2014 Ford Explorer Steering Problems
- 140
- 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 140 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 80 records
- steering wheel · 48 records
- steering assist · 20 records
- steering gear · 14 records
- traction control · 13 records
- assist fault · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 62 |
| 30–60k mi | 34 |
| 100–150k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
2014 ford explorer sport. On august 12 after driving @ 1 hour, i briefly turned the vehicle off. Restarted the car within 5 minutes to back into my garage and received a "steering assist fault" warning and the steering wheel seized. Turned the vehicle off again, let it cool a while, then was able to back it into the garage. The failure mileage was 46,022. This was the 2nd time the steering failed with the first…
ODI 11123485
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving 40 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to leo kaytes ford (145 ny-94, warwick, ny 10990, [redacted]) where it was awaiting diagnostic testing and repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 40,627.
ODI 11118746
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving 70 mph, the power steering malfunctioned without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (ruxer ford lincoln, inc., [redacted], jasper, in 47546, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the power steering gear failed. The repair was completed. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to file a complaint with nhtsa. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11115527
Steering
At 61946 the electronic power steering failed. While the wife was driving she noticed a distinctive noise when she turned and it pulled suddenly to the left. Fortunately there was no accident. Upon a internet i found that from 2008-2013 ford explorers had had recalls dealing with the electronic power steering. After reading previous year complaints, i can say they still have issues with the electronic power…
ODI 11132363
Steering
The first time, the vehicle was in the garage and as i was backing out, the traction control and power steering assist failure warnings came. I turned off the car and everything seemed to reboot. The next time i was just pulling out of a parking lot, but this time, the car took numerous attempts to finally reboot. Then i was on a highway and was barely able to make it to the breakdown lane to stop and try to regain…
ODI 11110976
Steering
While driving at 70 mph the left wheel felt like it was going left and the right felt like it was going right while holding wheel straight. Very difficult to control. Then steering assist fault message and traction control light came on.
ODI 11109608
Engine · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving 55 mph, the steering wheel failed to move. The following day, the vehicle failed to start and the oil pressure, starting system failure, traction control, and engine coolant warning indicators illuminated. The contact called a local dealer (expressway ford, 3800 highway 62 w, mt vernon, in 47620, [redacted]) and was informed that the vehicle was not covered…
ODI 11104139
Steering
2014 explorer sport - issue started as small click/pop when turning wheel left or right at low speed around 48k miles. Issue has escalated at 51k miles to steering locking up mid-turn, in-motion still at low speed for 3-5 seconds until it releases on its own.
ODI 11103450
Steering
Steering gear and tie rod issue. Tie rods have failed and steering gear is going out. Dealer recommends complete replacement. Diagnosis is that steering will lock up will driving once steering gear completely fails.
ODI 11111194
Steering
Steering assist fault message came up when my wife started driving off to pick up our kid from school and steering was excessively difficult for her to safely manage. Vehicle currently has 92,350 miles.
ODI 11099071
Steering
Stopped for fuel on 5/13/18. When i restarted the vehicle i received a warning stating service power steering assist failure. No longer have power steering, traction control, or turn signals. Bringing it to the dealership today. Vehicle was manufactured 10/2013.
ODI 11093666
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving the traction control turned off, which caused the electronic steering to turn off. The car jerked to the left side (almost hitting a box truck). I had to pull the steering wheel with all my strength to get the car to steer correctly. Took the car to dealership and was told the electronic steering gear needed to be replaced.
ODI 11096353
Steering
Lost power steering while driving on a local street. Power steering came back the next day and lasted 3 days before going out again.
ODI 11091601
Steering
The electronic steering gear abruptly failed. Pulling out of my driveway. Steering stopped and received light warning. ' steering loss stop safely' lost all function of steering and traction. Dealership says 2234.00 to repair. This was a recall on the 2013 vehicles and older. I could have easily been on highway the day before with my kids. It would have caused severe accident, to lose steering at 65 mph.
ODI 11089774
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving at 70 mph, the "power steering failed" warning message illuminated. Doan ford in belmont, ohio was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was pending repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 11078234
Steering
While operating my 2014 ford explorer xlt, the steering was unresponsive and would seize up while driving around turns. Other times the steering while is extremely hard to turn while operating around turns on both city and highways. I believe the issue is with the electronic power steering.
ODI 11067221
Steering
On december 27, 2017 the steering wheel on my 2014 ford explorer limited seized. I was unable to move the wheel in any direction (even by force). The vehicle was stationary and in my driveway. It was unoccupied. It happened when i started the car, put it in gear, and couldn't turn the wheel in any direction. The vehicle was purchased new on 2/11/14 and had 34,872 miles. My local dealer advised it was out of warranty…
ODI 11058033
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Driving on highway approx 65 mph in rain. Sudden loss of power steering, message on dashboard indicating check charging system, then hill assist failure, then warning message that all accessory power was disabled to conserve power. Then all lights on dashboard lit up. Loss of power steering in rain on highway almost caused vehicle to lose control and be involved in multiple car accident. Serpentine belt was found to…
ODI 11051052
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact lost control of the steering wheel and the brakes started to squeak and then locked up. The vehicle shifted into oncoming traffic, but no crash occurred. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to frank fletcher ford lincoln ([redacted], joplin mo 64801, phone number: [redacted]) where it was…
ODI 11025407
Steering
Began hearing whirring and screeching sound when turning the steering wheel. Was also difficult to turn the steering wheel at times. Ford diagnosed the problem as a steering gear failure. Vehicle had 20 thousand miles on it and was about 5 months out of warranty period. Ford refused to cover the repair and charged 1570.00 to fix.
ODI 11021406
Steering
Steering went out cant turn wheel no power steering
ODI 11015018
Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The steering and service advance track warning indicators illuminated. The contact called ford hixson mazda located on [redacted], alexandria, la 71301 and spoke with greg who scheduled an appointment for 8/3/17. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign…
ODI 11012369
Steering
I was driving my car on a highway when suddently i got two warnings displayed on my panel that said "steering fault / service now" "service advance trac." about 5 minutes later the steering began to feel a little harder to move, but i made it home o.k. The next day, though, the steering wheel was almost impossible to manuever.
ODI 11012341
Steering
On july 20, 2017, while pulling the vehicle out of my garage, the power steering failed. A warning light about traction control came on. Thinking the traction control had inadvertently been pressed, i turned the vehicle off and then on again. The vehicle began functioning normally at that point. On sunday, july 30, 2017, as my husband was driving on the highway, with me and 3 of our children as passengers, the power…
ODI 11014892
Steering
The power steering is failing. There is a grinding noise when the wheel is turned.
ODI 11010958