Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford explorer. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph the power steering assist failed message came on the instrument panel, immediately after it became extremely difficult to make any turns or maneuver the steering wheel. the contact mentioned that after powering off and restarting, the vehicle was performing as normal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who filed a report and did not offer any further assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 28,472 and the current mileage was 29,600. updated 09/21/12*lj the consumer the abs and traction control failures and related messages appeared on the instrument panel's message center. the dealer found a diagnostic code for the speed sensors. the vehicle was repaired. updated 09/27/2012 *js *tr