1 the tsb put out by ford for the thrust washers on the axles is a waste of money.
Ford explorer rack and pinion noise.
Explorer is two years old with only 44 173 miles.
It only has 48k miles and i m being told it s the rack and pinion.
The vehicle was not repaired.
Steering failed while driving.
Grinding is an indication that low or contaminated fluid has damaged the pinion gear and steering rack.
The manufacturer was informed of the failure.
2 the rack an pinion should be the true recall on the 2011 2015 ford explorer and possibly newer models from what i have read.
I have addressed it over the past week and have determined two things.
Internal electronic failure in the steering rack.
The vehicle was taken to jack madden ford located at 825 boston providence turnpike norwood ma 02062 781 207 9009 where it was diagnosed that the steering control module and rack and pinion unit needed to be replaced.
The average cost for a ford explorer rack and pinion replacement is between 930 and 1 032.
As time went on the popping noise has become worse.
If you are driving a 2012 ford explorer or if you are planning to purchase one then it is important that you review reported steering rack and pinion problems and defects total reports.
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Labor costs are estimated between 243 and 307 while parts are priced between 687 and 725.
In this video i am showing you how to diagnose a rack and pinion tie rod end popping noise.
The 2015 ford explorer has 16 problems reported for popping noise when turning.
While driving 40 mph the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver.
The contact owns a 2012 ford explorer the contact stated that the engine was started and both the power steering and power assist warning lights illuminated as steering wheel became hard to turn.
If the grinding is severe the gear and pinion may have slipped out of alignment.
The vehicle was taken to rye ford.
