2011 Ford Explorer Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2011 Ford Explorer, 0% of the 1,197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The message Camera not Available - Contact Local Dealer was displayed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11669246, filed 2025-06, 125,000 miles“The Electronic power steering went out for the third time while trying to park at grocery store parking lot. We have paid for 3 replacements and reprogramming now for the 3rd time it’s out again.”
NHTSA complaint #11534581, filed 2023-07Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 7 | 6% |
| 2022 | 23 | 8% |
| 2021 | 36 | 8% |
| 2020 | 104 | 8% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 26 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 0% |
| 2016 | 6 | 0% |
| 2015 | 147 | 8% |
| 2014 | 29 | 2% |
| 2013 | 38 | 2% |
| 2012 | 12 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford Explorer
742 complaintsOther or unknown
118 complaintsBody and structure
110 complaintsElectrical system
95 complaintsEngine
83 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
64 complaintsAir bags
44 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsElectronic stability control
28 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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