2001 Ford Explorer Sport Steering Problems

“My purchased new $30,000 2001 Ford 2 door Explorer Sport dies often causing no brakes or steering. In 2001, it died and rolled over with no steering or brakes when my wife was driving home, leaving her stranded upside down. Ford would not respond and local dealers would not or could not solve the problem. It still dies and all recalls were presumably done, including the firestone tires which were the best part of the vehicle. Numerous letters to Ford were never acknowledged. I would like to have a refund on this vehicle. Can you help me?”

“When tilting the steering wheel down it shuts everything off. Then, when placing it back to the normal position everything comes back on, the brake lights/turn signals, and consumer hears an electrical buzzing inside the steering wheel.”

“Consumer states that vehicle has excessive vibration that can be felt at 45mph or greater making it hard to maintain control while driving. Dealer has replaced tires, driveshaft and throttle assembly but problem is still occurring. Manufacturer informed that consumer that the problem is a technical defect that is considered normal on this model. Ts”

“When driving on slight uphill roads and making turns left or right, like on ramps to freeway at very slow speeds, 5-10 MPH, vehicle is hard to control. Goes all over road, braking makes it worse. Dealer replaced steering gear and tires. Did not remedy. To dealer 9 days one time, another 14 days. Consumer also states engine makes a grinding noise right after start-up.”

“This is an intermittent problem.depending on the position of the steering wheel, the turn signal arm does not stay in position, and the turn signal does not operate. In order to make it work you have to turn the steering wheel to another position and try again.”