Failure of 2011-2013 Ford Explorer Power Steering: What You Need to Know

In 2014, Ford issued a safety recall for only certain 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles. It stated that “the affected vehicles may experience an intermittent connection in the electric power steering gear, which can cause a loss of the motor position sensor signal resulting in a shutdown of the power steering assist.” However, this recall was limited to Ford Explorers assembled at Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant from May 17, 2010, through February 28, 2012, and failed to include many vehicles experiencing the same power-steering failures. 

Although this recall addressed a small number of the problem vehicles and offered immediate repair free of charge to the owners, most Ford Explorer owners remain unassisted. Ford’s failure to perform a widespread safety recall has left thousands of vehicles on the road that may be affected by the same power steering defect. Hundreds of owners have complained that they were left with a costly bill to repair the defective steering mechanism because their vehicle was not included in the recall. These owners and those who may have yet to experience the frightening and dangerous defect in power steering deserve Ford to take complete responsibility. 

What Can Affected Vehicle Owners Do?

Although McCune Law Group is not accepting new cases at this time, you still have legal options. If you have experienced a power steering failure in your 2011-2013 Ford Explorer, you can: 

• Check for Vehicle Recalls: Visit the NHTSA recall database to see if your vehicle qualifies for a manufacturer repair.
• Contact Ford Customer Support: If your vehicle has power steering failures, report it to Ford to request assistance with repair costs.
• Explore Other Legal Avenues: If you’ve experienced financial hardship or injury due to a vehicle defect, you may still qualify for legal action. Explore our Class Action Cases page for more details.

Related Cases and Legal Areas

If you have experienced automotive defects of any kind, we recommended exploring the following practice areas:   

• Vehicle Defects: When a vehicle’s design or manufacture causes an accident and leads to injuries or fatalities, the manufacturer and/or seller may face liability for those injuries and any damages sustained as a result.
• Product Liability: Defective vehicle components that pose a risk to consumer cases fall under the category of product liability.
• Class Action Lawsuits: If numerous consumers are affected by the same vehicle safety issue, they may form a class action to bring a joint suit against a negligent company.

Need Legal Assistance?

If you are dealing with another vehicle defect or class action related matter, our experienced class action attorneys are here to help. Get in touch with our class action team to explore your legal options.  

For general inquiries, you can reach us at (909) 345-8110 or via our online form. 

Final Note

This page is no longer accepting new clients for the power steering failure in 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles but remains active as an informational resource to serve affected vehicle owners.   

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