Ford Explorer Police Intercept 2014

• Recall 251065 [USA]: A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
  Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 explorer vehicles. The a-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
  dealers will inspect and replace the a-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed february 16, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s02.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 213832 [USA]: A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
  dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (cabj) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of previous nhtsa recall numbers 16v-245, 19v-435, and 20v-675. Certain vehicles previously repaired will need to return for the new remedy. An interim notification letter notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on september 10, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on march 16, 2022. Owners may contact ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s32.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 147348 [USA]: The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
  Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 explorer, 2014-2015 taurus and 2014 edge vehicles equipped with 2.0l or 2.3l engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
  ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk december 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in january 2021. The recall began february 2, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20s63.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 156440 [USA]: A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16v-245 or 19v-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.
  ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (cabj) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began november 27, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20s62.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 156578 [USA]: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
  Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
  ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began june 26, 2019. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s17.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 136059 [USA]: A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
  Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain wheel hub bearing assemblies, part number hb5z-1104-c, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 ford explorer 4x2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
  ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 118159 [USA]: A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ford explorer vehicles manufactured january 17, 2014 to may 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture.
  ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. The recall began on november 18, 2016. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16s18.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 2021438 [Canada]: Suspension
  Issue: on certain vehicles, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link may seize. If this happens, the toe link could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: this recall only affects vehicles equipped with a rear ball joint manufactured by zf. Safety risk: a loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear suspension toe links and inspect the ball joints. If a ball joint requires replacement, the dealer will replace the rear suspension knuckle.

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• Recall 2020536 [Canada]: Powertrain
  Issue: on certain vehicles, the front link shaft (intermediate shaft) bracket can break. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels. Also, if this happens and the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could roll away. Safety risk: a loss of power to the wheels or a vehicle rollaway could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front link shaft bracket.

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• Recall 2020524 [Canada]: Suspension
  Issue: on certain vehicles, the outer ball joint for the rear suspension toe link may seize. If this happens, the toe link could break while driving. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Safety risk: a loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the ball joints for the rear suspension toe links. If a ball joint requires replacement, the dealer will replace the rear suspension knuckle.

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• Recall 2019280 [Canada]: Suspension
  Issue: on certain vehicles, the rear suspension toe link(s) could break. This could cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: this problem is more likely to occur on vehicles that are driven on rough roads. Safety risk: a loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install improved rear suspension toe links.

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• Recall 2017224 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain vehicles operated in alberta, saskatchewan and manitoba, soil properties unique to these areas could cause an accumulation of soil to occur at the attachment point of the rear suspension toe link. This could impede the toe link's travel, causing bending stresses and potential fracture. A fractured toe link would affect vehicle handling and could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will replace the toe links with revised parts.

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• Recall 2016182 [Canada]: Suspension
  Certain vehicles may have been built with an improperly welded rear suspension toe link. If the improperly welded toe link were to fracture while the vehicle is in motion, it could result in rear suspension noise, difficulty steering and/or a loss of steering control, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will replace the rear toe links.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Windshield trim molding item detachment investigation # PE23001

  On january 27, 2023, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe23-001 to investigate allegations of a-pillar trim panel detachment on model year (my) 2011-2019 ford explorer vehicles. At the time of opening, the office had received 164 vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) reporting this failure. Odi has received 671 voqs regarding this failure, including 1 alleged crash and 2 alleged injuries. Some consumers have reported that the failure occurred while they were driving at highway speeds, with the detached trim panel entering the path of travel of the vehicle behind them, requiring the driver of the following vehicle to take evasive action. It is noteworthy that motorists who experience this type of road hazard are less likely to accurately identify the subject vehicle the item detached from and report the event to the nhtsa. In its april 17, 2023 response to odi’s information request, ford provided 175 consumer complaints (including field reports) and 14,162 warranty claims related to a-pillar trim panel detachment. Ford relayed that the subject vehicles utilize a plastic a-pillar bracket, which is bolted to the vehicle structure during assembly. The a-pillar trim panel is attached to the bracket utilizing 7 plastic clips. Contributory factors which have been identified by ford as leading to the subject defect include incomplete installation at the assembly plant, inadequate part stack up, damage to fasteners during installation, and failure to follow proper repair procedure during windshield replacements or other services. On january 19, 2024, ford filed safety recall 24v-031 for my 2011-2019 ford explorer vehicles to address the subject defect. In the part 573 safety recall report, ford identified that a detached a-pillar trim panel can create a road hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall remedy includes an inspection of the existing a-pillar trim panel and, if necessary, the replacement of the component. The remedy a-pillar trim panels will be installed with an additional adhesive for robustness and utilize an inspection procedure to ensure full engagement of all the retention clips during installation. In view of the recall action being taken by ford, odi is closing this preliminary evaluation. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the reports cited in the closing resume odi report identification number document, go to nhtsa.Gov.
  

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• Windshield trim panel detachment investigation # PE23001

  The office of defects investigation (odi) has received 164 complaints on model year 2011-2019 ford explorer vehicles alleging a windshield trim panel on the vehicle detached while driving at highway speeds. Some of the complaints reported that the driver of the vehicle following behind the subject ford vehicle allegedly was startled when the trim piece hit the windshield and momentarily lost control of the vehicle. Odi has opened a preliminary evaluation to assess the scope, frequency and consequence of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.The odi reports cited below can be viewed on nhtsa.Gov using the following reference numbers: 11497490, 11497214, 11496748, 11491809, 11490115, 11489184, 11486700, 11484465, 11484398, 11484160, 11482519, 11481000, 11479067, 11477314, 11476845, 11475721, 11474698, 11473341, 11473217, 11472207, 11471332, 11470414, 11468081, 11466173, 11464915, 11464179, 11463960, 11460668, 11460232, 11460068, 11459992, 11458199, 11457562, 11456681, 11455330, 11454504, 11452932, 11451873, 11446450, 11444063, 11442217, 11440387, 11436890, 11436709, 11435595, 11435182, 11432613, 11431606, 11431197, 11430627, 11430136, 11429918, 11426503, 11426389, 11426027, 11423661, 11423503, 11421226, 11420502, 11418701, 11418475, 11418090, 11416003, 11414142, 11407271, 11406865, 11406852, 11404915, 11400160, 11399448, 11365466, 11363716, 11362448, 11360235, 11352540, 11350327, 11350264, 11344084, 11338484, 11329017, 11328028, 11282607, 11282459, 11280305, 11253721, 11253267, 11242744, 11241798, 11241043, 11232621, 11229349, 11219639, 11216925, 11197379, 11195976, 11195911, 11195908, 11181370, 11174309, 11170513, 11166085, 11162886, 11162158, 11156014, 11155936, 11155160, 11145368, 11142772, 11139583, 11133449, 11132891, 11122363, 11119670, 11119555, 11113583, 11113576, 11110598, 11102660, 11101206, 11092064, 11091284, 11075250, 11072017, 11065705, 11061001, 11047363, 11047098, 11042881, 11041156, 11030193, 11025183, 11025018, 11022474, 11021648, 11021020, 11016390, 11015341, 11013502, 11013423, 11013308, 11012662, 11011352, 11003482, 11001605, 11000407, 11000185, 11000023, 10993756, 10992897, 10991964, 10985877, 10985070, 10983460, 10978831, 10978604, 10968299, 10968209, 10966454, 10958548, 10934505, 10918132, 10916740, 10916252 and 10915996.
  

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• Windshield trim molding item detachment investigation # PE23001

  On january 27, 2023, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe23-001 to investigate allegations of a-pillar trim panel detachment on model year (my) 2011-2019 ford explorer vehicles. At the time of opening, the office had received 164 vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) reporting this failure. Odi has received 671 voqs regarding this failure, including 1 alleged crash and 2 alleged injuries. Some consumers have reported that the failure occurred while they were driving at highway speeds, with the detached trim panel entering the path of travel of the vehicle behind them, requiring the driver of the following vehicle to take evasive action. It is noteworthy that motorists who experience this type of road hazard are less likely to accurately identify the subject vehicle the item detached from and report the event to the nhtsa. In its april 17, 2023 response to odi’s information request, ford provided 175 consumer complaints (including field reports) and 14,162 warranty claims related to a-pillar trim panel detachment. Ford relayed that the subject vehicles utilize a plastic a-pillar bracket, which is bolted to the vehicle structure during assembly. The a-pillar trim panel is attached to the bracket utilizing 7 plastic clips. Contributory factors which have been identified by ford as leading to the subject defect include incomplete installation at the assembly plant, inadequate part stack up, damage to fasteners during installation, and failure to follow proper repair procedure during windshield replacements or other services. On january 19, 2024, ford filed safety recall 24v-031 for my 2011-2019 ford explorer vehicles to address the subject defect. In the part 573 safety recall report, ford identified that a detached a-pillar trim panel can create a road hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall remedy includes an inspection of the existing a-pillar trim panel and, if necessary, the replacement of the component. The remedy a-pillar trim panels will be installed with an additional adhesive for robustness and utilize an inspection procedure to ensure full engagement of all the retention clips during installation. In view of the recall action being taken by ford, odi is closing this preliminary evaluation. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the reports cited in the closing resume odi report identification number document, go to nhtsa.Gov.
  

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• Windshield trim panel detachment investigation # PE23001

  The office of defects investigation (odi) has received 164 complaints on model year 2011-2019 ford explorer vehicles alleging a windshield trim panel on the vehicle detached while driving at highway speeds. Some of the complaints reported that the driver of the vehicle following behind the subject ford vehicle allegedly was startled when the trim piece hit the windshield and momentarily lost control of the vehicle. Odi has opened a preliminary evaluation to assess the scope, frequency and consequence of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.The odi reports cited below can be viewed on nhtsa.Gov using the following reference numbers: 11497490, 11497214, 11496748, 11491809, 11490115, 11489184, 11486700, 11484465, 11484398, 11484160, 11482519, 11481000, 11479067, 11477314, 11476845, 11475721, 11474698, 11473341, 11473217, 11472207, 11471332, 11470414, 11468081, 11466173, 11464915, 11464179, 11463960, 11460668, 11460232, 11460068, 11459992, 11458199, 11457562, 11456681, 11455330, 11454504, 11452932, 11451873, 11446450, 11444063, 11442217, 11440387, 11436890, 11436709, 11435595, 11435182, 11432613, 11431606, 11431197, 11430627, 11430136, 11429918, 11426503, 11426389, 11426027, 11423661, 11423503, 11421226, 11420502, 11418701, 11418475, 11418090, 11416003, 11414142, 11407271, 11406865, 11406852, 11404915, 11400160, 11399448, 11365466, 11363716, 11362448, 11360235, 11352540, 11350327, 11350264, 11344084, 11338484, 11329017, 11328028, 11282607, 11282459, 11280305, 11253721, 11253267, 11242744, 11241798, 11241043, 11232621, 11229349, 11219639, 11216925, 11197379, 11195976, 11195911, 11195908, 11181370, 11174309, 11170513, 11166085, 11162886, 11162158, 11156014, 11155936, 11155160, 11145368, 11142772, 11139583, 11133449, 11132891, 11122363, 11119670, 11119555, 11113583, 11113576, 11110598, 11102660, 11101206, 11092064, 11091284, 11075250, 11072017, 11065705, 11061001, 11047363, 11047098, 11042881, 11041156, 11030193, 11025183, 11025018, 11022474, 11021648, 11021020, 11016390, 11015341, 11013502, 11013423, 11013308, 11012662, 11011352, 11003482, 11001605, 11000407, 11000185, 11000023, 10993756, 10992897, 10991964, 10985877, 10985070, 10983460, 10978831, 10978604, 10968299, 10968209, 10966454, 10958548, 10934505, 10918132, 10916740, 10916252 and 10915996.
  

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• Ford explorer exhaust odor investigation # EA17002

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• Exhaust odor in passenger cab investigation # EA17002

  During the ea17-002 investigation, the agency reviewed and analyzed reports of exhaust odors in the passenger cabins of model year 2011 to 2017 ford explorers. This investigation required an approach that incorporated knowledge and expertise from the automotive, medical, environmental health, and occupational safety fields. The agency conducted an in-depth investigation that encompassed the review of over 6,500 consumer complaints, conducting field inspections, and testing the relevant vehicles, both independently and in coordination with ford and other entities. During the investigation, the evolution of ford service bulletins intended to reduce the level of exhaust odors and carbon monoxide (co) entering the occupant compartment was examined and independent tests to evaluate the effectiveness of the final field service actions (fsa) for both consumer and police vehicles were conducted. As part of the investigation, the agency also examined the effects of cracked exhaust mani-cats on the measured co levels in the vehicles and tested the fsa repairs to ensure they did not adversely impact occupant compartment co levels due to cracked mani-cats.The investigation identified upfitting issues for police interceptor vehicles. Upfitting (sirens, lights, cages, auxiliary power, etc.) is typically performed by governmental fleet operations, independent repair facilities, or local ford dealers after the sale of the new vehicle. Sealing issues caused by upfitting were responsible for the highest measured carbon monoxide levels in tested vehicles. The police fsa instructs how to inspect the quality of the vehicle upfits and how to properly seal any leaks caused by these upfits, at no cost to the police agency. Similarly, the highest co levels measured in consumer vehicles were usually traced to sealing issues caused by rear crash damage where the repairs did not ensure sealing integrity. The most recent ford fsa procedure for both the police (17b25) and consumer vehicles (17n03) includes an hvac reprogramming operation. Tests by ford and nhtsa have demonstrated a substantial reduction of co levels due solely to the hvac reprogramming. Other fsa repairs also demonstrated measurable contributions to co level reductions during controlled tests.Throughout the investigation, vehicles accurately measured with higher levels of carbon monoxide were almost always affected by upfitter alterations, damage, or other causes compromising rear passenger cabin seals.Nhtsa received thousands of reports alleging odors which triggered a variety of physiological responses, predominately nausea, headaches, and lightheadedness. Nhtsa focused the investigation on accurately measuring vehicle co levels, and accurately measuring carboxyhemoglobin (cohb) levels from properly administered blood tests. Using rigorous test methods to produce exhaust gas intrusion in vehicles with a properly performed fsa, occupant compartment co levels remained below current environmental limits for co in any environment (epa ambient air quality standards). Furthermore, even without fsa repairs, no vehicles unaffected by upfitter issues or prior crash damage were identified with co levels that exceed accepted occupational co exposure levels. This investigation finds that the 2011-2017 ford explorer vehicles when accurately measured produce occupant compartment co levels which fall below current accepted health standards, and could not identify cohb levels for vehicle drivers or other occupants, which exceeded thresholds for acute physiological effects. Therefore, the agency has not identified a defect that represents an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.This inve
  

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• Ford explorer exhaust odor investigation # EA17002

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• Front brake hose failure investigation # EA15005

  On april 29, 2015, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe15-017 to investigate a report alleging incidents of front brake hose failure in model year (my) 2015 ford explorer police interceptor vehicles used by the sacramento police department in its pursuit driving training program (voq 10705832).On september 28, 2015, odi upgraded the investigation to an engineering analysis (ea15-005) to assess maximum front caliper crimp temperatures under various test conditions, test hose assemblies removed from police interceptor service for any signs of thermal degradation, and further assess field data for evidence of a defect trend related to the alleged defect.The alleged defect results from exposure to extremely high heat at the caliper-side hose crimp. Nhtsa’s vehicle testing suggests that the conditions necessary to produce the critical temperatures in the subject components result from drive-soak intervals that can occur during the sacramento training program.Nhtsas testing of hose assemblies returned from police interceptor service did not identify any evidence of thermal degradation.Nhtsa has not confirmed any incidents of caliper crimp failures due to overheating in vehicles not subjected to the sacramento training course driving.The low number of hose assembly failure reports and the absence of any verified incidents of heat related front brake hose crimp failures since 2015 suggests that the sacramento pd incidents resulted from conditions unique to the training program.A safety related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.For additional information, see the closing report in the document file for ea15-005 on www.Nhtsa.Gov.
  

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The headlights in my ford explorer 2014 are extremely dim. The road is poorly lit in front and cannot see anything on the sides. This has been a problem since i purchased the vehicle. I just missed hitting a pedestrian on the side of the road. I was in a residential area and only going 20 mph. It is extremely dangerous and a large safety concern.

My wife was driving on the highway and lost power steering completely!! The power steering assist light came on. She almost lost control of the vehicle! She was able to manage it off the highway. We had the car towed to the dealership. They had said that the power steering gear had failed! After researching the problem, i was shocked to see this issue is not an anomaly. There was a recall on this issue for 2011 - 2013, but not for 2014. Yet, the complaints and horror stories for the 2014 model still continue. I called ford and they documented my call (#cas32404801) and suggested that we submit a claim from the dealership to ford after the repar. I am really dumbfounded as to why this frightening issue with the steering has not been fixed!!!!

Hello, my car currently has an open recall that needs to be remediated it has been issued since oct 30, 2020. This is the second recall to resolve an outstanding issue with my cars rear toe link 20s62/20v675. On three separate occasions i have attempted to get this remediated with three dealerships turning away servicing my vehicle due to lack of parts. I filed a complaint with the ford corporate office to report what i would consider unfair trade practice and consumer right violations as these dealerships seem to be able to conduct the work however are turning away the recalls either to prioritize paying jobs. This leaves myself as a consumer with a lingering risk, exponential exposure to harm when operating my vehicle. Ford company is willfully aware of the situation and have not addressed this matter. I submitted another escalation today due to being turned away for a 3rd time. Keep in mind that i have requested to be contacted when parts have been available or if the parts can be ordered and neither of these requests have been met. I am aware that we are coming off the heels of the covid pandemic and these dealerships might be short staffed, so they are being directed to avoid recall resolution.

Passenger side tierod end broke off at rack and pinion assembly.

While driving power steering failure.. When it failed it dinged and a message came up but failure was while driving. No other previous problems. Only 44750 miles at time of failure.

While driving down the road a message popped up that said: fault service required, service advancetrac, and terrain system fault. The vehichle lost power steering unexpectedly and was very difficult to maintain on the roadway. I pulled over and shut off my vehicle and when i restarted it the power steering was back. I have seen that this is a common issue with the 2014 ford explorer and it seems to be the same type of power steering system as the other years that have been recalled but the 2014 has been left out. I would just like to report this as i feel it is a very big safety issue if someone is driving in a turn when this happens or are not in a spot they can pull over when it happens. Thank you for your time.

We were returning from a visit with my son in ohio. Suddenly a notice appeared on the dashboard about steering control and it was extremely hard to turn the wheel. We tried several methods suggested to correct the problem such as disconnecting the battery and also checking the fuses but no success. Since it appeared i could drive the vehicle, we drove home but had to really work at steering. We finally arrived back at our home without further incident other than being extremely tired from turning the steering wheel. It was like driving a car which was never equipped with power steering but even harder. After returning home, i took the vehicle to the local ford dealership. They checked the vehicle and said the steering column had to be replaced. Total cost is going to be $2384.73 plus tax.

Electrical power steering pump in failure. It's hard to steer and steering wheel gets stuck in a certain position. My wife wife was heading into oncoming traffic, it allowed the steering to free up and be corrected right before she could have hit another vehicle head on. It is headed to our local dealership for a recall this week and we plan on having them confirm this, if we make it there. The bad part is there was no warning or dash indication light to let us know this was in failure and could have seriously hurt my wife and or kids if they were in the vehicle.

The steering wheel suddenly became stiff while driving-and a power steering failure light came on-we had to park and be towed-and the power steering rack and pinion/motor needs replacement. There are hundreds of people with the same problem-90,000 miles and barely driven

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• B141B [2] B141B
• B141C [2] B141C
• P013A [2] O2 Sensor Slow Response - Rich to Lean (Bank 1 Sensor 2)
• P013C [2] O2 Sensor Slow Response - Rich to Lean (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
• P06A0 [2] Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit
• P161A [1] P161A
• P0138 [1] 02 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank I Sensor 2)
• P0158 [1] 02 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
• P0420 [1] Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
• P0430 [1] Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
• P0236 [1] Turbocharger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
• P0106 [1] Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance Problem
• P0016 [1] Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A)