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.
Must reset, jiggle, push, bump, etc. gear shift lever until the car places itself in PARK as indicated on the dash. If not set into park, all the electronics remain activated and runs down the battery. Had to jump start the car twice.
- Mark L.,
Felton, DE, US
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WHEN I ASK THE DEALER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM THEY SAY THEY NEVER HEARD OF IT. LOL
- Ramiro R., Fort Worth, TX, US