Vehicle Report

2011 Ford Explorer

XLT 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

VIN 1FMHK7D83BGA10873
SUV Front Wheel Drive Automatic America/United States
2011 Ford Explorer front view
2011
Year
Ford
Make
Explorer
Model
$31,520
MSRP

Safety Recalls

8 open campaigns
24V031000 2024-01-19
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on mod...

21V746000 2021-09-22
SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,...

Fix: Dealer will inspect for the presence of a CABJ. If a CABJ of any design is found, the dealer will inspect the tightness of the CABJ, and replace the CABJ, knuckle, and/or toe link...

19V435000 2019-06-10
SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free...

17E048000 2017-08-28
WHEELS:HUB

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearing...

Fix: Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for th...

15V171000 2015-03-24
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return...

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2015. Owne...

14V286000 2014-05-29
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 17, 2010, through February 28, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an intermittent connection in the ele...

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) software, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of motor position sensor...

14E001000 2014-01-06
STEERING

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain replacement steering gears installed on model year 2011-2012 Explorers as service parts in September 2013 and January 2014. The affected gears may lock, preventing the driv...

Fix: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the suspect steering gears with new steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2014. Customers may contact Fo...

11V063000 2011-02-02
SEATS

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 EXPLORER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 15, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 13, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SECOND ROW 60% SEATS WITH MANUAL RECLINER MECHANISMS THAT MAY HAVE COMPONENTS THAT ARE...

Fix: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHI...

Source: NHTSA, matched by year/make/model — recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer, who can also confirm remedy status for this exact VIN.

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine
3.5L V6
Type
Gas
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Valves
24 (Double overhead cam (DOHC))

Performance & Economy

Horsepower
290 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
255 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
0–60 mph
0.7 s
City / Highway
17 / 25 mpg
Combined
20 mpg
Fuel tank
18.6 gal
Range (combined)
316 mi

Dimensions & Weight

Length
197 in
Width
78 in
Height
70 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Curb weight
0 lbs
Gross weight
0 lbs
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Seats
7
Doors
5

Factory Equipment

Safety
2 front headrests 3 rear headrests Child seat anchors Dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags Dusk sensing headlamps Electronic brakeforce distribution Engine immobilizer Front fog/driving lights Front seatbelt pretensioners Front, rear and third row head airbags Post-collision safety system Remote anti-theft alarm system Stability control Tire pressure monitoring Traction control 4-wheel ABS Front and rear ventilated disc brakes Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation Rear center 3-point belt Rear door child safety locks Rear height adjustable headrests Turn signal mirrors Inflatable Rear Seatbelts (Late Availability) BLIS Blind Spot Information System w/Cross Traffic Alert
Convenience
2 one-touch power windows Digital keypad power door locks Heated mirrors Power mirrors
2011 Ford Explorer rear view
Rear three-quarter view

Factory Exterior Colors

Ingot Silver Metallic
White Suede
Sterling Grey Metallic
Gold Leaf Metallic
Tuxedo Black Metallic
Red Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat
Golden Bronze Metallic

Factory Warranty

basic 3 yr./ 36000 mi.
drivetrain 5 yr./ 60000 mi.
roadside 5 yr./ 60000 mi.
rust 5 yr./ unlimited mi.

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