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2011 Ford Expedition Engine Problems

Engine complaints make up 18 of 71 total complaints (25%) filed for the 2011 Ford Expedition. The median mileage at failure was about 88,404 miles, and NHTSA lists no related recalls for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
18
25% of 71
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
88,404 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine loses power or fails to accelerate suddenly while driving, sometimes preceded by a thud-type noise.
  • Engine shakes uncontrollably at various speeds, occurring when the brake pedal is depressed.
  • Owners report jerking or abnormal noises from the engine when coming to a stop.
  • A strong fuel odor and intermittent clicking noise from the fan were reported without the vehicle being diagnosed or repaired.
  • A burnt exhaust odor enters the cabin during hard acceleration above 3000 rpm.

When 2011 Ford Expedition engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 14, 2011, latest Dec 5, 2025.

2011 Ford Expedition engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2011Sep 2014Mar 2016May 2018Apr 2019Apr 2023
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2011 to Dec 2025; peak Feb 2015 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Ford Expedition

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Expedition model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20109 (16%)
  2. 201118 (25%)
  3. 201228 (24%)
  4. 201317 (18%)
  5. 201414 (19%)
  6. 201542 (26%)
  7. 201653 (25%)
  8. 201758 (16%)
  9. 2018126 (34%)
  10. 2019142 (28%)
  11. 202064 (15%)
  12. 202166 (28%)
  13. 202218 (16%)
  14. 202313 (20%)
  15. 202413 (17%)
  16. 20253 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2011 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA lists 18 engine-related complaints out of 71 total complaints for the 2011 Expedition, which is 25% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Expedition engine?
No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to this engine complaint area for the 2011 Expedition.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is about 88,404 miles.
Did engine problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records show 1 crash and 0 injuries and 0 fires linked to engine complaints for the 2011 Expedition.
How does 2011 compare to other Expedition model years for engine complaints?
The 2011 Expedition's 25% share of engine complaints is similar to 2010 (16%) and 2012 (24%), but lower than peak years like 2018 (34%) and 2019 (28%).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.