Seven problems related to steering have been reported for the 1997 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Multiple issues with vehicle when turning either right or left vehicle comes to a complete stops then a very loud bang is heard, told it was hub but replaced hub and still happens, was also told it was u-joint on drive shaft have yet to replace it have not notified dealer as of yet.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning steering bolts are lose and it is causing the steering wheel to jump around, making it hard for consumer to steer the vehicle. Dealer notified.
When truning the steering it would get hard in different places.
Vehicle lost control over vehicle while towing trailer, resulting in crashing into barriers. (ohio traffic crash reports). Mjs.
When driving at any speed and making any type of turn, the steering wheel is jumping and consumer almost lost control of the vehicle.
While driving 50 mph the steering vibrates, causing the driver to lose control of the steering wheel. Please describe.
Vehicle has very sensitive steering when driving 50 mph or more.