2022 FORD EXPLORER Steering Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2022 FORD EXPLORER
8 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
8
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
While traveling on I-26 east near North Carolina MM 51 in the left lane, the vehicle suddenly pulled uncontrollably to the left resulting in a sideswipe of the guardrail. The vehicle then swerved to the right stopping near the center of the interstate. My wife was able to move the vehicle to the right shoulder under its own power. The right front tire/wheel was laying almost flat attached to the vehicle only by the brake line. The entire wheel assembly was detached from the steering/suspension system. The vehicle was towed to a local collision center and inspected by my insurance adjuster. The vehicle was determined a total loss. There were no injuries or other vehicles involved. The NC Highway Patrol responded but did not complete an accident report.
Ongoing issues with the screen displaying upside down, blurry, red/green lines, powering on and completely off. Rearview calibration issue off centered (dealership fixed). This also impacts the cruise control alerts, lane keeping assist, etc. and occasionally powers vehicle off. Dealership was able to fix delayed reverse transmission via software for the PCM. Multiple dealership repair attempts have not fixed this ongoing issue from 2022-2025. Videos available via email request. Dealership verified some of the concerns and Ford would only authorize software updates, new battery, some camera components. When this failed to fix they were not authorized to further repair. As a courtesy the dealership rebuilt the software and this did not fix the issues.
Driver assist warning light comes on and I lose power steering on my ford. I took the vehicle in last month for repair. Dealer said it was a software issue. Rest the software. This did not fix issue. I was driving on highway at 65 miles when steering assist message popped up and I lost my power steering. This a major safety issue. I checked on line and other drivers had reported the same issue. Please advise.
As you drive and pick up speed at the range of 29 to 31 mph, exactly the car shutters and shakes. It is known by Ford that the driveshaft needs to be angled due to the hybrid battery location in the car. This particular problem is consistent with a driveshaft replacement that has been known by Ford as well as bearings in the driveshaft. I have had problems with the shuttering in this vehicle almost since day, one of owning it.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while reversing, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the steering wheel started moving independently from side to side, without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 207,000.
The steering wheel moves back and forth by it's self.
Vehicle's steering wheel moves by it's self.
Other 2022 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas
Power Train
52 complaints
Unknown Or Other
41 complaints
Electrical System
31 complaints
Engine
21 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
14 complaints
Visibilitywiper
11 complaints
Back Over Prevention
10 complaints
Service Brakes
9 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Air Bags
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
7 complaints
Structurebody
6 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
5 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
5 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
5 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
5 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Radar
1 complaint
Chest Clip Buckle Harness
1 complaint
Electrical Systemadasdriver Monitoringcamerasensor
1 complaint
Electrical Systembody Control Modulebcm
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint