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2011 Ford Explorer

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$29,999 - $44,199
2011 Ford Explorer
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Key Specifications for 2011 Ford Explorer

Fuel Economy 8.0 - 12.5 City/HWY combined
Horsepower 237 - 290 hp
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive
Engine Gasoline
Torque 250 - 255 ft-lb
Seats 6 - 7
 

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Recall Information

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Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2024-026
Recall date
2024-01-22
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
24S02
Units Affected:
93,349
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue: On certain vehicles, the exterior A-pillar trim on either side of the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the trim(s) could loosen and separate from the vehicle. Safety Risk: Trim that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the A-pillar trim.
Recall number
2019-280
Recall date
2019-06-11
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
19S17
Units Affected:
28,019
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension toe link(s) could break. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: This problem is more likely to occur on vehicles that are driven on rough roads. Safety Risk: A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install improved rear suspension toe links.
Recall number
2017-577
Recall date
2017-11-28
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
17S11
Units Affected:
3,396
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles operated in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, soil properties unique to these areas could cause an accumulation of soil to occur at the attachment point of the rear suspension toe link. This could impede the toe link's travel, causing bending stresses and potential fracture. A fractured toe link would affect vehicle handling and could increase the risk of a a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the toe links with revised parts. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2017-224.
Recall number
2015-127
Recall date
2015-03-24
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012 2013
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
15S11
Units Affected:
12,392
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the return spring within the interior door handle assembly could become unseated, resulting in an interior handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation. This could allow a door to unlatch during a side impact crash, which could increase the risk of injury to a seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and repair or replace the interior handles as necessary.
Recall number
2014-194
Recall date
2014-05-28
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012 2013
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
14S06
Units Affected:
11,923
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, a fault in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system could result in an immediate loss of power steering assist without warning to the driver. This would unexpectedly increase the steering effort force necessary to steer the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs as necessary and will reprogram the EPS controller with updated software. In the event that an EPS fault occurs, this updated software would allow for continued EPS function while displaying visual and audible warnings to the driver until the end of the drive cycle.
Recall number
2014-002
Recall date
2014-01-08
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
13S14
Units Affected:
20
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
A safety defect may exist in certain service parts installed after September 1st, 2013. Replacement steering gear assemblies could contain a defect potentially resulting in steering lockup and an inability to steer the vehicle. This would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Owners of affected vehicles will be notified based on warranty and dealer service records and affected parts will be replaced.
Recall number
2012-325
Recall date
2012-09-28
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012 2013
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
15,351
Notification Type:
Inconsequential
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Specifically, the compliance label identifies the vehicle type as "TRU/CAM" instead of "MPV/VTUM". Correction: Due to the inconsequential nature of this non-compliance, no action will be taken.
Recall number
2011-046
Recall date
2011-01-31
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2011
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
11C15
Units Affected:
239
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
On certain vehicles, the second row 60% seat (with a manual recliner mechanism) may have components that are out of dimensional specifications and thereby may not comply with the seatback strength requirements of the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 207 - Anchorage of Seats. In the event of a crash, the seatback may not provide the required strength, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the manual recliner mechanism.
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