One problem related to rack and pinion mounting bracket has been reported for the 2013 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2013 Explorer.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while reversing out the driveway at 5 mph, the power steering rack light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact continued to drive; however, while turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel seized and the contact slammed on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and diagnosed with rack and pinion bracket failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.