| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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.
2011 Ford Explorer engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 21 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 | Electronic cooling fans stopped working cuasing the car to overheat when stopped. Additionally, the air conditioning stopped working directly related to the cooling system. |
| 1000 mi | software update |
| 2000 mi | Car made screeching noise from engine right after ignition. Dealer could not replicate. |
2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 56380 mi C $125 |
Overheated. Engine cooling fan stopped working. Replaced under extended warranty. |
| 26000 mi | car lurches upon acceleration. dealer doesn't know what causes it. |
| 22000 mi | leak from cooling system/heater core. Had to remove dash to replace part! |
| 145000 mi US $200 |
Oil pressure sensor failed and was replaced. |
| 81000 mi US $100 |
Oil leaking - updated gasket |
| 53000 mi US $45 |
Ignition was stuck on Saturday; resolved by Ford Roadside assistance. Took to dealer on Monday, 7/14; unable to duplicate or find any issues. Charged for 1/2 hour labor. |
| 45700 mi US $300 |
Bad ignition coil replaced |
2011 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 79000 mi US $55 |
Vapor Canister Purge Valve was clogged/dirty. Removed and cleaned to solve the problem, at least for the short term. |
| 121000 mi US $250 |
Low oil pressure light kept coming on in an Erratic manner. The throttle body was replaced because it was clogged with metal dust build up. |
| 196000 mi US $300 |
Primary O2 sensors failed. Replaced both upstream O2's and spark plugs while it was apart. |
| 48000 mi US $150 |
Serpentine belt replaced, was squealing and slipping in wet conditions |
| 52000 mi US $100 |
Oil leak in front cover. Replaced gasket. |
| 20000 mi | TSB with electrical connector on fan. This repair was during a routine oil change. |
| 59000 mi | Exhaust fumes present in vehicle after aggressive acceleration. Smell especially noticeable after highway merging. Told even though this was a TSB that this item was related to body panels. $900 quote for repair (Extended wrnty not covered) |
| 60100 mi | Exhaust fumes present in vehicle after aggressive acceleration. Smell especially noticeable after highway merging. Ford covered all but $100 with OoW assistance. |
| 63000 mi | Exhaust in cabin (second trip). |
| 25000 mi US $130 |
high water temp warning light on. |
| 32000 mi US $700 |
cooling fan not working |
| 25000 mi | Cooling fan replaced |
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