Lane Departure Problems of Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer owners have reported 78 lane departure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common lane departure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's blind spot detection (35 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's assist (28 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Lane Departure problems of Ford Explorer

The Blind Spot Detection problem

The light for the right hand mirror blind spot warning came loose within the mirror housing. The light still works and activates when a vehicle is in the blind spot, but the light has fallen to the bottom of the mirror housing and is barely visible (a yellow glow at night).   Read details...

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 Warning problem

While driving, vehicle made a grinding sound, and all systems related to cruise, 4wd, decent control all illuminated on dash. Vehicle was taken to dealer, metro Ford. Metro Ford stated the transfer case has failed internally, and being replaced under powertrain.   Read details...

The Lane Keep Automatic Steering problem

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 65-70 mph on two occasions, the lane keep assist malfunctioned and the vehicle veered out of the intended lane. The contact was able to recover control of the vehicle to remain in the intended lane.   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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