2011 FORD EXPLORER Seats Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 2011 FORD EXPLORER
6 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Seats Complaints
I HAVE MY AIR BAG LIGHT ON MY DASH, AND MY EMERGENCY LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. THIS CAR IS TOO YOUNG TO HAVE SUCH PROBLEMS. MY PASSENGER BACK SEAT BELT CASE IS BROKEN AS WELL. THE STITCHING ON THE SEAT BELT SEEM TO BE TEARING. THIS IS ONLY A 2011 FORD EXPLORER IT IS WAY TO YOUNG FOR ALL THESE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES. MY MECHANIC CANT FIGURE IT OUT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED MESSAGE CAME ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MAKE ANY TURNS OR MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER POWERING OFF AND RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO FILED A REPORT AND DID NOT OFFER ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,472 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 29,600. UPDATED 09/21/12*LJ THE CONSUMER THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL FAILURES AND RELATED MESSAGES APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL'S MESSAGE CENTER. THE DEALER FOUND A DIAGNOSTIC CODE FOR THE SPEED SENSORS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 09/27/2012 *JS *TR
SINCE I PURCHASED MY EXPLORER IN APRIL 2011, I HAVE HAD TO SEE MY DOCTOR FOR VERY EXTREME LOWER BACK PAINS, I ALSO HAVE TO GO WEEKLY FOR CHIROPRATIC CARE, ACUPUNCTURE AND TRACTION FOR STRETCHING THE VERTEBRAE IN MY BACK. THE NERVES ARE CONSTANTLY PINCHING AND CAUSE SHARP PAINS THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND NIGHT. I AM NEARLY DISABLED BECAUSE OF THESE SEATS. I CANNOT WORK DUE TO THE PAIN AND FEAR I WILL BECOME PERMANENTLY DISABLED VERY SOON. THIS IS MY ONLY CAR, SO IT MUST BE REMEDIED A.S.A.P.. I HAVE DRIVEN MY DAUGHTERS BORROWED CAR AND HAVE NO PAINS ASSOCIATED WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLES I DRIVE. *KB
ARM RESTS FOR DRIVER'S SEAT TOO FAR FROM SEAT, ESPECIALLY ON THE LEFT, AND PROVIDE NO SUPPORT. NOT A PROBLEM FOR LOCAL DRIVING BUT ON LONG TRIPS CAUSES ARM FATIGUE. *KB
THE ACUTE ANGLE ON FORD EXPEDITION ARE UNSAFE AND CAUSE SEVERE MUSCLE FATIGUE AND STRESS. FORD PROVIDES NO EXPLANATION AS TO THEIR PURPOSE, NOR DO THEY PROVIDE ANY GUIDELINES AS TO THE PROPER ADJUSTMENT OR FIT. I AM NOT ONLY ANGRY AND DISAPPOINTED AT FORD BUT ALSO THE GOVERNMENT. WHERE ARE YOU GUYS? WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH ALL THE TAX MONEY WE'RE SENDING YOU? WHERE'S THE TESTING AND OVERSIGHT? PS YOU DID NOT INCLUDE THE FORD EXPEDITION IN YOUR LISTS SO I HAD TO CHOOSE THE EXPLORER. I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS. *TR
LEAR CORPORATION AND FORD ALREADY KNEW THAT A SPACER/WASHER WAS LEFT OFF THE EXPLORER BY THREE ROTATING LEAR EMPLOYEES ON THE NIGHT SHIFT. THESE EMPLOYEES WERE NOT PENALIZED IN ANY WAY. THE SHIFT STINKS OF NEPOTISM AND EVERY OTHER EOE/EEO MISDEED. OTHER EMPLOYEES, NOT MEETING NUMBERS(NOT QUALITY ISSUES) ARE BEING WALKED OUT. THIS LEAR FACILITY, IN HAMMOND, INDIANA, RECEIVES A $5000 FEDERAL TAX CREDIT FOR EACH NEW W2 FORM TURNED IN. *TR
Other 2011 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas
Steering
718 complaints
Unknown Or Other
110 complaints
Electrical System
88 complaints
Engine
82 complaints
Power Train
62 complaints
Structure
53 complaints
Structurebody
47 complaints
Air Bags
44 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
35 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
28 complaints
Suspension
24 complaints
Service Brakes
21 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
15 complaints
Seat Belts
14 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
9 complaints
Visibilitywiper
9 complaints
Wheels
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Traction Control System
5 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
4 complaints
Visibility
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
2 complaints
Steeringsteering Control Module
2 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Warnings
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemsoftware
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Traintransmission Casehousing
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structureinterior Panelsdoor
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshieldcritical Fasteners
1 complaint