2001 Ford Explorer Steering Problems

“Was making a right hand turn from a city street into my community and about 90 degrees into the turn the steering locked up and I was headed for the median. I stopped with the brakes and looked down at the dash and the battery picture was red which helped me to realize the car had turned off. I put the car in park and then started it up and the problem was gone.”

“On driving my truck it slowed down almost to a stop then moved but continued to putter and slow down--I got scared and got it in my driveway and called aa to tow to my service mechanic--the mechanic had it for 2 days and could find nothing wrong with it---I told him I felt it was in the gearshift automatic as when I put it in p it lunges forward and I have to put my foot on the brake again--also when I have it in d the gearshift does not stay in the middle, as it always did. He said it might be water in the gas, which I said no to. …”

“I notice the 2001 Ford excursion had gear box problems. I just had to replace steering and tie rods on my 2001 Explorer. Also, I had to replace the idle control valve and a friend also has an idol control valve problem on his 2001 Explorer. Are these problems at large. If so, I would love to have Ford reimburse me for these charges on a vehicle that just has 37,600 miles on it.”

“2001 Ford Explorer sport-trac almost flipped over twice for no apparent reason. I was able to somehow re-gain control. We are more than lucky to be alive right now... Consumers need to know the truth. We did not!!!”

“Just completed 20 mile interstate drive, pulled into parking lot and heard a thump,stepped out to see the problem and right front wheel was cocked at 45 degree angle while left was straight. Vehicle towed to dealer and repaired. There was no indication of any problem beforehand.if assembly had failed 5 minutes earlier, could have resulted in serious accident or fatality.”