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2011 Ford Explorer Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Ford Explorer has 733 NHTSA steering complaints and 2 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Ford Explorer

Steering
733
Other
111
Structure
93
Engine
58
Powertrain
45
Electrical
37
Airbags
36
Visibility
15
Brakes
12
Suspension
10
Speed Control
9
Seats
5
Fuel System
4
Wheels
4
Lights
3
Seat Belts
3

733

Complaints

2

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Steering Recalls

14E001000

STEERING

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain replacement steering gears installed on model year 2011-2012 Explorers as service parts in September 20...

14V286000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 17, 2010, through February 28, 2012. The ...

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 31, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, t...
Dec 31, 2025STEERINGLoss of power steering
Dec 1, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed...
Nov 15, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, t...
Nov 14, 2025STEERINGThe electrical power steering stopped working while in motion was real hard to steer and avoid hitti...
Nov 12, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLoss of power steering
Nov 4, 2025STEERINGI was driving to Independence missouri and the power steering went out, it was difficult to steer an...
Nov 3, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ...
Oct 28, 2025STEERINGWhile driving power steering stopped working. Thankfully I was able to pull my vehicle over without ...
Oct 28, 2025STEERINGWhile driving power steering stopped working. Thankfully I was able to pull my vehicle over without ...
Oct 28, 2025STEERINGPower steering stopped working while driving
Oct 17, 2025STEERINGSteering wheel locked up when I tried to restart car
Oct 1, 2025STEERINGMy vehicle is subject to NHTSA Safety Recall 14S06 related to loss of electric power steering assist...
Aug 3, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn...
Aug 1, 2025STEERINGI’m the original and only owner of a 2011 Ford Explorer (VIN [XXX]). Although Ford Recall 14S06 (NHT...
Jun 24, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and ...
Jun 24, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the contact bec...
Jun 20, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the...
May 13, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost pow...
May 1, 2025STEERINGrecall 15n01,,,dealer SAM GALLOWAY FORT MYERS FLORIDA is refusing to repair steering recall for bad ...

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