Vehicle Safety Hub
RecallsVIN LookupZero Recalls

Vehicle Safety Hub

Free vehicle safety data powered by NHTSA government records. Recalls, complaints, and reliability information for every car, truck, and SUV.

Browse by Make

  • Toyota
  • Honda
  • Ford
  • Chevrolet
  • Nissan
  • Hyundai
  • Kia
  • BMW
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Subaru

Tools

  • VIN Lookup
  • Recent Recalls
  • Compare Vehicles
  • Zero-Recall Vehicles

About

  • About
  • Methodology
  • Data Sources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2026 Vehicle Safety Hub. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any government agency.

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1. Home
  2. >Ford
  3. >Explorer
  4. >2011
  5. >Visibility

2011 Ford Explorer Visibility Problems

Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Ford Explorer has 15 NHTSA visibility complaints and 0 visibility-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

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Visibility Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 24, 2022VISIBILITY,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the front windshield...
Jun 24, 2022VISIBILITYWindshield trim panels came loose and were slapping the drivers and passengers side windows. Read ar...
May 25, 2021VISIBILITYThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the sun roof explode...
Jan 1, 2020VISIBILITY/WIPERTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE TH...
Dec 2, 2019VISIBILITYTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER FROM THE MOON ROOF CAUSED T...
Jun 1, 2019VISIBILITY,STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN WITH THE SUN ROOF IN THE CLOSED...
Oct 27, 2017VISIBILITYTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE AIR CONDITIONING U...
Aug 14, 2017VISIBILITY/WIPERALL OF THE WINDSHIELD TOP MOLDING AND HALF THE RIGHT SIDE HAS BLOWN OUT OVER LAST 2 HIGHWAY TRIPS. W...
Jun 27, 2017VISIBILITYTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT SAW A PIE...
Dec 25, 2016VISIBILITY/WIPERI HAD STARTED THE CAR BEFORE OUR TRIP WITH THE REMOST START AND IT WARMED UP FOR 10 MINUTES. WE WER...
Oct 18, 2015VISIBILITY/WIPERTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT EXTERIOR DR...
Dec 31, 2014VISIBILITY/WIPERTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE CONT...
Jul 27, 2014VISIBILITYDRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND REAR WINDOW EXPLODED. *JS
Jun 8, 2013VISIBILITY,STRUCTUREAS I AM OUTSIDE TALKING TO A NEIGHBOR I HEAR A WEIRD SOUND, THEN I SEE PIECES OF DEBRIS ON THE GROU...
Feb 10, 2011VISIBILITYI HAVE A 2011 FORD EXPLORER AND THE SUN VISORS DO NOT ALLOW ME TO MAKE SMALL ADJUSTMENTS TO BLOCK TH...

Explore More

2011 Ford Explorer Full Report→All Ford Models→