2011 Ford Explorer Electrical and AC Problems and Repair Histories
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2011 Ford Explorers for which no Electrical and Air Conditioning problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2011 Ford Explorer problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Electrical and AC problem frequency.
For 2011 Ford Explorer Electrical and AC problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2011 Ford Explorer Electrical and Air Conditioning problems and repair histories that follow it.
Ford Explorer Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2011 | Ford Explorer | 21 Explorers, 9.9 months of data per Explorer, average 19700 miles Small sample size. Join or 21 Explorers, 9.9 months of data per Explorer, average 19700 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Explorer in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | Nav system fault, Ford says they should have an update by Janaury, no solution currently. Screen goes black, no access to AC/Fan/Radio/Phone/Nav |
| Mar | 2012 | 12000 | 0 | Sync upgraded |
| Ford Explorer in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | keyless entry pad replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 18000 | 0 | The computer software has an issue; when hang up from phone call using Sync system the radio comes on - even when the radio WAS NOT on prior to the phone ringing. At that point, can't turn the radio off except by voice command. |
| Sep | 2012 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | 0 | Upgrade/fixes to Ford sync (dashboard controlling bluetooth phone connections, directions, climate, etc) |
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 20000 | 0 | MyFord Touch update. |
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | Radio intermittently receiving signals. |
| Dec | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | microsoft sync system has many issues and needs update that is very time consuming and not user friendly |
| Dec | 2012 | 33000 | 150 | Dead battery |
| Mar | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 5000 | 0 | audio for the DVD system on rear headrests does not work through thru the vehicle radio as indicated in the user guide, transmitted over a "unused" frequency which apparently is not really unused depending on the locale you are in. static. |
2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 54000 | 0 | Navigation System randomly shuts down |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | The MYFORD SYNC system completely crashed. NAVI stopped working, phone would not stay paired, HVAC controlls would not work during system crash. System would indicate several USB connection when on 1 was plugged in. |
| Ford Explorer in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 1000 | 0 | MyFordTouch had some issues. Dealer said that they needed to update the software. Problems were, cell phone would not sync, clock not keeping time. |
| Ford Explorer in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 2480 | 0 | Active Park Assist not working. Diagnosed right front sensor faulty. Replacement part ordered. Replaced right front sensor to correct fault in Active Park Assist. |
| Jan | 2012 | 4740 | 0 | Rain sensing wipers would sometimes do a random wipe when there was no reason for it. Dealer replaced the processor. |
| Mar | 2012 | 5580 | 0 | A performance upgrade was installed for MyFord Touch (MFT). Many owners experienced various problems with MFT and Ford redesigned and worked on the software package. New navigation card was also installed. |
| Apr | 2012 | 5580 | 0 | Customer Satisfaction Program 12B36. Reprogram the Powertrain Control Module to randomly run cooling fans at high speed to prevent possible contamination of the internal electrical contacts of the cooling fan motors. |
| Nov | 2012 | 7120 | 0 | MyFord Touch software update and installation of a new A4 SD card for the navigation. |
| Mar | 2013 | 8060 | 0 | Over the past few months I had to trickle charge the battery several times since it was low. Never failed to start the car. Battery was tested when I went for season tire change and the result was that the battery was replaced. |
| Ford Explorer in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 16700 | 0 | Performance Update for Sync required visit to Dealer for most 2011 Explorers. |
| Feb | 2013 | 27300 | 0 | Master headrest DVD player (driver side) was resetting randomly and having issues with "Surround Around" (FM Modulation). Wiring Harness under the driver seat was loose causing intermittent failure. Repaired by dealer. |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | replaced a module in the sync system preventing pretty much everything from working, also replaced the side mirrors again for condensation in the led lights |
| Mar | 2013 | 11000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Explorer in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 0 | MFT (My ford Touch) multiple reflashs. Still very buggy but getting better. Reflashs done in May and in July. | |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | replaced passenger seat airbag wiring assembly... wires broke from moving the seat full forward |
2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 7000 | 0 | sync system voice recognition does not work very well |
| Jan | 2012 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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