NHTSA Complaint #11508168 — 2016 FORD EXPLORER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report
Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11508168
Vehicle 2016 FORD EXPLORER
Component STEERING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State WI

Consumer Description

Traveling at approximately 65mph on the highway, while beginning to enter a slight turn in the highway, the steering wheel "froze" as if the vehicle was off. It stayed locked ,about 15 degrees to the right, and would not free up. I tried applying brakes, which instantly began pulling me further left and into a ditch. Within 5 seconds I lost control of the vehicle, at around 50mph, impacted a guard rail, then went airborne, nose diving onto the service road below the highway. No lights were present at the time of the failure, a Ford dealership had done an inspection on my Steering Rack back on 10/29/2021 that found no issues present. The way the crash happened, I'm lucky to be alive, but how is this not a recall? How is there not a safety feature to allow for manual control of the steering if the electrical system dies? Scariest moment driving by far, a roller coaster I wish to not be put on again. I have significant bruising from the seat belt impacting my right side hip, my mirror dislodged and hit me in the head, seat airbag bruised my left shoulder, and my neck is about as sore as it can get

Related Complaints for the 2016 FORD EXPLORER

Other STEERING Complaints

#11694477 The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the steering wh...
#11685961 The car had ongoing issues with a warning sensor that stated Steering Fault - Service Now. There was also a clinking...
#11683234 Dear NHTSA, I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding my 2016 Ford Explorer (VIN: [XXX] .) Build Date: (08/...
#11680362 The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering assist functionality, ...
#11678846 The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the steering wh...

Recent Complaints for the 2016 FORD EXPLORER

#11719425 STRUCTURE The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign number: 25V347000 (Structu...
#11718812 STRUCTURE The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Struc...
#11718812 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Struc...
#11718484 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, while attem...
#11718362 STRUCTURE:BODY The pillars flew off and I can not get them repaired and they have no remedy for it the dealership glued them back
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report