Ford Explorer Traction Control System Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 9
- Years with records
- 2001–2014
- Stored years
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 16 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- power steering · 11 records
- steering wheel · 8 records
- traction control · 8 records
- steering assist · 5 records
- warning indicators · 5 records
- indicators illuminated · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering assist and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle into a driveway and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic…
ODI 11185981
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
Service Brakes · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving 65 mph, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the vehicle drove over a pothole and into some bushes. The contact stated that two unknown warning indicators and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The dealer (al piemonte ford, 2500 w north ave, melrose park, il 60160) stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v286000…
ODI 11101500
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
12v/24v/48v Battery · Engine · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and stalled intermittently. The vehicle started only after the battery was charged. The contact also stated that the heating system became inoperable and the check engine, service traction, and battery warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was unable to be started or…
ODI 10940085
Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 ford explorer. While driving 55 mph, the contact steered to the right and the vehicle skidded and crashed into a guardrail. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained four broken ribs and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10904549
Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford explorer. While driving approximately 75 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the service advance traction control and service power steering warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v286000…
ODI 10724944
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