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1FMHK8D87BG••••••2011 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2011 Ford EXPLORER build (30 vs 12).
30on this build
1100on the model
92builds in total
Most reportedSteering 20Structure 5Electrical System 2Wheels 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringNov 2025
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a grinding sound coming from the steering column while making left and right turns. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel jerked while driving and…
StructureJun 2025
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side windshield trim detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fractured front windshield A-Pillar trim. The contact received…
EngineJun 2022
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a popping sound then the vehicle stalled. The contact then stated that he attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to restart. There was no warning…
VisibilityMay 2021
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the sun roof exploded unexpectedly. There was no impact to the sun roof that could have caused it to shatter. The sun roof shards fell inside the vehicle onto the contact and her children however,…
Unknown Or OtherApr 2017
Often when I accelerate quickly, and every time I accelerate when going up hill there is a horrific smell from the exhaust and it fills the inside of the car. This has been going on since I bought the car in the beginning of 2017, and still occurs to today (8/13/18)
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMHK8D87BGA19467 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.