2011 Ford Explorer Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 15
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 15 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 5 records
- power steering · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. While driving 40 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was sluggish and lost power. Also, the brakes and steering became inoperable and the oil pressure and check engine warning indicators were illuminated. The contact also heard an abnormal cranking noise. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the water pump failed and…
ODI 11281849
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I was turning out of my alley and the car had no power. When i tried to accelerate nothing happened. I had an orange warning light with a wrench come on the dashboard. I turned the car off and then back on and there was no warning light and no issue with the acceleration. Dealership couldn't find a problem but this issue is all over the internet and there is a recall for it but not for my vin number or year.
ODI 11144775
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle experiences unintended sudden decelerations - when driving at normal speeds the vehicle will coast to a stop, regardless of the amount the gas pedal is depressed. Trouble codes indicate this is a common problem due to the throttle body actuator being faulty. Despite ford extending the warranty for multiple other vehicles with the same engine and throttle body, they did not cover the explorers.
ODI 11130022
Vehicle Speed Control
I have experience twice the same problem with the throttle of this vehicle. I change the part about 7 months ago and had to replace it again last week. The vehicle just decreases speed suddenly to about 5 miles per hour and a light come on the dash with a wrench. This has happen twice already and it can cause a serious accident if driving at a highway. I was driving on a highway and luckly i was on the inner side…
ODI 10874072
Vehicle Speed Control
2011 ford explorer xlt: upon rapid acceleration (example: accelerating onto highway via highway entrance ramp) vehicle looses momentum then lurches forward. Vehicle is not smoothly transitioning from lower gears to higher gears. Vehicle purchased from ford dealer, certified used with approximately 70,000 miles. Issue occurred at approximately 90,000 miles.
ODI 10913771
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I began experiencing problems with the steering wheel mounted controls while driving, which were intermittent. First, the volume button failed and then cruise control functions failed. The cruise control would sometimes cancel on its own, causing a sudden unexplained loss of speed while i thought it was engaged. The "resume" and "cancel" button functions also swapped. "resume" would cancel the cruise control and…
ODI 10808064
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Referencing previous complaint for same issue see tcn jen28-49151 traveling to dinner at 7:00pm again powertrain warning light came on, engine ran rough and speed dropped to approx. 1 mph. Pulled off side of road, turned off car. Restarted and continued on my way. Same thing occurred again this morning 11/14/14 at approx. 7:[redacted] to work. This time thankfully i was not on the causeway where traffic moves at app…
ODI 10654910
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2011 ford explorer xlt. The throttle body has recently gone bad and is staying stuck in the open position. The dealership says it has to be replaced. It is an obvious safety hazard for it to get stuck when going at a high rate of speed or even a slower rate for that matter. The throttle bodies were a big issue for the ford escapes in the past so ford extended the warranty for them, unfortunately it doesn't…
ODI 10641305
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
My wife, and three children were driving at freeway speed with the cruise control set. The power steering failed and the warning lights came on. The controls on the steering wheel locked out and she could not cancel the cruise control. The loss of power steering made it difficult for her to get pulled over. She tried to call me for help but no functions of the sync system worked. She pulled over and waited for me. I…
ODI 10587664
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
I was getting ready to turn into the parking lot .. When 2 sets of lights came on ..the system indicators came up .. One indicating the power steering error and another indicating the power steering locked ... Then the steering wheel became very hard to turn .. Making so very hard to turn into a parking space .. Someone had to push me into the parking lot out of the way .. Later to call ford dealership doesn't want…
ODI 10551043
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently, causing the contact to crash into a garage. A police report was filed and the contact sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The contact also stated that while accelerating, the engine rpms would increase…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10663126
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
After a rapid acceleration in order to get to toll speeds (65mph) the vehicle started to produce a burnt smell. Thought it could be new vehicle stuff but right know its 30,000 miles and every time i go over 4000 rpm on a rapid acceleration it gives me the odor, plus the vehicle losses power on the hills. Disappointing when you pay over 40,000 for a new luxury suv. *tr
ODI 10550076
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
When pulling out from a stop sign, the car accelerated up a hill reaching a speed of close to 90 mph within a short distance. The car was difficult to control and almost collided with an oncoming car. Only by putting the transmission into neutral was it possible to slow the car down and pull off the road. Once off the road the engine continued to run in the 6000 to 7000 rpm range. It was not possible to slow down…
ODI 10451561
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Upon medium to heavy acceleration, such as accelerating onto a freeway, the vehicle cabin is filled with exhaust fumes from the engine. This injures the respiratory system of the passengers. Ford has finally admitted that there is a problem, and they are working on a fix (after my family has been breathing polluted air for almost 1.5 years). *tr
4 injuries
ODI 10485394
Cruise Control · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
More like adaptive 'curse' control. My 2011 explorer limited 4x4 with the adaptive cruise always catches the rear of semi trucks in other lanes, causing it to apply full brakes and people behind me almost crash into me. My 2011 limited is totally factory original, no tow bars. Here in california the semi truck speed is 55 while autos can go 65-70mph (and in most cases everyone goes 80+). So when i'm going along at…
ODI 10437851