Ford Explorer owners have reported 76 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.
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...
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...
I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the upper steering column shroud and the driver-facing driver status monitor camera on my 2026 Ford Explorer equipped with bluecruise. The upper steering column shroud became extremely loose and will not remain securely attached. Read details...
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 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...