2011 Ford Explorer: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Aug 27, 2024 · Steering · 134,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Power Steering Assist Fault," message was displayed after which the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly. The contact stated that extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. Due to the failure, the contact briefly lost control of the vehicle, before coming to a complete stop after driving into a small roadside ditch. The contact was able to drive the vehicle out of the ditch unassisted. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V286000 (Steering); the VIN was included, but the contact was informed that the vehicle had already been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2023 · Steering · TN

While operating vehicle on an interstate all power steering, advancetrac, abs, and traction controls shut down. I lost all power steering. Electronic power steering system. There is an open recall on this issue but for claims my vehicle vin is not included in said recall. I was able to get vehicle back home safely but the 2011 ford explorer is my wife's/kids transportation thankfully I was behind the wheel when it shut down but if it had been my wife it would have ended differently. Vehicle only has 118,000 miles.

Filed Mar 16, 2022 · Brakes · WY

Entire braking system on this 2011 with only 140,000 miles apparently all failed simultaneously. Dealer required replacement of rear brake pads, rotors, calipers, brake booster, master cylinder and wanted to replace the entire ABS control assembly - which I declined. Brakes had a "soft pedal" when I took it into the dealership and when I left the dealer apparently sabotaged the brake system as it was undrivable at that point. Dealer even requested I waive my rights prior to taking the vehicle (see attached). It appears Ford manufactured a vehicle that their own technicians can't figure out to properly repair without replacing the entire system that fails with low miles.

Filed Jan 25, 2022 · Steering · WV

The ABS and the terrain system will flash and the power steering will flash red and you will loose power steering. We have been told the steering rack needs replaced and there was a recall on this a time before.

Filed Apr 3, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 65,000 miles · OH

After having epas replaced (@hall ford ellizabeth city, nc) under recall 15n01 after complete power steering failure. We began a 700 mi. Road trip home and began to experience spontaneous traction control interaction with our driving input which affected either power distribution to the axels, braking ability, and steering ability. After making it nearly 300 miles the electronic stability control completely went out along with what felt like ABS control seemed like it intervened sporadically. We also recieved a dash prompt that the fuel filler inlet needed checked as well. Upon arrival to a ford dealer along our route (sheehy ford, warrenton, va) they pulled the codes listed and appeared to be a litany of codes nearly a page and a half long. They cleared the codes and drove the vehicle. After driving the vehicle around the block the traction control began to act intermittently without loss of traction. They came back and checked for error codes and the "steering position sensor was at fault" they went through re-calibrated the equipment installed and cleared out the codes and drove without any issues. We then continued on our remainder of our trip without any further issues. Upon arrival to our home destination the following day we began to again have traction control intervening with driver input when not needed where it appears to be shifting power from axle to axle or applying braking to aid in traction control. I have also noticed that that rear view camera displays the postion of the driver wheel in relation to the wheel path in reverse but appears intermittant as if there is a not a continuous connection with the sensor. Taking to our local ford dealer here monday 4-4-16 to have them thoroughly go through the vehicle but appears to continue to be an issue with the electronic power steering assist. All issues are present when traveling at speed and turning

Filed Sep 11, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 40,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. While driving at any speed, the power steering and computer failed. In addition, the engine, ABS, traction control, air bag, and security sensors illuminated. The dealer advised the contact to reset the master controls. The vehicle also exhibited computer failure. The firmware was updated multiple times, however the failure recurred months later and included various electrical shorts. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to the authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact waited for months to determine if the dealer was able to provide a remedy to the firmware failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v286000 (steering) and 14e001000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2013 · Steering · 22,347 miles · WI

While entering a roadway our explorer suddenly lost power steering at this time the vehicle showed a power steering assist fault also a service advance trac code followed by a loss of terrain management notice also at this time the turn signals would not operate. Had vehicle towed to our dealership . They returned the vehicle to me after reprogramming ABS module per tsb12-08-09. The same thing happened again sunday july14 called dealership they will call me back with their findings.

Filed Aug 13, 2012 · Body, Brakes · 28,472 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH the power steering assist failed message came on the instrument panel, immediately after it became extremely difficult to make any turns or maneuver the steering wheel. The contact mentioned that after powering off and restarting, the vehicle was performing as normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who filed a report and did not offer any further assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 28,472 and the current mileage was 29,600. Updated 09/21/12*lj the consumer the ABS and traction control failures and related messages appeared on the instrument panel's message center. The dealer found a diagnostic code for the speed sensors. The vehicle was repaired. Updated 09/27/2012 *js

Filed Sep 6, 2011 · Brakes · 11,000 miles · NC

The ABS system is commanding inputs to the brakes without driver input at various speeds and causing steering wheel torque. This happens regardless of road conditions. The computer has been replaced once and the car is still unsafe to drive.