Component Record

Ford Explorer 2011 Steering Problems

748 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2011 Ford Explorer - 62% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage748 complaints

748 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

14V286000Reported May 29, 2014 - 179,027 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on May 29, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 179,027 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Unknown Or Other113 Vehicle Structure111 Engine104 Electrical System95 Power Train64 Air Bags44

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.