2011 Ford Explorer problems by component
1,195 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Ford Explorer, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 740 | 62% | 68,000 mi |
| Structure → | 110 | 9% | 101,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 95 | 8% | 56,300 mi |
| Engine → | 83 | 7% | 88,245 mi |
| Power Train → | 64 | 5% | 53,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 44 | 4% | 66,500 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 35 | 3% | 60,500 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 28 | 2% | 38,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 24 | 2% | 125,525 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 21 | 2% | 85,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 21 | 2% | 65,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 18 | 2% | 53,067 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 14 | 1% | — |
| Visibility → | 14 | 1% | 48,891 mi |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 9 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 7 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 5 | 0% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 0% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.