2011 Ford Expedition drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 22 complaints for the 2011 Ford Expedition, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I experience headaches and dizziness when driving there has been times I have to pull over to avoid crashing. I believe carbon monoxide may be the result of these symptoms.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford expedition. While attempting to accelerate on an incline, the vehicle decelerated and the front wheels failed to turn. The 4x4 system also independently activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who discovered that the 4x4 motor and solenoid failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 65,000.