Complaints
91
per 10K Sold
22.5
US Sales
40,498
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2011 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#121 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:55,872 mi
Crash-related:1
#211 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:114,443 mi
#39 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:52,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Ford Expedition.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 21 | 1 | — | 55,872 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 11 | — | — | 114,443 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | — | — | 4,258 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | — | 90,714 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | 1 | 82,364 mi | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Compressor | 1 | — | — | — |
Transmission / Drivetrain
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,872
Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,443
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,000
Seat-Related Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
4,258
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,714
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
82,364
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Compressor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2011 Ford Expedition — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2011 Ford Expedition reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2011 Ford Expedition has 91 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 21 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Ford Expedition?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (21 complaints, avg 55,872 mi); Engine Problems (11 complaints, avg 114,443 mi); Body Structure (9 complaints, avg 52,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Ford Expedition?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 65,539 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2011 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Ford Expedition include 3 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2011 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2011 Ford Expedition as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2011 Ford Expedition?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Expedition reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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