There are 3 owner-reported lighting complaints for the 2011 Ford Explorerin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
WHEN IT RAINS, THE RAIN COMES IN THE TRUCK AND SEEPS THROUGH THE SEATBELTS, THE FRONT PASSENGER INTERIOR HANDLE, THE TWO LIGHTS IN THE TOP OF THE TRUCK (ABOVE THE CONSOLE), THE STERIO IN THE BACK, THE PASSENGER SIDE UNDER THE DASHBOARD, THROUGH THE TRIM OF THE WINDOWS ON DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, AND INSIDE THE SUNROOF (YES, THE WINDOWS AND SUNROOF IS CLOSED). THIS HAPPENS IF THE TRUCK IS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY, AND WHEN DRIVING. MY GUESS IS THAT SOMETHING WAS NOT PROPERLY SEALED WHEN THE TRUCK WAS BEING MADE.
THE SAFETY HAZARD LIGHTS BUTTON DOES NOT WORK. UNABLE TO TURN HAZARD LIGHT ON. BUTTON IS COMPLAINED ABOUT IN MANY ONLINE FORMS FOR DYING OR JUST NOT WORKING.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ILLUMINATION OF THE HEADLIGHTS WAS EXTREMELY DIM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD ADJUST THE LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLIGHTS. THE SAME FAILURE RECURRED SOON AFTER THE ADJUSTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5. UPDATED 02/09/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD LIGHTS WERE DESIGNED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. UPDATED 02/13/12
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 25, 2026