2011 Ford Explorer Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 28
- 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 28 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- exhaust fumes · 5 records
- fuel tank · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- fuel gauge · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I recently got the 2011 ford explorer.i keep getting this odor smell when i first start the car and accelerate.it lasts for 5 minutes,then it goes away. Also, i recently started getting this vibration through the gas pedal on highway speeds.the car will shake sometimes.when i brake from highway speeds,my car shakes.i have brought it to ford twice and they charge me $2000 to replace parts,but the problem still…
ODI 11233717
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
2011 ford explorer carbon monoxide poisoning concerns recall accident occurred on may 14, 2019 at houston, texas i slept off while driving and ran into another vehicle who stopped at a stop light waiting for the green light to turn on. I was not able to stop at the stop light because i slept off because of carbon monoxide poisoning. I had no reason to experience such. I was also, constantly smelling fuel coming into…
Crash reported
ODI 11233854
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
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
ODI 11192082
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, a strong odor of natural gas was detected coming from the air vents. When the contact exited the vehicle, the odor was also noticed around the perimeter of the vehicle. In addition, all the windows were foggy. The contact stated that the fuel odor was stronger when the heat was activated. The vehicle was taken to lester glenn subaru (1501 rte…
ODI 11154713
Fuel/Propulsion System
Car only has 64k but has started leaking fuel, especially when the fuel tank is full. Fuel leak appears to be near right rear wheel and dangerously close to exhaust pipe. Repair shop estimates $1000 to replace fuel pump.
ODI 11144097
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
My vehicle produces unbearable smell that gets inside the cabin whenever the rpm reaches 3500 and higher and if the vehicle is in low gear and driving up hill and also when vehicle is idle and you rave up th engine. The smell that gets inside the cabin could make one pass out unless we roll down the windows completely to let a lot of fresh air inside. I went the dealership which i bought the vehicle from the first…
ODI 11132409
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel system leaks from the fuel pump assembly. Significant gas leak while vehicle was parked and tank full. Gas smell after driving vehicle. Pump is near the exhaust system and i believe there was a fire hazard. Vehicle has only 62k miles on it. It cost me $825 to repair. Ford has no tsb on it.
ODI 11075471
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
While driving the suv, an orange wrench error came on the dash board. Then the suv had no acceleration. I was able to coast to the side of the road, turn off the suv and turn it back on. After restarting the engine, the suv had acceleration, but this error and no acceleration keeps happening. I have been told this is an electronic throttle body issue that ford is aware of, but doesn't have a recall listed for this…
ODI 11040016
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I have 2011 ford explorer, which i take into the local ford dealership for maintenance regularly. I have had me explorer a little over 2 years. Ever since i purchased my explorer and i would take it in for maintenance, i would tell them i smell exhaust fumes on the inside of my vehicle. Only once did they check it for me. At that time, they said the guy couldn't smell anything. Well, today 8-24-17, i had to take it…
ODI 11019382
Fuel/Propulsion System
Exhaust fumes enter cabin during hard acceleration. Condition has existed since new in may of 2011. A/c on or off, recirculation on or off. Requires rolling down windows to remove fumes. Condition can be duplicated at any time.
ODI 11013633
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. While driving, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jones ford casa grande (1932 n pinal ave, casa grande, az 85122, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the engine block was mixing with the oil. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, the power steering was locking consistently, and the interlock and advancetrac warning…
ODI 11289272
Fuel/Propulsion System
Since i purchased by 2011, new in 2011, i have noted a strong smell of gas in the cabin of the car upon excelerating to merge into traffic on the highway. The smell will linger and requires necessity to crack my windows to clear. I have addressed this with my local ford service center twice, but they have had no answers. In the past two years, upon re-entering the vehicle after driving and parking, i have noted a…
ODI 11034485
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. The contact stated that the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The contact also stated that a strong fuel odor was present in the vehicle after the crash occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and repaired; however, the contact could not provide information about what component failed and needed to be replaced.…
ODI 10928622
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Upon heavy acceleration such as when pulling onto a highway, or passing another vehicle on the road, an exhaust/fuel smell will enter the vehicle and be very noticeable to everyone in the vehicle. This occurs mostly when the air conditioner is on, on recirculation. My wife (primary driver of this 2011 ford explorer) complains of a lot of headaches and i am beginning to wonder if she is getting carbon monoxide…
ODI 10905564
Fuel/Propulsion System
We have had issues with smelling exhaust in the cabin of the vehicle. It happens when taking off from a stop or accelerating suddenly. We have noticed this for a while now and it has happened many times. We know you are investigating the issue but wanted to let you know we are experiencing the issue also. We have less than 55,000 miles on the vehicle.
ODI 10885061
Fuel/Propulsion System
GAS LEAK DRIVER SIDE FUEL TANK AT SEAM
ODI 10859950
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. While accelerating over 65 mph, the odor of fuel was present inside the vehicle. While driving at various speeds, the power steering and power terrain messages displayed before the steering wheel became locked. The driver was unable to turn the steering wheel. After shutting the vehicle off and restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The cause of the failures…
ODI 10784941
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Under hard acceleration i get a sting odor in the cabin. It is like an exhaust smell inside the car. It always does it above 3500 rpm.
ODI 10774844
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. While driving approximately 2 mph, the odor of exhaust fumes filled the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay a portion of the repair cost. The failure was remedied, but recurred later. The vehicle was taken back to the…
ODI 10904938
Fuel/Propulsion System
I am not certain where to fully post this or what can happen for this car. I gave this car back to westlie ford in camas, wa. It was confirmed by a doctor that 3 people got sulfur poisoning from this car. I saw this car instantly back on fords lot even though i had advised them it gave me sulfur poison. When my friend emailed inquiring about the car they advised that the car had not been checked but was a keeper.…
ODI 10713736
Fuel/Propulsion System
When filling the gas tank the gas nozzle would shut off. Even when i was very slowly pumping in gas , the pump would shut off very much like a tank indicating it was full which i know was not the case. Then gas would drip/stream (numerous drips and streams)) under the vehicle creating a basketball size gas spot. Upon service at the dealer i was told the tank vent tube was blocked by cobwebs. Driving for over 50…
ODI 10653854
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving down the interstate at 70mph, warning comes on the console "awd is off" and the engine is down to idle speed (~800 rpm). Pressing the accelerator results in no speed increase, forcing me to move across 4 lanes of traffic to the emergency lane with only the brakes working (no control over my speed, otherwise). Pulled over, stopped the engine, looked around and could see no externally visible problems (fluid…
ODI 10608726
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. When the fuel tank was filled to capacity, the fuel gauge indicated only a half of a tank. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated after the fuel tank was full. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,000.
ODI 10640501
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Smell of exhaust fumes inside the cabin when accelerating hard (ie, to merge on the freeway etc). Have noticed the issue since we first bought it (used) in 2013).
ODI 11012257