2011 Ford Expedition Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2011 Ford Expedition has a Complaint Index of 5, the lowest among the 21 model years, and carries a Best verdict. It has 71 complaints, no recalls, and no crashes tied to open safety campaigns, making it one of the stronger years for this model.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 5/100
- #20 of 21 Expedition years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 71
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 15
- 13 city / 18 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2011 Ford Expedition problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain21 (30%)
- Structure & Body19 (27%)
- Engine18 (25%)
- Electrical System8 (11%)
- Other8 (11%)
- Fuel System4 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (4%)
- Brakes2 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (3%)
- Airbags1 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe transmissions locking up or shifting unexpectedly into drive while trying to reverse or select neutral, sometimes leading to a crash.
- Some drivers report sudden stalling at low speeds, such as 20 mph, followed by a check engine light and diagnosed transmission failure.
- Several complaints describe headrests set at an uncomfortable, acute angle that cannot be adjusted, raising concern about injury risk in a crash.
- One owner reported a burning odor and smoke inside the cabin from an electrical issue at high mileage.
- An airbag reportedly deployed in an empty passenger seat during a low-speed collision with no passenger present.
- A rear-wheel lockup and stall were reported at highway speed on one vehicle, with intermittent recurrence.
2011 Ford Expedition recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2011 Ford Expedition fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13 MPG
- Highway
- 18 MPG
- Combined
- 15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2011 compared with other Expedition years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Ford Expedition reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2011 Expedition ranks as the best year in the lineup, with a Complaint Index of 5 out of 100 and no recalls.
- What problems does the 2011 Ford Expedition have?
- The top reported problem area is Transmission & Powertrain, making up 30% of complaints, followed by Structure & Body issues like uncomfortable headrests at 27%, and Engine complaints at 25%.
- Does the 2011 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Ford Expedition.
- What year Ford Expedition should I avoid?
- Among Expedition years, 2017 through 2021 all carry Avoid verdicts, with 2020 having the highest Complaint Index at 100. The 2011 model year is rated Best by comparison.
- How many complaints does the 2011 Ford Expedition have?
- NHTSA lists 71 complaints for the 2011 Ford Expedition, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.