2014 ford explorer Steering problems

[Daniel Merck]

We noticed the problem about a month ago. A loud grinding noise coming from steering. The steering wheel would lock the right or the left while driving. Took it to ford dealer they replace rack and pinion. When we got it back it was hard to keep in the road like you was driving on a gravel road also a ticking noise when turning wheel. Also some lights came on the dash traction control, abs light and one other light not sure what it was. Took back to ford place they said there was a nut lose that was where the clicking noise was coming from. Got it back today still feels like you are driving on gravel road can hardly keep it in the road. What is deal with ford. We will not let our daughter drive it. This is a safety issue ford should fix it. I see Ia m not the only with this issue. From what I can tell some have caused a accident or all most one. Is ford ok with this. What happens when someone loses a loved on.

 

[asull85]

It could be a wheel bearing.

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum Daniel.
It could be a problem with the EPAS (Electric Power Assist Steering) system;
http://www.fordproblems.com/trends/electronic-power-steering/
Also, we have a thread on power steering failure that in the majority of cases call for the replacement of the steering rack. I'm wondering if it could be the same even though yours is a 2017. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums...11-2015-explorer-power-steering-issue.320445/
Was the dealer to pull any fault codes?

Please complete your registration by adding the 'Required' "Trim Level" to your profile so it appears in the margin. That can at times be useful info to have.

Peter