Safety Score
62
Average
Recalls
2
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (2)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-24 | 15V171000 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 194,484 | — | Details |
| 2014-01-06 | 14E001000 |
STEERING | 300 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-12 | STEERING | No | 0 | My car gave a “power steering fault” message on the dash while my son was driving on I-95 on April 12. The steering whe… |
| 2026-02-16 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | Plastic trims on both sides of the windshield are recalled and ford has not fixed yet. Safety hazard driving and both p… |
| 2026-01-28 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure… |
| 2026-01-27 | STEERING | No | 0 | Started the Explorer in a parking lot. When backing out the steering wheel was impossible to turn. A Power Steering f… |
| 2026-01-14 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle lost power steering functio… |
| 2026-01-07 | STEERING | No | 0 | Unknown my Steering wheel locked up while driving |
| 2025-12-06 | STEERING | No | 0 | Total loss of Electric power steering assistance while driving on the interstate. |
| 2025-12-04 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering whee… |
| 2025-11-22 | STEERING | No | 0 | The Power Steering pump (EPAS) when out on me yesterday while driving on the highway. I was switching lanes on the high… |
| 2025-10-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The rear back up camera is now displaying a message to contact dealership. It freezes up and stops working. |
| 2025-10-02 | STEERING | No | 0 | While driving, my 2012 Ford Explorer displayed a “Service Power Steering Now” warning message, and the steering wheel c… |
| 2025-09-12 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel seiz… |
| 2025-09-04 | STEERING | No | 0 | Loss of power steering occasionally, getting a power steering fault, but as of now, starts working again |
| 2025-09-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | My back-up camera has flipped images so the left appears on the right and the right appears on the left as well as the … |
| 2025-09-02 | STEERING | No | 0 | Electric power steering system does not work |
| 2025-08-31 | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the traction control… |
| 2025-08-28 | STEERING | No | 0 | Failure of Power Steering A hard steering wheel on a 2012 Ford Explorer with electric steering (EPAS |
| 2025-08-23 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Trunk liftgate isn't operating. Cannot open up the trunk. Interior driver sides armrest stitching is busted. |
| 2025-07-17 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V0311000(Structure… |
| 2025-07-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | while driving the vehicle goes into what I have found is called sleep mode.. The check engine lite comes on and the lef… |
| 2025-06-25 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My vehicles power steering alert came on suddenly while driving home. My cars steering wheel completely locked up while… |
| 2025-06-23 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Jan 19,2024 Manufacturer Recall Number24S02 NHTSA Recall Number24V031 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet av… |
| 2025-06-22 | STEERING | No | 0 | Clunking noise coming from rear possible tow link, clicking noise coming from steering even when vehicle not moving |
| 2025-06-15 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering assist not working, could not steer the vehicle |
| 2025-06-15 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE… |
| 2025-06-04 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | I started receiving recall information on or before February 2024 for this recall. I finally took it in for inspection … |
| 2025-06-01 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the A-pillar trim detached from… |
| 2025-06-01 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera failed to display a… |
| 2025-06-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | Ford dealership Loganville GA Serviced recall 14s06 on this vehicle on Aug. 2014 when no problems were detected. This c… |
| 2025-05-29 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering whee… |
| 2025-05-19 | STEERING | No | 0 | Power steeeing system cuts out and stops working intermittently. Especially when making u turns |
| 2025-05-05 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 3 MPH, the power steering fault, the turn signa… |
| 2025-04-28 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A-pillar trim on t… |
| 2025-04-18 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Recall A-pilars were removed creating unsafe driving conditions. Parts were flying off vehicle while driving and creati… |
| 2025-04-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Back-up camera will display images backward and poses a collision hazard as driver won’t know which direction cars or p… |
| 2025-04-11 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noti… |
| 2025-04-09 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure… |
| 2025-04-04 | STEERING | No | 0 | I just bought this vehicle in the last 2 months. While my husband and I were driving down the road with our 2 daughters… |
| 2025-04-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | The steering went out on the car and I was unable to steer. Almost causing me to have a accident. I had to have a to… |
| 2025-04-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | The Steering module and steering gear has failed for a second time within a 12 year window. This steering failure was u… |
| 2025-03-26 | STEERING | No | 0 | Car was working fine and had been parked. Then the next morning got ready to take my youngest to school. Started it up,… |
| 2025-03-15 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-45 MPH, the steering whee… |
| 2025-03-12 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side… |
| 2025-03-03 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering whee… |
| 2025-02-28 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure… |
| 2025-02-26 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | See attached document for complaint. |
| 2025-02-22 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign number: 24V031000 (Structure… |
| 2025-02-11 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the A-pillar trim on b… |
| 2025-02-06 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure… |
| 2025-02-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact press… |