Ford Explorer
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Unknown my Steering wheel locked up while driving
Total loss of Electric power steering assistance while driving on the interstate.
Recall 24V031 has not been fixed. I got my recall notice from Ford with regards to the A-pillar applique trim. I received my recall in February, 24. I...
Plastic trims on both sides of the windshield are recalled and ford has not fixed yet. Safety hazard driving and both pieces are loose on vehicle.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the...
Started the Explorer in a parking lot. When backing out the steering wheel was impossible to turn. A Power Steering failure light came on. Pulled t...
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and struck another unocc...
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel seized. There was no warning light...
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side A-pillar trim was loosened. Th...
Power steering assist. I can not turn my wheels and and was sliding on the ice. No. Unknown. Unknown
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Summary
The 2012 Ford Explorer has 810 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Steering. 10 crash-related incidents have been reported.