 23, 2025 | No | No |
| 2140695 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Oct 17, 2025 | No | No |
| 2140855 | STRUCTURE | STRUCTURE | Oct 17, 2025 | No | No |
| 2133700 | STEERING | STEERING | Sep 24, 2025 | No | No |
| 2132600 | STRUCTURE | STRUCTURE | Sep 22, 2025 | No | No |
| 2130435 | STRUCTURE | STRUCTURE | Sep 15, 2025 | No | No |
| 2123681 | STRUCTURE | STRUCTURE | Aug 25, 2025 | No | No |
| 2123094 | STRUCTURE | STRUCTURE | Aug 22, 2025 | No | No |
| 2120985 | STRUCTURE | STRUCTURE | Aug 15, 2025 | No | No |
| 2120629 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Aug 14, 2025 | No | No |
| 2118229 | STEERING | STEERING | Aug 7, 2025 | No | No |
| 2117995 | STEERING | STEERING | Aug 6, 2025 | No | No |
| 2117008 | STEERING | STEERING | Aug 4, 2025 | No | No |
| 2116637 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Aug 2, 2025 | No | No |
| 2116396 | STRUCTURE | STRUCTURE | Aug 1, 2025 | No | No |
| 2115225 | STRUCTURE | STRUCTURE | Jul 29, 2025 | No | No |
| 2114547 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Jul 28, 2025 | No | No |
| 2114045 | STRUCTURE | STRUCTURE | Jul 25, 2025 | No | No |
| 2113036 | STRUCTURE | STRUCTURE | Jul 23, 2025 | No | No |
| 2110298 | STEERING | STEERING | Jul 15, 2025 | No | No |
Related records
Data sources & freshness
NHTSA Model Year Database
Unknown freshness
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Unknown freshness
NHTSA Complaint Database
Unknown freshness