The Lemon Index2011 Ford Expedition.
The 2011 Ford Expedition is better than average by owner complaints: 24 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 51, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 13 to 16 mpg combined. The best Ford Expedition year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 71 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford Expedition year. 2011 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 16K to 112K miles on the car (58 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 13K–91K miles
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 41 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- There is a noise coming from the front hub integrated wheel end (iwe) areas and when shifted…
- Lincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 rpm, there may be an intermittent rattle noise
- Ford 2011-2015 f-150 expedition , transit,2015 lincoln navigator: some vehicles equipped with…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedUnexpected transmission downshift2017–2019
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition SUV 4x4 | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford Expedition SUV 4x2 | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $4000–4950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 5.4L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
The headrest angle of my 2011 Ford Expedition is extremely uncomfortable. Should Ford be required to give or sell me a headrest that does not hurt me?
2011 Ford Expedition owner · NHTSA complaint 10411864
More owner reports
Driver and front passenger head rests at very acute angles. Without altering the head rests it appears any crash impact would cause both driver and front passenger severe injury.
NHTSA complaint 10432546
Quick answers
Is the 2011 Ford Expedition reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 51; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Expedition year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2011 Ford Expedition problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (38%), seats (33%) and engine (8%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford Expedition have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Ford Expedition get?
13 to 16 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2011 Ford Expedition problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 16,500 and 112,800 miles. The middle report was at 55,000 miles, from 58 complaints.
Does the 2011 Ford Expedition have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 38% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2011 Ford Expedition cost in fuel a year?
About $4000 to $4950 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2011 Ford Expedition have?
5.4L 8-cyl.
What Ford Expedition year is better than the 2011?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2012 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works