2012 FORD EXPLORER Steeringrack And Pinion Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Steeringrack And Pinion Issues in the 2012 FORD EXPLORER
2 steeringrack and pinion 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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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Steeringrack And Pinion Complaints
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at approximately 50 MPH, he became aware of a strong clicking sound coming from the steering wheel. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that an unknown safety recall related to the rack and pinion for the vehicle had expired. The contact had not received notification regarding the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS STARTED AND BOTH THE POWER STEERING AND POWER ASSIST WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AS STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE RACK AND PINION, WHICH FAILED DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE RACK AND PINION WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,000. ... UPDATED 02/27/13 *BF THE STEERING RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 03/04/13
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Unknown Or Other
102 complaints
Engine
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Structure
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Structurebody
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Air Bags
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Fuelpropulsion System
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Suspension
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Service Brakes
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Seat Belts
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
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Visibilitywindshield
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Back Over Prevention Warnings
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Equipment
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Equipment Adaptivemobility
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Seats
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Visibilityglass Siderear
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Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systempump
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
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Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
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Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
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Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
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Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
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Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
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