2014 Ford Explorer
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,678 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 26 Explorer model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 32 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 38 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Structure, body, roof and pillarsJan 19, 2024
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Owner notification letters were mailed between July 18, 2024 and December 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02.
Campaign 24V031000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearJul 15, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 16V-245, 19V-435, and 20V-675. Certain vehicles previously repaired will need to return for the new remedy. An interim notification letter notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S32.
Campaign 21V537000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearMar 12, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62.
Campaign 20V675000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, axle assembly, axle shaftNov 10, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
Campaign 20V692000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearJun 10, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17.
Campaign 19V435000 on NHTSA.gov
Wheels, hubAug 28, 2017
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 17E048000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearApr 26, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured January 17, 2014 to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture.
A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S18.
Campaign 16V245000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,678 reports, newest first.
Steering, Jul 24, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, 'THE SERVICE ADVANCE TRACK', "PULL OVER SAFELY, STEERING DISABLED", AND "STEERING FAULT, SERVICE NOW" WARNING MESSAGES DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING FUNCTIONALITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEN TOWED TO BOB SWOPE FORD, INC (1307 N DIXIE HWY, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701) WHERE AN ESTIMATE WAS PROVIDED FOR THE REPAIR OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 113,000.
Power train, Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 24, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR FAILED TO LATCH SECURELY WHEN CLOSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS NEEDED TO LOCK THE DOOR SECURELY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR AJAR AND TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK AND THE DOOR SLAMMED SHUT TO START AND DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO EARNHARDT FORD (7300 W. ORCHID LN, CHANDLER, AZ 85226, (480) 893-0000) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DOOR LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,500.
Steering, Jul 23, 2020
FORD EXPLORER 2014 82,000 MILES GREAT CONDITION. WAS DRIVING 65 ON THE EXPRESSWAY, AT THAT TIME THE STEERING WENT OUT AND PULLED TO THE CAR TO THE LEFT . THE WHEEL WAS STUCK.. I OR SOMEONE ELSE ON THE ROAD COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED. I CALLED FORD SPOKE TO ARAYBA, GOT CASE NUMBER. I CALLED BACK THE NEXT DAY, ARAYBA STATED THERE WAS NOTHING FORD COULD DO FOR ME. I ASKED FOR A SUPERVISOR. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IT WAS A RECALL IN THE PAST. WHY NOT NOW? SUPERVISOR JENNIFER CALLED ME BACK A DAY LATER. SHE LAUGHED WHEN I TOLD HER I COULD'VE HAVE BEEN HURT BADLY. FORD WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO HELP COVER CHARGES. THIS PART IS A 2500 FIX.
Other or unspecified, Jul 23, 2020, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30-35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND PULLED TO THE LEFT. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL EXPLODED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A GROUND SYSTEM FAILED WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE REPLACED THE FRONT WHEEL WITH THE REPLACEMENT TIRE AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAINED INJURIES. NO POLICE REPORT FILED. THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 119,000.
Steering, Jul 21, 2020
VEHICLE BECAME INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TO STEER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH. IT COULD HAVE EASILY RESULTED IN A VEHICLE COLLISION. INDICATOR MESSAGE ON THE DASH STATED A STEERING FAULT. I WAS ABLE TO GET HOME AND LATER THE STEERING STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY AND NOW THE ERROR MESSAGE READS STEERING LOSS. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHO DIAGNOSED A STEERING GEAR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR $3,000. THIS STEERING LOSS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN INJURY OR DEATH, NO QUESTION. VEHICLE IS ONLY 6 YEARS OLD AND 2011-2013 FORD EXPLORERS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V286000) BUT THIS YEAR OF MANUFACTURE, 2014, IS NOT COVERED, ALTHOUGH IT IS THE EXACT SAME ISSUE.
Steering, Jul 20, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND WAITED 5 MINUTES BEFORE STARTING THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING TO HER DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED O. C. WELCH FORD LOCATED AT: 4920 INDEPENDENCE BLVD, HARDEEVILLE, SC 29927, (843) 288-0100, TO NOTIFY THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V286000 (STEERING), HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.
Power train, Jul 17, 2020
MY 2014 FORD EXPLORER XLT AWD AT 82,000 MILES STARTING LEAKING OIL FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND HAS FAILED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT THUS FAR.
Steering, Jul 14, 2020
ON 7-09-2020, WHILE MAKING A TURN ON A COUNTY ROAD DOING APPROXIMATELY 4 MPHS, MY STEERING LOCKED UP AND BUT BRAKES MALFUNCTIONING CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO GO OFF ROADWAYINTO INTO A FIELD. THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING CAUSED A HORRIBLE SCREECH AND WAS HARD TO TURN. AFTERWARDS WHEN I WAS STOPPED TWO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DEALING WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL . ALSO MY TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING. GOING SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY I WAS ABLE TO GET HOME. THIS WAS APPROXIMATELY 10:30 P.M. AND A DISTANCE OF 10 MILES. I USED MY CODE READER AND A CODE OF P 135 OR 6 CAME UP. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED AT WALDORF FORD ON 7-14-2020 . [XXX] IS THE SERVICE WRITER WHO CALLED ME [XXX] .AT WALDORF FORD AND AFFIRMED IT WAS THE RACK N PINON. I READ ON VARIOUS ON LINE SOURCES THAT THE RACK N PINON WAS THE CAUSE WITH THE SAME SIDE EFFECTS. THIS PART WAS RECALLED FOR THE FOLLOWING YEARS: 2011,12,13,15,16 AND 2017 . INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Steering, Jul 13, 2020
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME MY POWER STEERING HAS QUIT SUDDENLY! THE FIRST TIME I REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION MYSELF AND ALL IS FINE FOR BOUT A YEAR AND IT JUST DID IT AGAIN!! I PULLED UP TO GET GAS AND KILLED MY CAR AND WENT TO GET BACK IN AND LEAVE AND I DIDN'T HAVE STEERING ANYMORE! NO WARNINGS!
Engine, Jul 8, 2020
MY WIFE CONTINUES TO GET HEADACHES, DESPITE HAVING THE 'CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM' THAT FORD PROVIDES DONE TO ELIMINATE CARBON MONOXIDE ISSUE IN HER CAR. WE BOUGHT A CARBON MONOXIDE SENSOR THAT READS DOWN TO 1PPM AND SHE IS GETTING 50-60PPM OF CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE CAB WHILE DRIVING HER VEHICLE. THE SAME SENSOR WAS PLACED IN 4 OTHER CARS (2 FORDS, 1 SUBARU; 1 TOYOTA) AND ALL 4 OTHER CARS READ 0 PPM. FORD IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING THERE IS A PROBLEM AT ALL. WE CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT CORRECTED AND THE SERVICE ADVISOR SIMPLY SAYS 'I'VE NEVER HEARD OF CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE CAB.' THOUGHT LESS THAN A YEAR AGO THEY WERE THE SAME DEALERSHIP TO DO THE 'CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM' FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE.
Engine, Jun 26, 2020
WHILE DRIVING AT 25-30 MPH VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE HARD, THEN MADE A MISFIRING/POPPING SOUNDS, AND MOTOR SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I WAS ABLE TO COAST IT AS CLOSE TO THE EDGE AS POSSIBLE BUT I WAS STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ENOUGH TO BE CONCERN FOR TRAFFIC ON A SEMI-BUSY ROAD. TRIED TO RESTART AND IT WOULD ONLY CLICK AND NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO TURN OVER ANYMORE. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME. EXPLORER ONLY HAD JUST OVER 112,000 MILES ON IT WITH NO MECHANICAL CONCERN PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING. MECHANIC DETERMINED MOTOR WAS SEIZED BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE A DEFINITE REASON AS TO WHY IT HAPPENED. *TR
Structure, Jun 25, 2020
YESTERDAY I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AND THE WINDSHIELD SIDE PANEL AND RUBBER FLEW OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE PLASTIC PIECE HIT THE CAR BEHIND ME. VERY SCARY AND UNSAFE. THIS IS GOING TO COST ME OVER 500$ TO REPLACE AND THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE CAR. I ALSO MAINTAIN MY CAR WELL AND TAKE CARE OF IT. THIS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAPPEN. THE WINDSHIELD REPAIR SHOP SAID THEY SEE THIS PROBLEM ON MY CAR ALL THE TIME. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND DANGEROUS. FORD SHOULD HAVE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BEFORE IT CAUSES A MAJOR WRECK AND SOMEONE DIES. *TR
Structure, Jun 23, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR PANEL DETACHED FROM THE DOOR FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SOO MOTORS FORD (391 3 MILE RD, SAULT STE. MARIE, MI 49783, (906) 632-2278) WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE DOOR PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIR WAS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,382.
Steering, Jun 18, 2020
THE STEERING STARTED MAKING A GRINDING NOISE WHEN WHEEL TURNED LEFT OR RIGHT. EVENTUALLY STEERING BECAME TIGHTER AND TIGHTER AND UNRESPONSIVE. AT LOW SPEEDS IT WAS WORSE. AT HIGHER SPEEDS IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *TR
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jun 16, 2020
THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR DOES NOT 'CLOSE' PROPERLY, THE 'DOOR AJAR' SIGN IS CONSISTENTLY ON EVEN THOUGH THE ACTUAL DOOR IS CLOSED. WHEN YOU GET IN/OUT OF THE CAR, YOU HAVE TO SHUT THE DOOR MULTIPLE TIMES FOR IT TO RECOGNIZE THE DOOR IS CLOSED. MANY TIMES I HAVE TO SLAM IT SO HARD, I'M AFRAID I'LL BREAK THE DOOR. THE CAR DOORS WON'T LOCK, CAUSE IT DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THAT THE DOOR IS 'CLOSED'.THE KEYLESS ENTRY ALARM WILL RANDOMLY GO OFF, WHILE WE'RE IN THE HOUSE, CAUSE THE CAR ALL THE SUDDEN SAYS THE 'DOOR IS AJAR'. THIS CAN BE HAZARDOUS AS I DRIVE AS THE DOORS WON'T LOCK AND WE HAVE YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE CAR. THIS ALSO EATS AWAY AT THE BATTERY LIFE, CAUSE THE CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS ON (INTERIOR DOME LIGHTS, ELECTRICAL RADIO PANEL) SINCE THE DOOR IS CONSIDERED OPEN (WITH THE DOOR AJAR SIGN). THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR ABOUT 6-9 MONTHS NOW. *TR
Suspension, Jun 16, 2020, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 75 MPH, THE REAR DRAG LINK DETACHED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND SEVERAL TIMES AND CRASHED INTO THE CENTER RAIL AND POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED IN THE FRONT AND REAR. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO RANDALL REED'S PLANET FORD (19000 EASTEX FWY, HUMBLE, TX 77338 866) 844-5995) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DRAG LINK FRACTURED HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER THEY DECLINED THE REPAIRS DUE TO VEHICLE DAMAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A VIN SEARCH WAS DONE ON-LINE AND THEY DISCOVERED UNREPAIRED RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V435000 (SUSPENSION). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, Jun 14, 2020
CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CAR HAS 75K MILES. $1300 REPAIR BILL FOR NEW MANIFOLD AND ATTACHED SENSORS.
Steering, May 31, 2020
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MILES AN HOUR ON THE GREAT RIVER RD WHICH IS WINDY AND NARROW. I WAS MAKING A SLIGHT CURVE WHEN I NOTICE THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHT AND NOT MOVING. I LOST THE STEERING AND HAD A HECK OF A TIME JUST TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. MY HUSBAND HAD TO COME AND TOW THE EXPLORER BACK TO THE HOUSE. WE TOOK IT TO THE THE KIELER GARAGE IN DICKEYVILLE WI. ROSS SAID IT IS THE COMPLETE ELECTRIC STEERING ASSEMBLY THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WE ONLY HAVE 79,848 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A TERRIBLE SITUATION HAD IT BEEN ON A CURVE. I WAS NEVER SO SCARED IN ALL MY LIFE. I WAS ON MY WAY TO PICK UP MY 2 GRANDKIDS. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS CAUSE THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. MY VIN LABEL SAID MY EXPLORER WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2013. THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2011-2013. IF THEY ARE USING THE SAME PARTS FROM ONE YEAR TO THE NEXT, THEN 2014 SHOULD BE RECALLED ALSO. I AM LOOKING AT ABOUT 750.00 - 900.00. PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS FOR ME.
Steering, May 22, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ELDER FORD OF TROY (777 JOHN R RD, TROY, MI 48083), TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,300.
Structure, May 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS CORROSION BUBBLES ON THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GIBBONS FORD (704 MARTIN F. GIBBONS BLVD, DICKSON CITY, PA 18519, (570) 489-4747, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO STONE CHIPS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT COLLISION CENTER BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
Steering, May 18, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING ASSIST FAULT-SERVICE REQUIRED WARNING MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000.
Steering, May 15, 2020
2014 EXPLORER LIMITED WITH 103,587 MILES WAS BEING DRIVEN AT VEHICLE WAS DRIVING IN CITY CONDITIONS AT 20 MPH WHILE TURNING. THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT CAME ON. MANAGED NOT TO HIT THE CAR IN THE ONCOMING LANE BY WRESTLING THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN RESTARTED TO FIND THE PROBLEM HAD ABATED. THIS OCCURRED ON OR ABOUT THE 20TH OF APRIL, 2020. THE SECOND TIME THE POWER STEERING FAILED, I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY STRAIGHT. I LOOKED DOWN ONLY BRIEFLY AND THERE WERE SEVERAL MESSAGES DISPLAYED OF WHICH I CAUGHT THE FIRST "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" IS THE ONLY ONE I RECOGNIZED. I WAS AGAIN ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON THE POWER STEERING WAS BACK ON. THIS EVENT OCCURRED MAY 14TH 2020. *TR
Steering, May 10, 2020
I STARTED THE CAR STARTED TO BACK OUT OF DRIVEWAY IN THE PROCESS IT FELT LIKE I HAD NO POWER STEERING AS I PUT INTO DRIVE AS TO PULL OUT INTO THE ROAD THE STEERING FELT LIKE IT DIDN'T WANT TO RETURN AND KIND OF PULLED. AS I DROVE DOWN THE ROAD THE STEERING WAS VERY STIFF HANDLING DIDN'T RESPOND VERY WELL.THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2011-2013 MODELS MY CAR HAS A BUILD DATE OF 8/2013 KIND OF THINKING IT COULD FALL UNDER THAT RECALL. *TR
Steering, Apr 24, 2020
I OWN A 2014 FORD EXPLORER HAD A LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST RECENTLY. ALSO THE TRACTION CONTROL, TERRAIN MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE TURN SIGNALS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. THIS SAME ISSUE HAS OCCURRED ON 2011-2013 AND 2015-2017 FORD EXPLORERS WHICH THERE WAS A RECALL BUT NO RECALL FOR 2014 MODEL. THIS SEEMS VERY ODD.THE COST OF REPAIR WAS $2,100. I FILED A COMPLAINT TO FORD FOR REIMBURSEMENT BUT THEY DENIED IT SINCE IT WASN'T PART OF A RECALL AND PROVIDED NO OTHER EXPLANATION. THE STEERING STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE TRACTION CONTROL AND TERRAIN MANAGEMENT LIGHTS CAME ON, AND TURN SIGNAL NOT WORKING. WHEN I FINALLY STOPPED THE STEERING LOSS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND I COULDN'T TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CAR HAS 102,000 MILES.
Steering, Apr 18, 2020
STEERING POWER ASSIST IS NOT CONSISTENT WAS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED. THIS TOOK PLACE WHEN TURNING AND CAUSED AN UNDERSTEER WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT IF THERE WAS AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS JUST IN THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE THAT DAY AND CHECKED OUT FINE. *TR