2017 Ford Explorer steering complaints

Filed Oct 28, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

As I was reversing I placed the vehicle from reverse to drive and it became very hard to turn the steering wheel. On several different ocassions the exhaust has blown smoke and the vehicle smells like fumes after turning it on.

Filed Sep 27, 2018 · Steering · 42,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford explorer. While driving 40 MPH, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to rye ford (1151 boston post rd, rye, ny 10580, (914)-967-6300) where the contact was advised that vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the warranties were expired and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 42,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2018 · Steering · 26,000 miles · AZ

Sudden power steering failure resulting in an unsafe and unusable condition in which the vehicle can be driven. Dash alerts began to go off, and the steering was still usable. Next time the car was started the power steering was no longer operating and several additional dash warning indicators were going off.

Filed Jun 13, 2018 · Steering, Wheels · 9,100 miles · TX

Tires that came with vehicle have chunks of tread peeling off /cutting from normal driving of 9100 miles and 11 months. This presents several hazards such as vehicle stability, traction and potential blowout / rollovers other sizes these same hankook ventus s1 noble2 have already been recalled due to similar failures. These are 255/50 r 20 size.

Filed Feb 1, 2018 · Steering · 13,750 miles · MA · crash

Making a left turn in the snow and my power steering locked up and I hit the curb, thr dealer is telling me there's no way this can happen and has never happened before. Won't warranty anything and I'm stuck with a vehicle I believe to be unsafe for my wife and children to ride in.

Filed Oct 12, 2016 · Steering · MD

2017 ford explorer. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle alert gauge message center displays failure of collision warning system, tracking control system and steering system. Attempts to replace/repair sensor and steering column fails. *smd the dealer informed the consumer a sensor was replaced. Two days later, the dealer called the consumer and informed him the vehicle needed to be reprogrammed and steering column needed to be replaced.