Traction Control System Problems of Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer owners have reported 22 traction control system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common traction control system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's traction control system (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's traction control light on (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Traction Control System related problems of Ford Explorer

Problem Category Number of Problems
Traction Control System problems
19
Traction Control Light On problems
3

Recently reported Traction Control System problems of Ford Explorer

The Traction Control System problem

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the traction control and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that a minute and a half later, while attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel became firm, and added   Read details...

The Traction Control Light On problem

May 2013 (13490 miles) was driving 30 35 mph power steering went out, traction control light went on, I turned off and restarted. All was ok. Took to dealer and dealer replaced the steering rack December 23,2013, (21173 miles) was driving 40 mph power steering went out, traction control light went   Read details...




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