2011 Ford Expedition Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Expedition years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 25th of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Ford Expedition. That ranks 25th out of 33 Expedition model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (21 complaints, 30%), typically at around 37,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 71owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Ford Expedition problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 21 | 30% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 11 | 15% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 10 | 14% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 8 | 11% | 300 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 11% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 10% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 10% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 6% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 4% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% | 33,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 3% | 79,989 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 3% | 45,296 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 74 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 153,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Ford Expedition recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Ford Expedition.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Unexpected Transmission Downshift (RQ17010) — opened Dec 25, 2017, closed Oct 22, 2019, led to recall 19V075000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Ford Expedition. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 136,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 336,000. The contact…
Hard, delayed, jump from idle when accelerator is pressed. Hard shift from park to reverse.
I bought this vehicle early 2023. From the moment I bought it Iâve had a loud ticking sound come from the dash or the motor when I start the car also when itâs really hot out. It also didnât blow cold air. So I had to save up enough money to replace the AC components in my 2011 expedition…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front blower system was seized. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed HVAC blower motor. The contact was informed that…
So my 2011 expedition has a lead frame problem it is stuck in 4th gear and all the warning lights are on associating the lead frame. The shop I left told me it Is the lead frame. The problem is the ford f150 with the exact same transmission as mine has a recall for that exact part. But no recall on…
Other Ford Expedition years
← 2010 Expedition · 2012 Expedition →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Expedition | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 Expedition | 10 | 2 |
| 2025 Expedition | 37 | 6 |
| 2024 Expedition | 77 | 7 |
| 2023 Expedition | 65 | 8 |
| 2022 Expedition | 115 | 12 |
| 2021 Expedition | 237 | 12 |
| 2020 Expedition | 423 | 18 |
| 2019 Expedition | 516 | 11 |
| 2018 Expedition | 378 | 14 |
| 2017 Expedition | 357 | 4 |
| 2016 Expedition | 217 | 3 |
| 2015 Expedition | 164 | 3 |
| 2014 Expedition | 72 | 0 |
| 2013 Expedition | 92 | 0 |
| 2012 Expedition | 118 | 3 |
| 2011 | 71 | 0 |
| 2010 Expedition | 58 | 0 |
| 2009 Expedition | 28 | 1 |
| 2008 Expedition | 146 | 3 |
| 2007 Expedition | 215 | 2 |
| 2006 Expedition | 299 | 2 |
| 2005 Expedition | 315 | 0 |
| 2004 Expedition | 296 | 0 |
| 2003 Expedition | 615 | 1 |
| 2002 Expedition | 340 | 2 |
| 2001 Expedition | 578 | 6 |
| 2000 Expedition | 890 | 7 |
| 1999 Expedition | 946 | 5 |
| 1998 Expedition | 836 | 5 |
| 1997 Expedition | 853 | 7 |
| 1996 Expedition | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Expedition | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Expedition?
Owners most often report power train, engine, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Ford Expedition?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 Ford Expedition a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Expedition model years, the 2011 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.