The contact owns a 1998 Ford Explorer. While driving 5 mph, the steering rod fell off and caused the steering to fail. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 160,000.

- Troutman, NC, USA

The Explorer brake peddle went to the floor to stop the vehicle. There was smoke coming from under the hood. In a few seconds, the truck was in flames. Police and firemen were called to the location. They put the fire out in a few minutes.

- Hammonton, NJ, USA

Power steering gear box is leaking. Both the gearbox and tie rods need replaced. Only 75,000 miles on the vehicle.

- Sterling Heights, MI, USA

While driving at highway speeds the steering wandered and swerved. At this time the cause is undetermined.

- Franklin, TN, USA

While making a left turn steering failed. As a result, vehicle made a complete turn and damaged front and rear end of vehicle. Dealer has advised that there was no problem with steering. Please add additional information.

- Santa Fe, TX, USA

Steering failed.

- Bethany Beach, DE, USA

On 11-7, vehicle was making S-like movements, consumer had difficulty keeping vehicle in the lane, after about 10 seconds, the problems ceased, however the following day the same problems occurred and consumer was unable to control vehicle, the vehicle would not respond to the steering wheel being turned, consumer collided twice with the guardrail.

- Ft Washington, PA, USA

When turning at any speed, the steering mechanism makes a soft but loud grinding noise. With car at stop, you can see the power sterring fluid resivour cavitate. After 9 trips to the dealer, they have yet to be able to fix the issue. They have tried new hoses, flushing the system, resetting the computer, and parts from the 6 cl. Engine to resolve issue. Noise appears after car has been running for at least 5 minutes, and is more prominent the warmer the engine/outside temperature.

- Maple Grove, MN, USA

When driving and trying to switch lanes consumer lost control of vehicle, causing vehicle to run on the side of the road and rollover.

- Pearland, TX, USA

I stated to johnson Ford, scrapping noise coming from right front when you turn. Buring smell, and worst on left turns.

- Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

Steering problems associated with grinding, hesitation and vibration.

- Victoria ,B.C., CD, USA

While driving 50 to 60 mph vehicle hit water puddle which caused vehicle to flip and roll on its side.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Vehicle lost steering control resulting in a collision.

- Wantagh, NY, USA

While driving on dry straight road at approximately 55 mph vehicle jerked suddenly to the left. When attempting to correct steering, vehicle went out of control and veered to the right, the spun back to the left. Turned around on the road backwards and flipped on passengers's side and slid into median. Also, ABS brakes/suspension and transfer case failed.

- Hubbard, OH, USA