Lane Departure Related Problems of the 2013 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows six common lane departure related problems of the 2013 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the assist (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the blind spot detection (four problems).

Table 1. Lane Departure related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Lane Departure problems of the 2013 Ford Explorer

The Assist problem

Power steering assist fault while driving with total loss of power steering. Caused difficult steering, particularly at low speed and made for a dangerous driving situation with what seemed like complete loss of steering ability.   Read details...

The Blind Spot Detection problem

My water pump started having a small leak about 2 weeks ago to where I had to put water in to get to work and then again to get home. I contacted Ford to inquire about a cost for this repair and was told they had to diagnose first.   Read details...

The Lane Keep Steering Assist problem

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the steering column was stiff to turn and had seized. The lane keep and power steering warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced.   Read details...


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