P2111 on FORD EXPLORER
What P2111 Means on Your FORD EXPLORER
Real FORD EXPLORER Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)
"While driving 2006 ford explorer shuts down several time at different occasion sometimes a little wrench appears and gas pedal becomes unresponsive and cruise control can not be engage and vehicle idle very rough when come to a stop."
"My 2011 ford explorer lost power even though the engine did not die there was no power when pressing on gas pedal. the yellow wrench light came on the panel. i turned the ignition off and waited a few minutes and it restarted. i took it to a dealer and they couldn't get anything to register."
"I/we have had multiple occasions of the engine failure to accelerate while in a regular driving mode. the engine will not continue to respond to the accelerator. the vehicle was driven to the local ford dealer and they were unable to duplicate the problem."
"While driving, the vehicle will drop out of drive, the engine will run roughly, the engine will not respond to accelerator pedal inputs. The service engine light will illuminate. If I coast to the side of the road, turn off the vehicle, then restart it, it runs normally as if nothing has gone wrong."
"Throttlebody p2111 code. loss of engine power. not covered by factory service bulletin 13n03."
Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Common Causes of P2111 on FORD EXPLORER
Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.
Complaint Trend by Year
What To Do Next
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Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.
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Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
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Compare repair quotes
Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.