2011 Ford Explorer Traction Control System Problems
- 4
- 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
- power steering · 5 records
- steering assist · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Steering · Traction Control System
I was driving on a major street during heavy afternoon traffic. The steering became extremely difficult and i could barely turn the wheel. The warning lights for advanced traction failure and power steering assist fault came on. I also noticed the terrain management control was no longer illuminated. I tried to turn off the road into the driveway but it was extremely difficult. I am a reasonably strong adult woman…
ODI 10575449
Steering · Traction Control System
I was slowing down and getting into the left turn lane. The light was green so i started to turn left and the traction light system came on, both lights, and the steering system failure alert came on and i lost all power steering and almost hit a pole. It was a nice day, no rain or moisture. The pavement was dry. *tr
ODI 10472104
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seats · Steering · Tank Assembly · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph the power steering assist failed message came on the instrument panel, immediately after it became extremely difficult to make any turns or maneuver the steering wheel. The contact mentioned that after powering off and restarting, the vehicle was performing as normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was…
ODI 10470387
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Traction Control System
I own a 2011 ford explorer, i have had numerous failures to the electronic power steering assist. First time this happened i was along at about 65 mph and the steering wheel locked up and the warning lights started flashing "traction control" "power steering assist failures" . Steering wheel becomes very difficult to move and steer car. This has happened 1/2 dozen times, each time i slowly steer the car to a safe…
ODI 10489075