Ford Explorer Sport owners have reported 20 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I was driving at approx 55mph and the steering column locked up and I was unable to control the vehicle, it automiatcally pulled to the left and causing my vechicle to roll several times. (3-5 times) vehicle is now totalled. Read details...
Son was driving to school. Maneuvered to avoid contact with a deer and he lost control. Tire burst and front end collapsed. He didn't make contact with any object. Called triple a to have vehicle towed. Read details...
Right front steering knuckle cracked in half, causing loss of steering and a resulting crash. Read details...
While in motion, consumer was involved in a rollover accident. The hydraulic rack burst, causing loss of hydraulic fluid, loss of control and the vehicle to roll onto its' left side. The steering rack was identified as defective and the cause of the accident. Read details...
When tilting the steering wheel down it shuts everything off. Then, when placing it back to the normal position everything comes back on, the brake lights/turn signals, and consumer hears an electrical buzzing inside the steering wheel. Read details...