2011 Ford Expedition problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (15) · Structure:body (9) · Seats (8)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
58 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (41)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Wheels 2024-07-24 · TSB 24-2188 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 22-2219 to update the parts list and service procedure to clarify applicable steps by vehicle application. some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 (non-raptor) vehicles equipped with 4wd may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel a
Equipment 2024-04-24 · SSM 52476 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
all accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. if the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicle s owner during initial delivery. unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad,
Structure 2023-04-04 · SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for 2000-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. it is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (vin) from a different vehicle. most modules on these affe
Power Train 2022-06-21 · TSB 22-2219 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 (non-raptor) vehicles equipped with 4wd may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. this may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (iwe). to correct this condition, follow the service procedure
Power Train 2020-11-12 · 19N01-S3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain 2011 - 2013 model year f-150 and 2012- 2013 model year expedition/navigator vehicles equipped with a 6r80 transmission transmission molded leadframe extended coverage in some of the affected vehicles, an output shaft speed (oss) sensor failure may result in an illuminated malfunction indica
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What owners report
2026-06-11 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 336,000 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2011 ford expedition. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 136,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 336,000. the contact called the seller, who advised that the sale was f…”
2026-03-05 · Power Train“hard, delayed, jump from idle when accelerator is pressed. hard shift from park to reverse. …”
2025-12-05 · Unknown Or Other“i bought this vehicle early 2023. from the moment i bought it i’ve had a loud ticking sound come from the dash or the motor when i start the car also when it’s really hot out. it also didn’t blow cold air. so i had to save up enough money to replace the ac components in my 2011 expedition. after i got it “repaired” it only lasted about six months a…”
2024-10-02 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:compressor · 153,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 ford expedition. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front blower system was seized. the vehicle was driven to the residence. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed hvac blower motor. the contact was informed that the hvac blower motor needed to be replaced. the veh…”
2024-05-08 · Power Train“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. the problem is the ford f150 with the exact same transmission as mine has a recall for that exact part. but no recall on the expiration with the exact same transmission as…”
2024-01-19 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 115,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 ford expedition. the contact stated that the locking assembly on the driver’s side door was frozen and failed to operate as designed. due to the issue, the contact was unable to enter the vehicle without using a hair dryer to warm up the lock. however, once the door was opened, the door was unable to close until the lock was…”
2023-04-20 · Engine“the engine is blown at 125k miles when all servicing and maintenance was done at the dealership. somewhere around 50k to 60k miles, i complained to the dealership about a ticking noise from the engine and was told multiple times it was "normal with this engine". well this engine blew while i was on my way to take the kids to school. i was on the i…”
2022-04-04 · Wheels“while getting tires replaced (discount tire), the representative pointed out that the aluminum-shelled lug nuts had swollen and become so deformed that the correctly sized socket could not be used. furthermore they could not be accurately torqued. the lug nuts had to be replaced, which cost $175.…”
2022-03-16 · Wheels“2 piece lug nuts swelled creating a dangerous situation where the lugs were extremely difficult to remove. if the vehicle experienced a flat tire, they would be difficult if not impossible to remove on the road.…”
2022-02-22 · Electrical System · 177,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2011 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving, there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle. the contact stated at the time she did not see any smoke coming from her vehicle, so she assumed it was the outside. the contact stated that once she parked her vehicle, she sat inside the vehicle for approximately one h…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.