Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Ford Explorer has 93 NHTSA structure complaints and 2 structure-related recalls.
93
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
15V171000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spri...
24V031000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing t...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Dec 5, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Loose/Detached Bilateral Exterior C-Pillar around the rear window. Both sides are lifted and very lo... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Aug 22, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Jun 2, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| May 26, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Recall 24S02.EXTERIOR A-PILLAR APPLIQUE TRIM CLIP on Ford Explorer 2011 -Dealership: Pearson Ford,... |
| Mar 26, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Feb 20, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Jan 5, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Referencing Recall 24V031: A and B Pillar trim clips fail and cause cover to fly off while driving. ... |
| Dec 30, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Dec 29, 2024 | STRUCTURE | In the 2021 Ford Explorer there are multiple leaks due to rain / water damage. The back of the trunk... |
| Oct 25, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Oct 15, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Oct 11, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the front windshield A-pillar trim ha... |