2011 Ford Explorer Body Problems
- 31
- 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 31 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 7 records
- passenger side · 6 records
- drivers side · 5 records
- notified failure · 4 records
- seat belts · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving down the street at around 20 mph when there were cars that suddenly stopped. When i was braking i felt as if the steering was allowing me to turn and it happened so fast i felt as if i lost braking power. Then i hit the car in front of me hard. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10633318
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. While driving in inclement weather at an unknown speed, water leaked down the rear driver and rear passenger seat belts. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 22,000.
ODI 10640498
Body
When accelerating up inclines or hills or when entering the highway from the acceleration lane or accelerating to pass a strong odor of exhaust gas can be detected in the passenger cabin. The smell is so strong the windows have to be let down to evacuate the cabin of the exhaust gas.
ODI 10954497
Body
Drivers side armrest tearing apart driver side windshield trim rubber falling out of windshield.rust on hood.
ODI 10811021
Body
The chrome on the vehicle (back panel, wheels, door handles, grill and side bumpers) are all corroding. Ford is denying any responsibility saying it is "environmental" even though the vehicle is less than 8 months old. The vehicle will inevitably rust compromising the value and safety. *tr
ODI 10452703
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. The contact stated while driving through dirt or water, particles would seep into the vehicle on the drivers side. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repair to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 11,000.
ODI 10447926