2015 Ford Explorer steering problems
349 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2015 Ford Explorer, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 349 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 241 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 36 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 70 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 39 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 40 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 19 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 10 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 241 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 49% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 10 injuries.
What owners wrote
Was driving and the steer well became lock couldn't turn the wheel, tried to pump the brakes and they didn't catch. End up driving right into a pole and the airbags didn't deploy with everyone hitting their heads and kids getting concussions.
At least on four occasions (first time in september 2015 in florida), while driving (on highway & city streets) , suddenly lost power steering. Had warnings and icons displayed including "service advance trac" and "steering assist fault." vehicle was difficult to maneuver. Upon turning vehicle off then on, messages were extinguished and power steering was restored. This presents a dangerous situation for the driver.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Ford Explorer
- Body & structure 412 complaints
- Engine 293 complaints
- Backover prevention 146 complaints
- Fuel system 94 complaints
- Electrical system 93 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 85 complaints
- Air bags 84 complaints
- Suspension 83 complaints