Water Pump problems of the 2011 Ford Explorer

Driving at 35 mph the car lost all power and just stopped. The engine shut off. No warning lights or alarms went off beforehand. Once the car stopped, the engine light came on and an alarm sounded. We called a tow truck and had it towed to Ford. They called this morning and said the water pump went out causing catastrophic damage to the engine. The engine has to be replaced. They quoted $8,000. 00. 8 weeks ago, while driving on the highway, my power steering went out without warning. I lost all power steering and then the power steering alarm came on. Took it to Ford and had the power steering replaced at a cost of $1800. 00. Then, less then 2 weeks later while driving at 40 mph, the power steering went out again. And again, no warning lights until the power steering wen out. Ford said it was because my tires had low tread and I needed to replace my front tires, which we had them do. 8 months ago, the transfer case went out and had to be replaced.

While driving with my 3 young kids on a busy road, my water pump failed and catastrophically damaged my engine. My car turned off while driving, with no warning. We were almost involved in a horrible car accident because of this. The car behind me had to make an abrupt stop. Had he hit my car, we would have spun because of the force. The water pump fails and because it's inside the engine, it damages the engine in seconds without prior warning. This type of problem puts people's lives in danger, especially those of kids. Leaves you stranded in the middle of a high traffic street. Without warning there is no way we can prevent putting our lives in danger this way. Ford states that water pumps should last the life of the engine and its manual doesn't state that the water pump needs to be replaced after certain miles. Repair shop is quoting 6,000 for a new engine.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle started to lose power and overheat. The contact pulled over and found out the water pump went out. The engine was designed with the water pump built inside. When the water pump malfunctions the coolent will go inside the engine causing it to shut down. The dealer jefferson motor CO inc 141 lee st, jefferson, GA 30549 (706) 367-5217 stated that they could not set an appointment for three weeks. The replacement cost for a new engine was quoted to be over $8,000. The replacement engine has the same design flaw of the water pump built on the inside. The contact stated there was a class action lawsuit on this issue. The manufacturer stated that the warranty expired. The vehicle was currently unrepaired at this time. The failure mileage was 136,000. Tf.

Driving at 35+ entering on ramp mph the car lost all power and just stopped. The engine shut off. No warning lights or alarms went off beforehand. Once the car stopped, the engine light came on, the low pressure lamp too and an alarm sounded. I called a tow truck and had it towed to (told me my engine was milky destoyed)two dealears then to Ford. They called this morning and said the water pump went out causing catastrophic damage to the engine. The engine has to be replaced. They quoted $8,000. 00. Had to get a $10,000 loan. [to replace steering and engine] this is the first one (it seems to be headed in the same direction but only sooner) *please help me I can't afford this again**while driving on the highway, my power steering went out without warning. I lost all power steering and then the power steering alarm came on. Took it to Ford and had the power steering replaced at a cost of $1800. 00. Then, less then 2 weeks later while driving at 40 mph, the power steering went out again. And again, no warning lights until the power steering wen out. Ford said it was because my tires had low tread and I needed to replace my front tires, which we had them do. 8 months ago, the transfer case went out and had to be replaced also when placed in park vehicle shut off completely showing a low pressure oil lamp. Happened in my first engine now it's happening in this new one and its not 2yrs old yet just got the new engine may/ June of 2019. The first engine wasn't 10 years old . The first engine all this happened approximately between 2016 and 2019 ongoing until 2019 I guess the water pump gave up. O1 o1 2020 for the second engine on the same course as the first.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. While driving 40 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was sluggish and lost power. Also, the brakes and steering became inoperable and the oil pressure and check engine warning indicators were illuminated. The contact also heard an abnormal cranking noise. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the water pump failed and oil was in the coolant. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 131,000.

We were traveling I-26 from SC back into nc after thanksgiving. My car dinged and said coolant temp was too high. Thankfully I was right at a rest area and immediately pulled in and turned off the car. Tried adding coolant and it poured out the bottom. Had my Explorer towed to my mechanic. Turns out the water pump blew. In most cases a water pump replacement is not a big deal. Except whoever designed this engine was not thinking because the water pump is inside the engine. So even to replace the water pump (a part costing less then $200), the labor makes it at closer to $1500. But, also, because the water pump is inside the engine, when it blew, coolant and water went into my engine causing engine failure, meaning the whole engine now needs to be replaced. So a car with 71,000 miles on it needs a whole new engine because of a water pump. I am thankful I was in a position to pull over immediately, because if the engine had gone out on the busy interstate, that could have been a terrible crash. If a water pump can cause engine failure, that is not a car I want to be in with my children. Dangerous not only to us, but to others traveling near us. Ford needs to rethink this design. Not only is it costly to repair, but more importantly it can be very dangerous.

My 2011 Ford Explorer was in motion on a city street when the water pump immediately failed. This happened without warning. There were no check engine lights or warning signs. My temperature gauge shot up and my engine seized. The engine is unable to be turned on at this time.

Was driving the car and as soon as we pull in the parking lot the engine light came on and the car won't move. It was towed to Ford mechanic and they said the water pump was fault which made the coolant to enter the engine hence messing up the engine and I needed to replace the engine. It cost me arms and legs to fix the engine. Ford need to recall water pump failure which is leading to costly fixing of the engine. The roof was also leaking and the water was dripping through back seat belt. Today I was pulling off the parking the power steering fault light came on , and it was hard to turn the steering . This car has a lot if prblems .

I have had this truck for ruffly 3yrs. When I first bought the car something was wrong with it immediately. . . . I was driving to the mail box after getting home from about a 30min trip. The whole car cut off lights were dim in the car, steering had locked very hard to turn. . . Automax in killeen took the car in for service. Had the new purchased truck for a month and 2 days. Their service team told me it was the battery. I felt other wise and no longer wanted the car. But of course by this time all paperwork had went through to the bank. . . . . . Drove the truck fine for about 8months, then broke down the same way as the very first time but on a bridge this time. . . . . . This time around I was told it was the engine, got a second opinion, said person said water pump. I fixed the water pump. Now guess what??? its actually the engine. . . . I am blown away by how many problems I have had with this Ford Explorer. . . . . I thought I was making a great purchase going with a Ford. This truck sat in the driveway for a year while in nursing school. . . . . I am lost and at my wits end. . . . . When I look for recalls all I am seeing is suspension issues or towing. . . . When I talk to mechanics they say these models are know for bad engines, thus is another reason why the 2011 Ford Explorer engines are more expensive. . . . . I am looking for help. Has anyone else had these same issues. I owe 14000 still on this truck and how could it need a new engine already?.

Its a known fact that while driving, the water pumps suddenly break with no prior warning/symptom. Fluids mix as a result, contaminated fluids mandate complete engine replacement . Ford motor CO. Will not assume any responsibility or offer one bit of assistance for repair costs when dealerships could have offered water pump replacement as a preventative maintenance item. Dealership is now asking me for $7100. 00 to replace engine when this all could have been circumvented with a simple maintenance recommendation from the dealers who know this is going to happen. Vehicle was purchased pre-owned from a Ford dealer with a Ford 100,000 mile extended warranty (which expired as of my last oil change) and I am still paying off the vehicle itself. Ford had the audacity to say "you can apply for a Ford credit card to pay for your engine" when I told them that $7,100. 00+ tax is currently outside of my lump sum current budget parameters. Ford assumes no level of accountability for these poorly manufactured cars and the consumers who purchase them are sheer victims. Never will another Ford be purchased within my family again if they do not step up to the plate and offer some form of assistance for this all too common malfunction.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. While driving approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled without warning. A few minutes later, the low oil pressure indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to perry Ford of poway (12740 poway rd, poway, CA 92064) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced, and also the water pump failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Have extensive engine damage due to water pump failure with no warning! I was driving my vehicle down a main highway and all of a sudden the "engine coolant overtemp" came on then "low oil pressure" and my vehicle shut down! I couldn't drive the vehicle. Luckily I drifted to side of the road so that my car could be towed without having an accident! shop determined water pump failure and water leaked into my engine poor engine design on Fords part) and destroyed the engine with no warning! no engine light came on or anything. Please investigate this. There are numerous complaints about this same situation. I called Ford to complain but all they did was take down my compliant. This is a safety issue because I was driving in traffic and this could have caused an accident. The whole car just shut down!.

Long story short, I pulled out of my neighborhood got about a quarter of a mile down the road. Heard the drive belt squeal for about 15 seconds, followed by check engine light, and extreme engine knock. The vehicle was shut off immediately. The codes read, crankshaft/camshaft correlation bank a sensor 1, the second code was engine knock. Vehicle towed to the dealer were they had 2 of their top technicians look at the vehicle and the both reported the water pump had failed and filled the engine up with coolant which cause the engine to expire. My wife only had the truck for 2 years and she's very careful driver. No woarning signs of a failing water pump. Just got back from a 7hr road trip a week before the water pump failed and the engine expired.

2011 Ford Explorer. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure. The consumer stated the engine over heated and failed without warning. The water pump failed. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the repairs.