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2011 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (38%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (11%)

Chart based on 142 repairs.
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2011 Ford Explorer other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Ford Explorer

Engine not specified

13000 mi Loud wind noise in the upper right hand side of the windsheild. Wind noise is more noticalbe during windy conditions. 

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2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

43000 mi MYFordTouch 
31300 mi loose rear-view mirror 
20000 mi Power folding 3rd row seat stuck. Dealer found that sound insulation was interfering with seat operation. Said it is a known problem 
25000 mi passenger side power third row seat jammed. Seat is stuck halfway between folded flat and upright. Cannot move manually either. Dealer says new tracks must be installed. Parts ordered. Still waiting after 2 weeks. 
26000 mi waited 4 weeks for parts. dealer finally called and said parts had arrived. installed new tracks and a latch on the power folding 3rd row seats. 
34000 mi 3rd row power seats stuck during unfolding process. This is the 3rd time this has happened to this vehicle in 3 years. 
31000 mi Back hatch does not open all the way. Problem with gas shocks. 
32000 mi Back hatch does not open all the way. Problem with gas shocks. 
40200 mi Under engine air deflector failed and became detached. Appears to have been improperly reattached during oil changes. 

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2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

85000 mi

US $50
Vibration hum coming from front end, dealer could not find a problem. 
14200 mi TSB recall 
17300 mi front wiper stops working. 
3000 mi both side mirror replaced again due to moisture in the side indicator led's built into the mirrors.  
39000 mi Rear liftgate would not go all the way up 

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2011 Ford Explorer Other Problems

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