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2011 Ford Explorer Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Ford Explorer has 10 NHTSA suspension complaints and 2 suspension-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

10

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

Suspension Recalls

19V435000

SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear susp...

21V746000

SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the Dist...

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 23, 2025SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed...
Dec 15, 2022SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMon december of 2022 the power steering go out during I was driving with my family and the steering i...
Dec 1, 2022SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired a...
Feb 1, 2022SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ...
Nov 4, 2021SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2...
Jan 31, 2020SUSPENSIONMY SON WAS DRIVING AND MADE A U TURN ON A CITY STREET AND DURING THE END OF THE U TURN THE PASSENGER...
Aug 8, 2019SUSPENSIONSTRUT MOUNT BEARING FAILING AFFECTING THE STEERING OF THE CAR.
May 1, 2018SUSPENSIONABOUT A YEAR AGO, WE NOTICED A SQUEAKY NOISE IN THE FRONT OF VEHICLE EACH TIME WE WOULD ACCELERATE, ...
Jun 23, 2017SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY/WIPERMY VEHICLE WAS ON THE ROAD IN MOTION WHEN I HEARD A CREAKING/CLANKING NOISE ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE ...
Jan 27, 2017SUSPENSIONDRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN MY CAR LOST CONTROL. THIS WAS REALLY SCARY. I SAW SEVERED CRAVING FOR WE...

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