2011 Ford Expedition: Structure complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints for the 2011 Ford Expedition that list the structure component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11328022 (filed 06/09/2020): “Drivers retractable running board malfunctions going up and extending. the running board has stopped midway during extension and have caused occupants to fall due to the running board suddenly collapsing to normal height with weight of the occupant on the running board. retraction of the running boa…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11288162 (filed 12/10/2019): “Winter 2019, passenger side door would not stay closed. appears to only happen when temperatures are below freezing. started to happen on drivers side a day later. i've noticed water inside on the sill plate of the vehicle after it rains. i suspect water is making it's way into the door. the issue h…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11195274 (filed 04/09/2019): “Aluminum lift gate paint is cracking and peeling simiar to all other years of expedition. previous and post years continue to have the same issue. not a fluke or one off in paint preparation defects.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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