Do 2012 Ford Explorer owners report Steering problems?

356 of 821 NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Ford Explorer (43%) involve Steering.

Do 2012 Ford Explorer owners report Structure problems?

142 of 821 NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Ford Explorer (17%) involve Structure.

Do 2012 Ford Explorer owners report Engine problems?

79 of 821 NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Ford Explorer (10%) involve Engine.

2012 Ford Explorer: Common Problems Owners Report

Across 821 owner complaints to NHTSA, the most reported area is Steering (43% of reports). Some reports involve a fire or crash. Read the details below.

Most reported areas

Steering safety 43%

356 reports (43%) · 1 fire · 6 crash · 5 injured

Structure safety 17%

142 reports (17%) · 1 fire · 1 crash · 1 injured

Engine safety 10%

79 reports (10%) · 3 fire · 1 crash · 1 injured

Electrical System safety 8%

63 reports (8%) · 3 fire · 1 crash · 1 injured

Power Train safety 7%

55 reports (7%) · 1 crash · 1 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 821 complaints

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