Ford Explorer Steering problems
0.32 vs. all vehicles Rising
68 of the 3,270 complaints about the Ford Explorer (2.1%) concern Steering, making it the model's #11 problem area. That share is 0.3× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
68Complaints · Steering
2.1%Share of complaints
0.32×vs. all vehicles
19Last 12 months
8.8%Share involving a crash or fire
0Related recalls
Analysis
19 Steering complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 13 in the 12 months before — up 46%.
6 of these reports (8.8%) describe a crash or fire, with 7 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Steering for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 19 · Previous 12 months: 13
What owners report
While traveling on I-26 east near North Carolina MM 51 in the left lane, the vehicle suddenly pulled uncontrollably to the left resulting in a sideswipe of the guardrail. The vehicle then swerved to the right stopping near the center of the interstate.
The lane assist system put the vehicle into a skid on snowy road with no markings on roadway. The vehicle is available to inspect but insurance company is pushing to pickup vehicle as it was totaled.
Twice the car has blown the main 80 amp fuse for the electric power steering after one of the front wheels hit something that caused the wheel to jerk slightly. I did not think either of these bumps should have caused the power steering to go out.
Steering fails to self-center after slight bear-left such as lane change manuver or steering to track a gentle left bend in road, typically holding ~10 degree left position of the steering wheel.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH, the steering wheel was abnormally loose, and the vehicle became uncontrollable.
When going around a curve the steering wheel is sticking on the right. I have to tighten my grip on the wheel and manually straighten the wheel. This happened to me several times today on my 50 min trip.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Steering for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Ford Explorer
- Transmission / powertrain721
- Body & structure679
- Electrical439
- Unspecified or other422
- Engine400
- Brakes100
- Wheels, tires & suspension98
- Fuel system88
- Airbags & seat belts68
- Steering68
- Lighting60
- Driver-assist systems46
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