2012 FORD EXPLORER Equipment Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Equipment Issues in the 2012 FORD EXPLORER
2 equipment complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Equipment Complaints
THIS FORM DOES NOT ALLOW ENTRY OF MULTIPLE DATES. THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH MYFORDTOUCH WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT IS CONTINUAL. PUTTING IN ONE DATE IS POINTLESS. THE CLIMATE (DEFROSTER, ETC) SYSTEM AND THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM ARE PART OF THIS MODULE, ALONG WITH PHONE AND AUDIO FEATURES. THIS MODULE LOCKS CONTINUALLY AND IT IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE YOU CAN'T CONTROL THE DEFROSTER OR NAVIGATION SYSTEM MANUALLY WHEN THIS OCCURS. REPEATED TRIPS TO THE DEALER HAVE BEEN FRUITLESS AND MY WIFE WAS IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS SEVERAL TIMES IN HEAVY TRAFFIC CORRIDOR CONDITIONS IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY. IT IS UNCONSCIONABLE THAT FORD IS SELLING THESE VEHICLES FOR NEARLY $50,000 THAT ARE DEFECTIVE AND THEY KNOW THEY ARE DEFECTIVE.
TWO EXTREMELY FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCES HAPPENED THIS DAY. (1) I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 95 AND THE EXPLORER BRAKED EXTREMELY HARD FROM A SPEED OF 65 MPH TO ZERO. THERE WAS NOTHING AROUND AND I COULD NOT DETERMINE ANY REASON FOR THIS. I PROCEEDED ON TO MY DESTINATION AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INEXPLICABLY TO 95 MPH. I TRIED TO TURN OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL MANUALLY AND BY TAPPING THE BRAKE (I WAS FEARFUL OF THE VEHICLE ROLLING). THANK GOD, I WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER AROUND TRAFFIC IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY AND THEN THE VEHICLE REDUCED SPEED. IT WAS A VERY TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE AND ONE THE FORD DEALER TOLD ME HE HAS NO EXPLANATION FOR. I HAVE HAD MANY, FAILURES OF THE MYFORDTOUCH SYSTEM WHICH I WILL DETAIL IN A SEPARATE INCIDENT REPORT.
Other 2012 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas
Steering
341 complaints
Unknown Or Other
102 complaints
Engine
79 complaints
Structure
75 complaints
Electrical System
60 complaints
Structurebody
59 complaints
Power Train
55 complaints
Air Bags
27 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
27 complaints
Suspension
22 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
19 complaints
Service Brakes
19 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
17 complaints
Seat Belts
14 complaints
Visibilitywiper
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Visibility
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshieldcritical Fasteners
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Back Over Prevention
4 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
4 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
4 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Traction Control System
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
2 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systempump
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint