1994 Ford Explorer steering problems

Filed Oct 17, 2007 · Steering, Suspension · 99,999 miles · WA

I was browsing for a used car and came on an add selling cars I had no vehicle I asked if they can pick me up on the other side of the clinton ferry. They said yes they will pick me up. So checked out their inventory. I picked a 1994 ford explorer little damage to the body, tires needed changing, the front windshield has damage, and rear view mirror was gone. I accepted these and asked for a test ride proceeded off the lot there was no gas making a test drive short. It was as if they rushed me through the deal nothing was said about the problems. Returning home is when I began running into problems that were safety issues. The rpms had gone to the limits of safe operation exceeding 6,000 rpms and not shifting to a hire gear making the motor screen nearly exploding the motor this is consistent every time you operate. So drove home with this problem. I accelerated and then let off the gas and it then shifted up. I gave it the gas it screamed and I let off the gas and it shifted into the higher gear I also have steering problems it pulls to the left pulling me into on going traffic, shimmies and the tie rods connected to the steering had some play in them. So when I turned left or right I had no steering until it got to certain point where it steered. The vehicle floats like a boat a strut problem. Now when I went to estimates for the repairs its parts and labor came too about the same amount I paid for the truck approximately 4,400.00. So now I have this truck I refuse to drive. I told them to come and get it and no way was I going to drive an unsafe truck so it sits in my driveway. I refuse to pay them any money. They haven't called me, nor made any deal.

Filed Sep 18, 2002 · Engine, Steering · PA

While driving vehicle will stall. In doing so power steering will go out, and consumer can no longer control vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.

Filed Aug 13, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

Ignition turns off without warning while driving on I-95. Also occurs at slow speeds. Power steering and brakes stop working without power, making maneuvering difficult. After 10 minutes, will restart. Ford corp. Office has no record of problem, yet is settling 5 state lawsuit according to todays newspaper.

Filed Jun 6, 2001 · Steering · NJ

The car was parked at the curb. I backed up about two (2) feet , put the car in drive and tried to turn the wheel left into the street and it would not turn the wheels. I had the car taken by flatbed truck to wayman ford 1713 springfield ave maplewood nj 973 275 0965. No safety defec tmentioned.

Filed Apr 2, 2001 · Steering · NY

Spindle on right front wheel is broken.

Filed Dec 21, 2000 · Steering · MA

While making a left turn at 5 MPH wheel broke at spindle, and rolled past vehicle.

Filed Oct 10, 2000 · Steering, Suspension · TN

Front radius arm bushing was defective and caused car to not steer properly, and makes a squealing noise.

Filed Aug 3, 2000 · Steering · NE

Bolts on the steering gear broke. Consumer heard a loud popping sound when bolts broke. Also, noticed looseness in the steering. Had over compensated while steering. Was able to control vehicle. Dealer informed of problems. Mechanic indicated nothing could be done. Had the parts.

Filed Apr 4, 2000 · Steering, Suspension · CT

Consumer took vehicle to dealer because it wasn't shifting. Dealer said transmission needed to be replaced. Consumer has 70,000 miles on truck, and it was serviced on time. Also told that the truck neede new shocks, ball joints, and tie-rods. Vehicle has never been driven off-road or in a harsh manner.

Filed Jan 19, 1999 · Steering · KY · crash

Shaft broke, all steering lost, cause accident, low speed few obstacles avoided serious damage & injury - ford motor company no help!