2011 Ford Expedition
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 71
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Power train
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
2011: 71 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 853 |
| 1998 | 836 |
| 1999 | 946 |
| 2000 | 890 |
| 2001 | 578 |
| 2002 | 340 |
| 2003 | 615 |
| 2004 | 297 |
| 2005 | 315 |
| 2006 | 299 |
| 2007 | 215 |
| 2008 | 146 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2011 | 71 |
| 2012 | 118 |
| 2013 | 92 |
| 2014 | 71 |
| 2015 | 164 |
| 2016 | 216 |
| 2017 | 358 |
| 2018 | 381 |
| 2019 | 515 |
| 2020 | 416 |
| 2021 | 241 |
| 2022 | 116 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 79 |
| 2025 | 38 |
| 2026 | 11 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
31% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Ford Expedition. When the vehicle was shifted into reverse, the contact's vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a parked vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-03-09
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-08
I was driving 70 MPH on the highway on a straight away when my car suddenly downshifted to 2ND gear, then immediately to 1ST gear and then the wheels locked…
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-08
Engine
15% · 11 reportsStructure
14% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that when the rear driver side door was ajar, the retractable running boards retracted and caused a passenger's foot to be cut by the running boards.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-01-24
Seats
11% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The standard headrest in the 2011 Ford Expedition protrudes forward so much that I cannot sit with my back and shoulders leaning to the back of the seat without pushing my head forward, causing upper back and neck pain.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-14
Tl -the contact owns a 2011 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the angle on the headrest was making it difficult for the contact to position himself comfortably while driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-06-29
Vehicle speed control
10% · 7 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2017-12-25Recall queryClosed 2019-10-22 Unexpected Transmission Downshift
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Ford Expedition — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 10 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2011 Ford Expedition reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Ford Expedition is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Expedition?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Ford Expedition have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.