2011 Ford Explorer Service and Repair Manual
Covers the 2011 Ford Explorer sport utility in four trims, with a 3.5-litre gasoline V6. Factory procedures, specifications and torque values for this model year.
NHTSA holds 1,195 owner complaints against the 2011 Explorer, most often about steering (741).
Engines covered
- 3.5L V6 (213 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sport utility
Trims covered
- Base
- Limited
- XLT
- XLT Base
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in in
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, In
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain replacement steering gears installed on model year 2011-2012 Explorers as service parts in September 2013 and January 2014. The affe
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the access
All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ini
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification numbe
Certain 2011-2017 Model Year Explorer Vehicles Rear Wheel Knuckle Replacement REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Program Terms: added 21R01 and 21R02 REASON FOR PROVIDING A NO-COST, ONE-TIME REPAIR: added 21R01 and 21R02 OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING
Certain 2011 - 2013 Model Year Explorer Vehicles with Rear Wheel Knuckles that have been Replaced Rear Toe Link Inspection/Replacement Under Safety Recall 21S43, some of the affected vehicles that have had one (or both) rear wheel knuckle(s
Certain 2011-2017 Model Year Explorer Vehicles Rear Toe Link Replacement Under Safety Recall 21S32, some of the affected vehicles exposed to a highly corrosive environment where road salt is used extensively during winter months, have exper
Certain 2011-2017 Model Year Explorer Vehicles Rear Wheel Knuckle Replacement Ref 21S32 Submitting Owner Letter
This program provides a no-cost, one-time repair (if needed) to the rear wheel knuckles for six (6) months from the Repair Order (RO) opening date for field service actions 21S32 or 21S43 provided that the RO opening date occurs on or befor
Showing the 8 most recent of 53 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
ALWAYS GOT TIRED WHEN I DROVE THE VEHICLE. I NEVER FELT COMPLETELY ALERT WHEN I DROVE IT. I WOULDN'T TAKE MY GRANDCHILD ANYWHERE WITH ME IN THAT VEHICLE BECAUSE I DIDN'T FEEL COMFO
ALWAYS GOT TIRED WHEN I DROVE THE VEHICLE. I NEVER FELT COMPLETELY ALERT WHEN I DROVE IT. I WOULDN'T TAKE MY GRANDCHILD ANYWHERE WITH ME IN THAT VEHICLE BECAUSE I DIDN'T FEEL COMFO
Showing the 2 most serious of 1195 complaints filed with NHTSA.
