2011 Ford Explorer Engine Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are engine problems on the 2011 Ford Explorer?
100 owners have reported engine problems on the 2011 Ford Explorer, 8% of all complaints for this year and the 3rd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 45,000–117,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
100 complaints 8% of all 2011 complaints 85,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (75 of 100). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.
Engine complaints by Explorer year
Related recalls
No recall covers engine problems on the 2011 Ford Explorer. See all 8 recalls for this year.
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Other 2011 Ford Explorer problems
Common questions
What are common 2011 Ford Explorer engine problems?
Complaints most often name the exhaust system and manifold / header / muffler / tail pipe.
At what mileage do 2011 Ford Explorer engine problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 45,000–117,000 miles. The middle value is about 85,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2011 Ford Explorer engine problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2011 Ford Explorer. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Explorer year has the most engine complaints?
The 2016 Explorer, with 483 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.