Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Ford Explorer has 45 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
45
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | During a red-light, as I was coming to a stop, the vehicle gave the warning saying “service power-st... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The wheel locks in low speeds. It does not happen often, maybe about 3 times per year. I have broug... |
| Sep 14, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The power steering system fault failed .Yes, the power steering system is available for inspection u... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the windshield wipers were in t... |
| Oct 30, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that on five different occasions while dri... |
| Sep 5, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Driving along and the power steering assist went out. I called dealer and they said if it was over 1... |
| Mar 21, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Every time we put the car in park, it would not register that it was in park and warning kept flashi... |
| Aug 18, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE... |
| Jul 17, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | Between 7/17/20 and 9/7/20 car stalled five times and stopped moving while in drive mode with no war... |
| Jun 16, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | RANDOMLY HAS A AWD FAULT WARNING. LOSES TRANS POWER. REQUIRES STOP. SHUT OFF & RESTART. DANGEROUS! H... |
| Mar 4, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | EVERY TIME I GO IN THE HIGHWAY AND I GO 60 MILES PER HOUR I START SMELLING THE EXHAUST SMELL INSIDE ... |
| Feb 21, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | SECOND (2ND) OCCURRENCE. VEHICLE AS BACKED INTO DRIVEWAY AND PARKED WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 20,2019. THUR... |
| Oct 26, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I WAS TURNING OUT OF MY ALLEY AND THE CAR HAD NO POWER. WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE NOTHING HAPPENED... |
| Jul 20, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | SHIFTER DOES NOT ENGAGE INTO PARK AND WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. WILL NOT ENGAGE MY SEAT TO SLIDE BACK ... |
| Jul 17, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING MY 2011 FORD EXPLORER (65,000 MILES) WHEN I SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER TO MY GAS, BREAK A... |
| May 30, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | THE EXPLORER WAS PUT INTO PARK AND LEFT RUNNING IN THE DRIVEWAY AS I WENT INTO THE HOUSE TO GET MY K... |
| Aug 24, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | ON 8/24/2017, WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON GARDEN STATE PARKWAY, NJ, APPROACHING TOLL GATE NEAR EXIST 114,... |
| Aug 17, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY ISSUE - OVER THE LAST 30 DAYS, MY 2011 FORD EXPLORER HAS STALLED LEAVING ME... |
| Jun 25, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | CAR LOSSES POWER WHILE IN MOTION. FRIST TIME NEAR MY HOME. SECOND TIME WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN. STOP... |
| Mar 16, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | WENT TO GO DRIVE THE SUV WHILE DOING ONLY 25 MPH & IT WAS RAVING OUR 3-5 RPM. WHILE DRUG IN THE CITY |