Electrical System Related Problems of the 2011 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows nine common electrical system related problems of the 2011 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (83 problems). The second most common problem is related to the instrument panel (two problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2011 Ford Explorer

The Electrical System problem

The contact owned a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, turned off, and unoccupied, the vehicle caught fire. The contact was in her residence, and a neighbor knocked on her door, making her aware that the vehicle had caught fire.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. While accelerating from a traffic light, the vehicle started to vibrate uncontrollably. The contact stated that the failure only occurred when driving from a complete stop or when decreasing in speed. Also, while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled.   Read details...

The Software problem

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. While driving 25 mph, the speedometer and turn signals failed to operate. The dealer replaced the computer and the turn signal cluster. In addition, the brake calipers and rotors failed due to insufficient lubrication.   Read details...


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