One problem related to steering tie rod assembly has been reported for the 2011 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2011 Explorer.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. While driving 65 mph and attempting to make a turn, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle continued to drive forward. The vehicle ran off the roadway, which caused the front passenger side wheel and tie rod to fracture. There were no injuries. The vehicle was driven to beechmont Ford (located at 600 ohio pike, cincinnati, OH 45245, (513) 752-6611) where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred three times. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.