Steering Noise Problems of Ford Explorer - part 2

Noticed a grinding noise in the steering column about 30 days ago. Just ignored it until the steering started to stick. Getting ready for a road trip and decided it was too much of a safety issue to ignore. Ford dealer said the problem was with the power steering rack an pinion with a repair cost of $2100. It has to be fixed so the vehicle is safe to drive once again.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, noticed a grounding noise coming from the steering wheel making it difficult to turn in both directions. The contact stated the vehicle would jerk when tying to change lanes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (fairway Ford of evans located at 4333 washington rd, evans, GA 30809 (706) 854-9200) where it was diagnosed that the internal fault electric rack and pinon assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle wa not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and inform the contact they were unable to assist. The VIN search revealed no recalls associated with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 56,442. As.

2015 Explorer sport - have a binding, popping noise when turning the steering wheel to the right. Pops before completing a full turn at full stop and will pop multiple times when doing a k-turn or right turn at slow speed. Had thrust washer, nuts, and other items replaced Nov 2017 at 34776 miles, now at 38000 and its back and of course techs can't duplicate. I also went to dealer and drove after they rotated tires and changed the oil and couldn't. Next morning in driving its doing it again, but one pop at a time at full stop. This must be a defect becuase I had the same type of problem in my 2013 Explorer. My warrenty is up and I need this fixed as I'm afraid to drive with confidence.

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While driving at 65 miles an hour on a busy highway the steering wheel on my 2015 Ford Explorer experienced a complete failure. The power steering assist warning illuminated and my vehicle was unable to safely move from one lane to the next. I was approaching a curve in the road and I applied my brakes and turned on my hazards to avoid wrecking into the highway barrier. I was nearly struck by a large semi-tractor trailer and a few other vehicles as I attempted to get to safety. I thought for sure I was going to be struck by passing vehicles. Once I was able to get to safety, the messages read "power steering assist fault" and then I saw another message that read a terrain management function fault as well. I immediately called my wife to tell her I was stuck on the side of rt 280 in west orange, NJ. Just in case something happened to me. I the called aaa to request a tow. I turned off the engine and the terrain management fault was still illuminated. I attempted to move my vehicle to a safer place and kept hearing a whining noise and the steering would go in and out of faults. Once I was in a safe place I advised aaa of my location and awaited their service. I was surprised to hear that this is not an unknown issue to Ford by the tow truck driver. We had the Explorer towed to beyer Ford in morristown, NJ. I received a call today from the Ford dealer that the power steering rack has to be replaced. I looked this issue up on-line and found many complaints regarding the same issue and not just on Explorers, but other Ford vehicles and different years. I am extremely concerned about this problem because it literally came out of nowhere while I was driving at 65 mph. That possibility that I could have had my family including my 6 year old daughter in the vehicle and giving different circumstances, it could have been a catastrophic event. We also own a 2011 Ford Explorer.

The vehicle began making rubbing/grinding noises when steered (both directions) in normal operation. This was accompanied by sluggish steering. At one point the warning lights indicated that the steering system required service "now!". Upon pulling over and stopping, the steering locked up, making the vehicle unable to drive. My Ford service tech advised that the steering gear box was "bad". They replaced the defective part at the expense (to me) of $1,700.

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Steering making noises and hard to steer going down the road.

Vehicle was purchased in April 2014 with a little over 500 miles. The vehicle now has approximately 33,900 miles. A couple weeks ago we noticed a squeaking noise when the steering wheel was turned either way while moving and while not moving. I called on 4-25 for appointment on 4-27. The vehicle was looked over and I received a call on 4-28 stating the steering gear box was bad and need replaced. I was then told my warranty had expired on 4-17 and that they would not cover the bill of $1738. I did research and there were similar issues with this year vehicle as well as recalls on this same vehicle 2011-2013. Sounds to me like Ford has not fixed the issue and should cover these ridiculous costs to those that have had them. I should not have to worry about these types of things on such a low mileage vehicle. Ford will probably be losing our continued business.

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Steering making clunking noise when you turn steering left to right most of the time to the right.

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The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the steering wheel and it was extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was serviced under a power steering manufacturer's recall, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than three times where a code was reset, but the failure persisted. On another occasion, while driving, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed it into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The rear passenger sustained a busted lip that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. While driving approximately 10 mph and making a left turn, the steering wheel and braking system seized and would not function. The contact shut the engine off and restarted the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle the steering and braking systems functioned normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the steering unit would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a clunking noise when turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000. Kmj.

Noise coming from steering, felt in steering wheel while turning, in the form of a shudder accompanied with a pulsating groaning type noise. This occurred more frequently as time has gone by, now it happens more frequently and with an additional sound of fluid bypassing in the steering rack, like what will happen with any vehicles steering system when the wheel is turned all the way full right or full left. It sounds just like that only turning the wheel normally, not to its wheel stops. Also it feels like some power assist is lost and not there like it should be, causing increased steering wheel effort. I am concerned that total loss of steering may happen at some point in time! had it in to dealer and they ignored my concern they said they found nothing wrong, steering pump pressure tests should have been performed but I don't believe they did this.

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