2013 Ford Explorer Steering Problems
- 375
- 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.
Among these 375 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 140 records
- steering wheel · 36 records
- steering assist · 28 records
- steering failed · 16 records
- power assist · 12 records
- steering failure · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 159 |
| 100–150k mi | 86 |
| 30–60k mi | 59 |
| 1–30k mi | 36 |
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel was difficult to turn left and right. In addition, the power steering and service advancetrac warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to allan vigil ford of fayetteville ([redacted] n, fayetteville, ga 30214, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the electronic steering gear needed to be repaired. The…
ODI 11221638
Steering
Our power steering went out on our 2013 ford explorer while my husband was driving. Luckily he didn't crash the car when it happened because it immediately made it difficult for him to use his steering. The steering is completely out and needs to be fixed. I checked if there was a recall and his car is just outside the manufacture date for the recall that was done in 2014 on 2011-2013 ford explorers. We are now out…
ODI 11220977
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn in either direction and the eps warning indicator randomly illuminated. Scott ford (17812 veterans memorial hwy, kingwood, wv 26537, [redacted]) was urgently notified, but failed to provide an appointment. The contact ordered a steering rack and had an independent mechanic replace the part, but the…
ODI 11221295
Steering
The power steering failed as i was starting to turn. I was letting off the brake and barely pressing the gas pedal and as i started to turn the wheel, a warning message popped up stating that the power steering assist had failed. I could still turn the wheel (with quite a bit of effort) , so i completed my turn very slowly and moved off to the side of the road. I turned the car off and on again and the power…
ODI 11218661
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving, the steering became extremely difficult. The power steeling and stability control lights came on with a warning. The power steering failure nearly caused an accident. The vehicle was on a city street and the power steering failed while turning.
ODI 11218338
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While operating the vehicle, the power steering failed and the power steering indicator illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was towed to scaffidi auto ([redacted], stevens point, wi 54481, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The repair would cost $2,300. The manufacturer stated that there were…
ODI 11218446
Steering
Hi i have recently purchase a 2013 ford explorer with only 67,000 miles on it. The power steering assist is not working and i have no steering at all. I have looked on line and there are several recalls for this very same issue but upon calling a ford dealer, they said my vehicle vin# is not listed in the recall. I don't understand how my car specifically is not listed as part of the recall when i have read alot of…
ODI 11210717
Steering
2013 ford explorer parked in a parking lot for one hour after being driven 2 miles at 9:30 a.m. On first start on a 95-degree day. On starting one hour later, 10:30 a.m., the car started, it was shifted into reverse, but on holding the steering wheel to make a slight turn while backing up from the parking space to leave, the steering wheel was completely frozen and would not move at all. I could not steer the car. I…
ODI 11210656
Steering
Power steering failure. Happened while driving down the foad.
ODI 11210113
Steering
While driving down the highway my power steering assist failed making my car very unsafe to drive.
ODI 11219739
Steering
Loss of power steering and "service power assist" light along with another warning light. Built in june, i'm not covered by recall #14s06.
ODI 11209090
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, the steering seized. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to his residence. In addition, the power steering assist and advancetrac warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
ODI 11209081
Steering
Power steering failed and reverted to manual steering while operating the vehicle on a city street. "power steering fault" message displayed in the instrument cluster center. I was able to drive to vehicle to a safe location, although it was quite difficult. If my wife had been operating the vehicle under the these same circumstances, it would have been extremely hard for her to maneuver the vehicle, which could…
ODI 11217711
Steering
My car experienced a complete loss of steering. The power steering module did not allow manual input and the steering wheel was locked in place and would not turn at all. The problem started gradually making a popping sound when turning the wheel. It then changed to a grinding sound and the steering would get stuck and then pop loose. I experienced this on a trip out of town when i was driving at highway speeds…
ODI 11209089
Steering
I was driving on sunday, may 19th. My steering was fine when all of a sudden my dash started to light up. Power steering loss and then it said advanced traction fault. I don't even know what that means. So i tried to pull over and noticed i couldn't even move my steering wheel is was so hard to turn. I pulled to the side of the street and was able to get my vehicle towed into the repair shop down the street. They…
ODI 11209078
Steering
On 5/19/20i was driving my ford explorer down the road 45 mph posted limit was driving fine then in motion my message center alert came on saying power steering fault service now my tryck has less then 80000 miles on it i managed to get it off the road to a parking lot aftering struggling to turn the steering wheel once i parked it i shut the vehicle off then waited 2 minuted before starting it when it came on the…
ODI 11208775
Steering
Power steering went out as i was driving down the road. Dealership says throwing out codes for ford recall # 14s06. They said my car was not in recall since it was built in may of 2012. Ford customer service was no help.
ODI 11208657
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Power steering loss for the 2nd time, even after dealership inspection. Claimed to not be a apart of 2013 recall list.
ODI 11207853
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at campground and as the contact attempted to drive the vehicle, the steering lost power. The power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact called on the fritts ford dealer [redacted], located at [redacted], riverside, ca 92504) and was told that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
ODI 11207587
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. Once the vehicle was in the drive position, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to sarasota ford (707 s washington blvd, sarasota, fl 34236, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact…
ODI 11209646
Body · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Steering is hard to steer. Feels like you have no power steering. Doesn't happen all the time just when you turn the steering wheel when driving slow. Also paint on the hood peeling off. Took to a garage for the steering and they say it's a known issue but no recall.
ODI 11207354
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Power steering assist fault.. While operating a vehicle fault comes on steering gets hard hard to control causing my wife to almost get to an accident. It only comes on once in a great while to reset its you have to shut the car off and turn it back on it only happens in the morning when she's taking the kids to school it's rare but it's happened four times already
ODI 11205960
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving 30 mph, the steering failed and the electric power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact scheduled an appointment with gullo ford of conroe (925 interstate 45 s, conroe, tx 77301, [redacted]). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
ODI 11209473
Steering
As i was driving on the freeway, my power steering sensor flashed on the dash saying to service power steering soon. About 5 minutes later i found myself battling to change lanes and turn all together. My power completely cut out while driving doing speeds of up to 50 mph. Ive never had an issue or even a warning beforehand. The recall needs to be extended to my make and model as my vehicle was produced 30 days…
ODI 11205330
Steering
While driving power steering just gave out and caused me to lose control over the vehicle. Luckily no accident occured, but there was no warning or message from the vehicle just loss of control. Looked up problems related to this issue and found recall 14s06. However, my vehicle was not covered under the recall even though the symptoms are the same as described by the recall.
ODI 11207714