Safety Score
54
Average
Recalls
4
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (4)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-22 | 21V746000 |
SUSPENSION:REAR | 150,723 | — | Details |
| 2019-06-10 | 19V435000 |
SUSPENSION:REAR | 1,194,173 | — | Details |
| 2017-08-28 | 17E048000 |
WHEELS:HUB | 630 | — | Details |
| 2011-02-02 | 11V063000 |
SEATS | 1,658 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | STEERING | No | 0 | The steering wheel got stiff and impossible to turn. I had to use extreme force to be able to make a left turn. It happ… |
| 2026-03-23 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owned a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, turned off, and unoccupie… |
| 2026-03-23 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side… |
| 2026-02-13 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | During a red-light, as I was coming to a stop, the vehicle gave the warning saying “service power-steering now” and “tr… |
| 2025-12-31 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the power steering s… |
| 2025-12-31 | STEERING | No | 0 | Loss of power steering |
| 2025-12-23 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The wheel locks in low speeds. It does not happen often, maybe about 3 times per year. I have brought this up to Ford … |
| 2025-12-05 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Loose/Detached Bilateral Exterior C-Pillar around the rear window. Both sides are lifted and very loose with the potent… |
| 2025-12-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering whee… |
| 2025-11-20 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Unknown |
| 2025-11-15 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a grinding… |
| 2025-11-14 | STEERING | No | 0 | The electrical power steering stopped working while in motion was real hard to steer and avoid hitting curbs or vehicle… |
| 2025-11-14 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structu… |
| 2025-11-12 | STEERING | No | 0 | Loss of power steering |
| 2025-11-04 | STEERING | No | 0 | I was driving to Independence missouri and the power steering went out, it was difficult to steer and if I was going sl… |
| 2025-11-03 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was … |
| 2025-10-28 | STEERING | No | 0 | While driving power steering stopped working. Thankfully I was able to pull my vehicle over without incident. My vehicl… |
| 2025-10-28 | STEERING | No | 0 | Power steering stopped working while driving |
| 2025-10-28 | STEERING | No | 0 | While driving power steering stopped working. Thankfully I was able to pull my vehicle over without incident. My vehicl… |
| 2025-10-23 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A-pillar trim… |
| 2025-10-17 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering wheel locked up when I tried to restart car |
| 2025-10-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | My vehicle is subject to NHTSA Safety Recall 14S06 related to loss of electric power steering assist. The Power Steerin… |
| 2025-09-15 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure… |
| 2025-08-22 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A-pillar trim… |
| 2025-08-15 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure… |
| 2025-08-03 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn at 20 MPH, the pow… |
| 2025-08-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | I’m the original and only owner of a 2011 Ford Explorer (VIN [XXX]). Although Ford Recall 14S06 (NHTSA 14V-286) was mar… |
| 2025-07-25 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | ENGINE CARRIER OR CRADLE RUSTED AND CRACKED CAUSING DRIVERS SIDE A ARM TO MAKE WHEEL UNSTEERABLE PULLNG VEHICLE TO THE … |
| 2025-06-30 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure… |
| 2025-06-26 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure… |
| 2025-06-25 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The exterior A-pillar applique trim clip attachments on my 2011 Ford Explorer have failed, and the part is on backorder… |
| 2025-06-24 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to make … |
| 2025-06-24 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the contact became aware that the … |
| 2025-06-20 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel sei… |
| 2025-06-03 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s and … |
| 2025-06-02 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's sid… |
| 2025-06-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | When the vehicle is put in reverse, the backup camera blacks out and if it comes back on, the picture is reversed horiz… |
| 2025-05-26 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Recall 24S02.EXTERIOR A-PILLAR APPLIQUE TRIM CLIP on Ford Explorer 2011 -Dealership: Pearson Ford, 10650 N Michigan R… |
| 2025-05-13 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functio… |
| 2025-05-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | recall 15n01,,,dealer SAM GALLOWAY FORT MYERS FLORIDA is refusing to repair steering recall for bad gear i was NEARLY K… |
| 2025-04-14 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while his wife was in a parking lot, the steering became… |
| 2025-04-13 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle became diffic… |
| 2025-03-26 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact’s daughter owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclo… |
| 2025-03-26 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE… |
| 2025-03-15 | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, the … |
| 2025-02-25 | STEERING | No | 0 | Power steering assist fault, and power steering EPS system failed while driving! Was replaced by Ford in 2015 and has a… |
| 2025-02-25 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, … |
| 2025-02-24 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the steering wheel bec… |
| 2025-02-20 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure… |
| 2025-02-19 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at approximately 2 MPH, the vehicle became diff… |