2011 Ford Explorer engine problems
The 2011 Ford Explorer has 104 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
104
Engine complaints
7%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL FUME ODOR WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED AND RECOMMENDED TO REPAIR THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED.…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2011 Ford Explorer have?
NHTSA has 104 complaints about the 2011 Ford Explorer engine — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.