2008 Ford Explorer Steering Problems
- 12
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- steering wheel · 9 records
- power steering · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
When driving in the rain, if i go through a puddle on the passenger side of the car, the power steering fails for varying amounts of time. It has happened more than once, through the life of the car. I only just found out i could make a complaint.
ODI 11271318
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Stiffness in steering when you turn the wheel . No sounds coming from power steering/belt or anything for that matter .. Just when you slow to turn it's stiff
ODI 11090786
Steering
Loss of steering. "power steering assist fault" this is a known issue and documented issue and ford is 'selectively' choosing to cherry-pick coverage on recall. This needs to be covered on all effected vehicles not cherry picked! I should not have to pay 2-$3,000 + for a repair that's been well documented
ODI 11080370
Service Brakes · Steering
Brakes failed ! I was making a left turn ( about 80 angle ) into a store plaza that has a slight hill . While making the turn there was a single thump. Steering wheel locked into turning position then released , depressed the breaks as i hit the breaks the break peddle went to the floor and nothing happened made several quick attempts then brakes went to normal operation.
ODI 10876474
Steering
Car shuts off and brake system locks up. Repair shop and ford said it was a power steering control module.ford has admitted that this part is a problem and that there are none available anywhere in the us. I have been without my car for over four weeks. Ford customer service admitted to the problem, but said there was nothing they could do. It was a supplier problem. *tr
ODI 10639083
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. The contact stated while starting the vehicle a warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who noticed a small amount of transmission fluid leaking. In addition, the steering wheel seized intermittently while driving or upon starting the vehicle and then resumed normally. The dealer informed the contact that the steering…
ODI 10577186
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed and had to be turned with force. There was no warning before the failure occurred. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 99,000…
ODI 10519634
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Vehicle check charging system light came on, shortly after the vehicle stall while in motion driving at a speed of approximately 25mph and eventually loss power, steering control and braking capabilities. Currently at the mechanic, it appears it may have been an alternator malfunction that caused the loss of power. *tr
ODI 10461380
Steering
While driving, the steering wheel suddenly became loose and as i drove it got worse. The steering wheel was rocking side to side and up and down no less than 2-3 inches. This was scary! I called , and the service department told me to bring it in, which i did asap. They looked at it the next day, and told me the bolt/nut that holds the steering wheel on was coming loose. It was repaired and treadwell ford charged me…
ODI 10445871
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford explorer. The contact stated that the steering wheel would seize while driving at various speeds above 5 mph. The vehicle would be shut off after the failure and upon restart, the vehicle would operate as normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions, where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10425617
Steering
Noise coming from steering, felt in steering wheel while turning, in the form of a shudder accompanied with a pulsating groaning type noise. This occurred more frequently as time has gone by, now it happens more frequently and with an additional sound of fluid bypassing in the steering rack, like what will happen with any vehicles steering system when the wheel is turned all the way full right or full left. It…
ODI 10478649
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Front brakes has a rubbing, screaming sound, louder when turning or applying brakes, sometimes the steering wheel is hard to turn when this is happening, not for sure if the noise is coming from the front, middle or the back it is so loud, we have 4 years of the sound on tapes. Thought the tapping would help ford motor company at bluebonnet find the problem, instead we were laughed at and treated rudely.the gear…
ODI 10449940