Ford · United States · Mod
Ford Service Steering Gear, Explorer: Steering
Affects Ford Service Steering Gear, Explorer · 2011–2012 — about 300 vehicles.
The hazard
The inability to steer the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
What to do
Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the suspect steering gears with new steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2014. Customers may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 13S14.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational