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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.

5.2

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$10
Average Mileage:
26,700 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
  2. dealer fixed (1 reports)
  3. fixed it myself (1 reports)
2011 Ford Explorer seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2011 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #5

Apr 302011

Explorer E 4WD 6v

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I am still extremely disappointed by my 2011 Ford Explorer that I bought new in 03/2011 and that has an issue about the airbag light being on and off at the very first month of the car purchase It has been constantly checked and fixed for free within the time warranty. Then I have to come and pay almost every year to fix the airbag light. Since 2011, I paid a total of $ 2,800.00 within the last few years and after the car warranty expired. Last year it was an amount of more than $ 1,000 in 2017 just for the airbag light issue. This year in order to pass the VA inspection. Ford needs to fix it up and ask for more than $ 1200.00 again. This is totally unacceptable and outrageous based on the initial factory malfunction of the car. I am expected Ford to handle this issue as soon as possible.

- bethphil, Herndon, US

problem #4

Jul 012017

Explorer XLT 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 49,088 miles

The airbag light turns on and off intermittently, meaning the airbag system isn't functioning when the light is on. This is a safety issue!

- Brian M., Calgary, AB, Canada

problem #3

Jun 202014

Explorer XLT 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

I love my Ford Explorer. If you want the fix for this problem contact me through this web site.

- bigblokgt, Shelbyville, KY, US

problem #2

Jan 042012

Explorer XLT 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 11,185 miles

The check airbag light is on. Wont go off, i have taken the car to the dealer 6 times. They can't fix the car. They told me to sell the car, they can't repair it.

- samdudu1, Edmonton, AB, canada

problem #1

May 032011

Explorer Limited 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,000 miles

Air bag light would not go off - Dealer literally took car apart

- lhardware, Wilkesboro, NC, US

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