2012 Ford Explorer steering problems
361 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2012 Ford Explorer, which is 35% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 361 35% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 96,000 miles 263 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 49 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 23 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 25 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 20 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 18 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 25 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 36 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 29 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 22 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 6 |
| 200k+ miles | 10 |
What the data shows
Of the 263 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 37% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at a unknown speeds around a curve, the steering wheel seized as a result, the driver hit a curve and crashed into a building metal pole. The driver did not sustained injury, the front and rear passengers sustained bump and bruises that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle loss power steering assist without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle had to be driven with manual steering only. Roundtree ford (8770 business park dr, shreveport, la 71105, (318)798-3673) was contacted and informed the contact that the steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Ford Explorer
- Body & structure 145 complaints
- Engine 92 complaints
- Electrical system 63 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 56 complaints
- Fuel system 34 complaints
- Air bags 27 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 24 complaints
- Suspension 22 complaints