Structure Related Problems of the 2011 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows six common structure related problems of the 2011 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the structure (53 problems). The second most common problem is related to the body (48 problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2011 Ford Explorer

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side a-pillar trim on the windshield started to detach. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v031000 (structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was   Read details...

The Body problem

In early 2024, we learned our 2011 Ford Explorer was under open recall (NHTSA #24v031) for the a-pillar windshield trim, which could detach and create a road hazard. For two years, our Ford dealer said repairs could not be done due to parts availability.   Read details...

The Paint problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the paint bubbled and chipped on the vehicle. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer twice for the same issue and the dealer last told them that the hood would have to be replaced.   Read details...


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