2017 Ford Explorer steering problems
76 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2017 Ford Explorer, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 76 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 43,000 miles 44 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 44 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 43,000 miles, and 73% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
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.
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 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.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Ford Explorer
- Body & structure 661 complaints
- Engine 312 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 117 complaints
- Electrical system 95 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 77 complaints
- Wheels 60 complaints
- Suspension 59 complaints
- Fuel system 49 complaints