Ford Explorer owners have reported 4 problems related to steering gear box sector shaft (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the Explorer.
The consumer states that 1998 Ford Explorer had a steering problem. The steering wheel was turning to the left, she heard a clung, and the steering wheel was turning, but she was not moving. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership, and was told that a steering shaft broke. The shaft was replaced, and the vehicle was driving fine now. The consumer stated she called the manufacturer, and they said that the vehicle was not under warranty, and the consumer was looking for someone to pay the bill.
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The gear is defective, it comes out of park on its own and it is hard to get it into park.
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Lower steering shaft had to be changed in my 1996 Ford Explorer in Aug. 2000 (68250 miles) and October 2003 (120000+ miles). First time it occurred, I had almost no steering. The rubber boot keeps tearing and ripping. I bought car new in October 1995.
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Failure of rack and pinion and steering shaft on 4-3-03; same problem occurring on 12-12-2003.
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