2011 Ford Explorer: engine overheating

Filed Jun 14, 2024 · Engine · 200,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at various speeds, the engine overheated. The contact stated that the water pump was leaking, and the contact replaced the water pump himself. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was scanned with an ODB scanner an engine overheating code was retrieved. The contact stated that the radiator cooling fan failed to turn on. The contact stated he had installed a new temperature sensor, but the vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2020 · Engine · 136,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated and loss motive power. The contact stated that when the vehicle was designed, the water pump was placed on the inside of engine. The contact stated that when the water pump failed, coolant entered the engine which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was not repaired. Jefferson motor co inc, located at 141 lee st, jefferson, ga 30549, (706)367-5217, was contacted however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced at a cost of $8,000. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 178,805 miles · VA

Engine damage due to overheating. Regular and required oil changes are documented and implemented as scheduled. No other engine or vehicle malfunctions during the course of ownership, except regular oil changes and tire replacement. However, on may 15, 2019, vehicle sensor notified oil change needed. Five days later vehicle stalled at local motel due to decreased power, rocking motion of car and luckily we were able to slowly turn into local hotel to cut off engine and get to safety. After 2 hours of letting vehicle set and cool down, local mechanic, checked and said we had enough oil in vehicle and not sure what happened. Was able to drive vehicle home, with no sensors on dashboard alerting us to any further problems. Three days later, with no visible sensors flashing, car began to exhibit rocking motion not sputtering motion as I began to pull out in four-way intersection, and approaching traffic heading my way. Then suddenly, car regained power and was able to continue to proper lane as if nothing was wrong. After traveling another 1.6 miles, car just starting losing power, check engine, low oil pressure light, temperature light warning all appeared suddenly. I was able to drift in middle lane in front of dealership where vehicle was purchased. I immediatedly turned vehicle off and walked to dealership to get help in moving vehicle off the road. After 3days of waiting, duncah dealership in christiansburg, va, notifed us that head gasget was cracked and over 7,000 repair bill was needed to fix engine repair. As noted before no major problems has ever been repaired or replaced regarding this vehicle. During the two incidents regarding the vehhicle losing power, without no visible vehicle sensor notifications is of great concern to us regarding our safety in driving our vehicle. Thankfully, we weren't on a major highway.

Filed Jun 13, 2019 · Engine · 120,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. While the contact's wife was driving 35-40 MPH, the engine began to shudder. The contact's wife drove into a parking lot and the engine shut off. An independent mechanic arrived at the scene and diagnosed that coolant leaked into the engine and the engine block or head was cracked. The contact called willow brook (7301 kingery hwy, willowbrook, il 60527, (630) 986-5000) and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2018 · Engine · 77,802 miles · NJ

I was driving down the highway then all of the sudden the truck overheated at 65 MPH I got off at the next exit and stop the truck next thing I notice is smoke coming from the hood then I call a tow truck to go to a local shop now the mechanic say I need a new engine,I dont have the money to pay for a new engine and the labor the truck is not even pay off yet, unbelievable, now that I read up on this this happen to many other people this is a common problem that hasn't been recall yet smh

Filed Jul 7, 2015 · Electrical · 55,000 miles · WA

While idling and while getting car up to speed the AC cooling makes a weak sound and does not produce cool air. While idling the car overheats when the AC is on and blows hot air. Due to the effect this is a car with less than 60,000 miles on it the AC should still be in operational condition given it's only used 2-3 months a year since ownership. Car will also overheat while it's blowing heat during winter months. Engine coolant is at optimum levels and car will smoke while exhaust is on. This needs to be addressed and an investigation should be done as reading numbers reviews on-line this is an ongoing issue with all ford model vehicles, average costs to repair are over $2,000 to replace what should be a new AC system, we should not be having to replace the entire system due to known failure by ford.

Filed Jun 25, 2015 · Engine · 56,000 miles · PA

Since purchasing my 2011 explorer, I have just replace the coolant fan on june 20,2015. This is the second time the fan has quit working entirely and caused the vehicle to overheat and required immediate replacement. Requested ford to reimburse cost of most recent repair.

Filed Aug 20, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 20,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start with the illumination of the key not detected warning message. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home where she received directions from the dealer over the phone in how to restart the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. The consumer stated the vehicle was installed with a no mechanical key start system. The ia key failed, which left the consumer stranded. The no key detected alert appeared on the dashboard. The key was fixed. However, the error message remained on the dashboard. Also, the engine overheated.

Filed May 29, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 19,000 miles · NY

Engine overheats when idle, or in slow stop and go traffic. I had this addressed once by ford due to a bulletin, but it seems to be doing it again.

Filed Sep 5, 2011 · Engine · 6,000 miles · CA

Cooling fans failed, engine overheated ran rough and then stopped running. 3/4 gallons of anti-freeze boiled out of overflow and on to engine.