Component Record

Ford Explorer 2011 Suspension Problems

24 distinct owners reported a suspension problem on the 2011 Ford Explorer - 2% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage24 complaints

24 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

19V435000Reported June 10, 2019 - 1,194,173 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,194,173 vehicles across all affected models.

21V746000Reported September 22, 2021 - 150,723 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 150,723 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Steering748 Unknown Or Other113 Vehicle Structure111 Engine104 Electrical System95 Power Train64

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.