CarComplaints.com Notes: The NHTSA's complaint data shows potentially scary power steering problems with the 2011 Ford Explorer.
The steering complaints are pretty serious - owners report the power steering cuts out while driving. The NHTSA opened an investigation into the power steering problems in June 2012, which lead to a recall in 2014. However years later, many 2011 Explorer owners report this defect is still occurring.
It's too bad because the 2009 & 2010 Ford Explorer are solid, trouble-free model years.
Ford Dealer inspected brakes, said rear pads are worn to 1mm and rotors will need replacing, quoted 500$ job for both rear brakes. So I said I will do it myself cost, 250$. When taking caliper and pads off I discovered the pads had uneven wear and one of the caliper pins was not moving, after hours of struggle and cleaner I got the pin free, which was rusted in place. I completed job and continued to other side, and it so happens the exact same pin is rusted in place ( the upper Pin), not able to remove it. I have to buy a new bracket and pins. I will replace the other side as well. Now I wonder if the fronts are doing the same??
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Ford Dealer inspected brakes, said rear pads are worn to 1mm and rotors will need replacing, quoted 500$ job for both rear brakes. So I said I will do it myself cost, 250$. When taking caliper and pads off I discovered the pads had uneven wear and one of the caliper pins was not moving, after hours of struggle and cleaner I got the pin free, which was rusted in place. I completed job and continued to other side, and it so happens the exact same pin is rusted in place ( the upper Pin), not able to remove it. I have to buy a new bracket and pins. I will replace the other side as well. Now I wonder if the fronts are doing the same??
- turk836, Winnipeg, MB, canada