Ford Explorer Rack And Pinion Noise

The vehicle was taken to rye ford.

Ford explorer rack and pinion noise.

As time went on the popping noise has become worse. If the grinding is severe the gear and pinion may have slipped out of alignment. I have addressed it over the past week and have determined two things. Average repair cost is 1 840 at 39 000 miles.

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. Steering failed while driving. This one is serious so get it checked out quickly. The 2015 ford explorer has 16 problems reported for popping noise when turning.

Labor costs are estimated between 243 and 307 while parts are priced between 687 and 725. The average cost for a ford explorer rack and pinion replacement is between 930 and 1 032. The vehicle was not repaired. 1 the tsb put out by ford for the thrust washers on the axles is a waste of money.

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. It only has 48k miles and i m being told it s the rack and pinion. 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. While driving 40 mph the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver.

Internal electronic failure in the steering rack. Grinding is an indication that low or contaminated fluid has damaged the pinion gear and steering rack. Explorer is two years old with only 44 173 miles. 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.

In this video i am showing you how to diagnose a rack and pinion tie rod end popping noise.