2012 Ford Explorer traction control system problems

3 owner complaints about traction control system on the 2012 Ford Explorer have been filed with NHTSA. The average reported mileage at failure is 111,822 miles. No recall currently covers this component on this model year.

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111,822avg. miles at failure

Owner complaints

Sep 2, 2025 · failed Aug 31, 2025 · 170,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the traction control and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that a minute and a half later, while attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel became firm, and added effort was needed to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Aug 26, 2020 · failed Aug 16, 2020 · 151,977 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. The contact stated while his wife was driving and making a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated the service traction control and the power steering assist warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his residence. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (hertrich ford of easton located at 9617 ocean gateway, easton, md 21601, (410) 822-2900) where it was diagnosed with needing the rack and pinion replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 151,977. *ln *js *js

Jan 22, 2014 · failed May 9, 2013 · 13,490 miles · IL

May 2013 (13490 miles) was driving 30 35 MPH power steering went out, traction control light went on, I turned off and restarted. All was ok. Took to dealer and dealer replaced the steering rack december 23,2013, (21173 miles) was driving 40 MPH power steering went out, traction control light went on. Would not reset by turning on and off. Drove to dealer with no power steering and dealer reset computer and sent me on my way. January 17,2014 (21808 miles) was driving 35 MPH power steering went out, traction light went on would not reset by turning on and off. Drove to dealer with no power steering. Dealer reset computer and sent me on my way. *tr

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