Ford Explorer owners have reported 7 problems related to steering knuckle spindle (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.
While driving 10-15 mph vehicle steered left. Consumer was unable to control vehicle, and hit a concrete divider, causing $ 4000. 00 damage to vehicle. Dealer determined that spindle assembly had broken on right front.
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The steering column knuckle that holds the two-piece column together (under the dash) was improperly maintained or manufactured. One of two assembly pins was missing causing the steering wheel to free-spin, resulting in complete steering loss.
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all problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer
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While making a slow turn to park there was a loud noise. Vehicle stopped , consumer tried to back up, but again vehicle did not move. Consumer saw left front wheel was tilted to one side. Had vehicle towed to dealer who noticed the front steering knuckle had broken.
Dealer states " out of warranty" , vehicle allmost rolled over due to complets separation of the front wheel and spindle from vehicle. This will most likely be a defective assembly or poor engineering. Bolt for upper spindle to ball joint broken or missing and ball joint shaft sheared off. Brake line broken off and axle seperated from the housing. Recommend a recall on this very poor design and or a replacement of all these ball joints produced by whatever company made this ball joint.
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Vehicle a lemon in shop for 9 months, turning steering wheel would not turn tires, steering knuckle broke casting at wheel.
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R/f/tie rod broke off spindle causing loss of steering and plowing into 2 parked cars.
While driving 45 mph entire spindle assembly disengaged, causing a collision to occur. Please give any further details.