How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2011 Ford Explorer have?

NHTSA lists 64 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2011 Explorer, which is 5% of the 1,197 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Explorer transmission or powertrain?

No related recalls are listed in the data for this problem area on the 2011 Explorer.

At what mileage do 2011 Ford Explorer powertrain problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Explorer is 50,500 miles.

Did the 2011 Ford Explorer powertrain issues cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 Explorer lists 2 crashes and 1 injury, with 0 fires reported.

How does the 2011 Explorer compare to other model years for this issue?

The 2011 Explorer's 5% share of complaints in this area is on the lower end compared to years like 2020, which reported a 40% share, and 2010, which reported 25%.

2011 Ford Explorer Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 64 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Explorer, 5% of its 1,197 total complaints for the model year. The median mileage at failure is 50,500. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 64; 5% of 1,197
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 50,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of power steering assist accompanied by a dashboard message such as "power assist failure" or "service [vin]" while accelerating through an intersection.
Some drivers describe the powertrain malfunction light with a wrench symbol illuminating along with a total loss of power while accelerating from a stop.
Several owners noticed a transmission slip or jump when the vehicle was stopped at a light, just before a separate power steering failure occurred.
One complaint describes the power steering going out again five days after a first incident, this time while driving about 35 mph, with the vehicle needing to be pulled over and restarted.
A recurring pattern shows the power steering assist cutting out in a parking lot or driveway with a steering-related warning light, sometimes resolving itself after the vehicle is turned off and restarted.

When 2011 Ford Explorer transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 13, 2012, latest Feb 13, 2026.

64 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2012 Q3 (6).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Explorer model year

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

201028 (25%)
201164 (5%)
201255 (7%)
2013119 (5%)
201479 (5%)
201586 (5%)
2016214 (9%)
2017123 (7%)
201850 (7%)
201935 (12%)
2020487 (40%)
2021121 (28%)
202261 (23%)
202312 (11%)
20241 (5%)
202515 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2011 Ford Explorer have?: NHTSA lists 64 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2011 Explorer, which is 5% of the 1,197 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Explorer transmission or powertrain?: No related recalls are listed in the data for this problem area on the 2011 Explorer.
At what mileage do 2011 Ford Explorer powertrain problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Explorer is 50,500 miles.
Did the 2011 Ford Explorer powertrain issues cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 Explorer lists 2 crashes and 1 injury, with 0 fires reported.
How does the 2011 Explorer compare to other model years for this issue?: The 2011 Explorer's 5% share of complaints in this area is on the lower end compared to years like 2020, which reported a 40% share, and 2010, which reported 25%.