CarComplaints.com Notes: The NHTSA's complaint data shows potentially scary power steering problems with the 2011 Ford Explorer.
The steering complaints are pretty serious - owners report the power steering cuts out while driving. The NHTSA opened an investigation into the power steering problems in June 2012, which lead to a recall in 2014. However years later, many 2011 Explorer owners report this defect is still occurring.
It's too bad because the 2009 & 2010 Ford Explorer are solid, trouble-free model years.
When I took my 2011 Ford Explorer to ford's dealer for engine light on they stated that I needed a Cat. Converter, Tuneup, Coil Boots and Intake Gasket. I declined at the time for them to fix it because it was in other problems included.
When We bought our new car 3 months ago I noticed a slight ticking noise in the engine after we got it home. I tried to tell myself it was nothing as it would go away after the engine warmed usually. After a few months I finally took it in. They reported that there was a major problem with the fourth cylinder. Ford told the dealer that it would be a cheaper solution to just replace the engine rather than go thru the diagnostics and potential involved repair. The car is only 3 months old with 2500 miles.
- James D.,
Atlanta, GA, US
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When I took my 2011 Ford Explorer to ford's dealer for engine light on they stated that I needed a Cat. Converter, Tuneup, Coil Boots and Intake Gasket. I declined at the time for them to fix it because it was in other problems included.
- Gloria D., Oak Park, US