2016 Ford Explorer
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 2,452 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 26 Explorer model years with reports.
Of the 2016 reports, 39 involved a crash and 14 involved a fire. 59 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Structure, bodyJul 14, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the roof rail covers and as necessary, repair or replace the push-pins, rail clips, or roof rail covers, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S54. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 21V316. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
Campaign 26V448000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, electrical, engine block heaterOct 10, 2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
Campaign 25V685000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, bodyMay 23, 2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will repair the B-pillar trim, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S53.
Campaign 25V347000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, body, roof and pillarsJan 19, 2024
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Owner notification letters were mailed between July 18, 2024 and December 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02.
Campaign 24V031000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearJul 15, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 16V-245, 19V-435, and 20V-675. Certain vehicles previously repaired will need to return for the new remedy. An interim notification letter notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S32.
Campaign 21V537000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, bodyMay 5, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will install push-pins and replace any damaged rail clips and roof rail covers, as necessary, free of charge. The interim owner notification letter was mailed on June 22, 2021. Owner notification letters (remedy available) were mailed on October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S22.
Campaign 21V316000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearMar 12, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62.
Campaign 20V675000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, axle assembly, axle shaftNov 10, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
Campaign 20V692000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearJun 10, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17.
Campaign 19V435000 on NHTSA.gov
SeatsNov 29, 2017
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles. Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the power seat track upper pivot link bolt, either applying threadlocker or replacing the lift link and hardware, free of charge. Interim letters are expected to go out January 15, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S40.
Campaign 17V767000 on NHTSA.gov
Wheels, hubAug 28, 2017
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 17E048000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, reclinerJun 28, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. The seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall begin on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 16C11.
Campaign 16V475000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engineMar 31, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured November 25, 2013, to January 25, 2016, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured October 20, 2014, to January 28, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines and engine block heaters. These engine block heaters have elements that may overheat while plugged in.
Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and replace the electrical cord, as necessary. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S14. Note: Owners should not use the engine block heater until the vehicle has been remedied.
Campaign 16V183000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly, mountingSep 28, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26.
Campaign 15V605000 on NHTSA.gov
Parking brakeJul 24, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.
Campaign 15V464000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: fuel/propulsion system
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Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 4, 2017
I DRIVE MY 2016 FORD EXPLORER MORE THAN 80 MILES A DAY, MOSTLY IN INTERSTATE TRAFFIC. I HAVE NOTICED A STRONG ODOR THAT RESEMBLES MERCAPTAIN OR BURNING FUEL. I HAVE DISMISSED THIS AS TRAFFIC RELATED AND SWITCHED THE A/C TO RECIRCULATE BUT OFTEN HAVE TO VENT BY ROLLING DOWN WINDOWS. THIS IS MOST COMMON WHEN DRIVING WITH THE A/C ON DURING HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 31, 2017
CARBON MONOXIDE AND GASOLINE SMELL IN CABIN
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 13, 2017
EVERY TIME I STEP ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY, THE INSIDE OF MY CAR STARTS TO SMELL LIKE SMOKE OR SOMETHING IS BURNING. I HAVE TO LOWER MY WINDOWS FOR ABOUT A MINUTE TO CLEAR THE AIR OUT. IT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MONTHS.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 13, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, A STRONG FUEL ODOR BECAME PRESENT INSIDE THE CABIN. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD TO OPEN ALL THE WINDOWS. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE, CHECKED INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE BUT THERE WERE NO NOTICEABLE LEAKS. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES AND GOT INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND STARTED DRIVING BUT THE ODOR BECAME STRONGER ALSO NOTICED THAT THE ODOR WAS EMERGING FROM THE AIR VENTS. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE AIR CONDITIONING AND DROVE TO THE DEALER BRADLEY FORD OF LAKE HAVASU, ARIZONA. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR EVALUATION AND THEY HAD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE NUMBER: CAS-12708860 WAS OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,500.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 13, 2017
MY STOCK (UNALTERED) 2016 FORD EXPLORER SPORT WITH ECOBOOST ENGINE EMITS A ROTTEN EGG, SULFUR-LIKE ODOR INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN UPON FULL THROTTLE ACCELERATION. THIS CONDITION DOES NOT OCCUR DURING NORMAL (LESS THAN FULL THROTTLE ACCELERATION) DRIVING. THIS CONDITION OCCURS ONLY DURING FULL THROTTLE ACCELERATION AND IS REPLICABLE. THIS CONDITION HAS OCCURRED SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 04/2016 AND CONTINUES TODAY.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 6, 2017
I AM AN OWNER OF A 2016 FORD EXPLORER THAT WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW AT A DEALERSHIP HERE IN AZ LAST YEAR IN JANUARY. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE, I STARTED NOTICING FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE VEHICLE AND VEHICLE USING A LOT OF GAS EVERYDAY. I TOOK MY TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD EVERYTHING IS OK. AS TIME WENT ON, I NOTICED THAT EVERY TIME I ACCELERATED ON THE GAS, THE TRUCK SLOWED DOWN. TOOK TRUCK TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD ONCE AGAIN NOTHING IS WRONG. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, THE BATTERY DIED. I HAVE THE TRUCK TOOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE BATTERY DIES AGAIN. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN. THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY AGAIN AND NOTICED A RECALL ON THE TRUCK. A WEEK LATER I'M DRIVING MY KIDS TO SCHOOL WHEN THE DASHBOARD GOES BLACK AND THEN LIGHTS UP AGAIN. ALL OF A SUDDEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN, THE DASHBOARD GOES BLACK AND THE SPEED STARTS DECELERATING. I HURRY UP AND GET TO THE SAFETY SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. I CUT THE TRUCK COMPLETELY OFF, WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP. ONCE AGAIN, I'M TOLD THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. YESTERDAY THE TRUCK DASHBOARD STARTS GOING ON AND OFF. THEN THE TRUCK COMPLETELY DIES. I CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I WAITED FOR OVER 5 HOURS AT THE DEALERSHIP BEFORE THEY TOLD ME WHAT "MIGHT" BE THE PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THERE MIGHT BE AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE BETWEEN THE MONITOR, RADIO, ODOMETER, AND CLIMATE CONTROLS THAT IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. THE DEALERSHIP DOESN'T HAVE PARTS TO FIX IT BUT CAN ORDER THEM AND IT MIGHT TAKE A FEW WEEKS TO GET THEM. AS OF NOW I HAVE NO AIR CONDITIONER AND MY RADIO ISN'T WORKING. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH SEVERAL CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGERS ABOUT THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THERE ISN'T ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE EXCEPT WAIT FOR FORD TO FIX IT.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 1, 2017
WHILE IN MOTION AND ACCELERATING ABOVE 2500 RPM, EXHAUST FUMES FILL THE CABIN. WE TOOK IT INTO A DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TRIED TO FIX THE ISSUE USING A TECHNICAL BULLETIN FORD ISSUED. THE PROBLEM PERSISTS.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 22, 2017
I HAVE BEEN TAKING THIS VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES SINCE JULY 2016 FOR AN EXHAUST SMELL IN THE CABIN WHEN ACCELERATING AND AT HIGH SPEEDS AND CONSTANTLY FEEL DIZZY AND NAUSEOUS WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE TRIED MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS TO FIX AND THEY HAVE TRIED ALL THE TSB'S THAT APPLY TO THE 2011-15'S, BUT SEEM TO NOT WORK ON THE 2016. THEY HAVE RESEALED THE VEHICLE AT LEAST 3 TIMES, REPLACED THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND OTHER PARTS, AND WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE THEY'VE TRIED, BUT STILL WITH NO RESOLUTION. I'M TAKING IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP YET AGAIN TOMORROW, BUT REFUSE TO TAKE THIS VEHICLE BACK HOME UNTIL THE SMELL IS COMPLETELY GONE, WHICH SEEMS TO BE AN IMPOSSIBLE FEAT AT THIS POINT. I HAVE A CASE OPEN WITH FORD, BUT HAVE NOT NOT MADE ANY PROGRESS WITH THEM EITHER (OVER 6 WEEKS). PLEASE DO WHAT YOU CAN TO GET THEM TO MAKE A RECALL ASAP BEFORE I BECOME ONE OF THOSE SOCCER MOMS THAT PASSES OUT BEHIND THE WHEEL WITH HER KIDS AND DOGS IN THE CAR AND THEY MAKE A LIFETIME MOVIE ABOUT HOW MY HUSBAND CAN NO LONGER LIVE WITHOUT US :)
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE HAD BEEN EXTREMELY STRONG EXHAUST FUMES EMITTING ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE THAT HAD PROGRESSED. THE DEALER HAD REPLACED THE MUFFLER, PRESSURIZED THE CABIN, INSPECTED THE SEALS AROUND THE REAR OF THE EXHAUST BUT HAD BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE REPAIRS MAY PROVIDE A PERMANENT SOLUTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO DETERMINE THEIR SOLUTION TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 11, 2017
EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN- I AM EXPERIENCING A STRONG SULFURIC SMELL IN THE CABIN AFTER HARD ACCELERATION. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING AND HAS OCCURRED ON BOTH THE HIGHWAY AND ON CITY STREETS.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 28, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A ROTTEN EGG ODOR WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED NOT TO TOUCH THE FAILURE DUE TO A LACK OF REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 500.
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 13, 2017
NOTICED A MONTH AFTER PURCHASE OF NEW CAR, CABIN FILLED UP WITH GAS SMELL ENTERING FREEWAY. SPOKE TO CAR SALESMAN.(HAD JUST FILLED CAR WITH GAS & W/CAPLESS SYSTEM I CONNECTED THE DOTS, THOUGHT THAT'S WHY IT HAPPENED & SPOKE TO SALESMAN. THEN NEXT TIME I HAD TO REV THE ENGINE TO ACCELERATE/PASS, IT HAPPENED WITH 1/4 TANK GAS. SENT A PS TO SALESMAN 11/29/16 THRU EMAIL. HE SAID IT TAKES THE CAR 3K-5K MI. TO BREAK IN. I JUST TRIED NOT TO GET ON FREEWAY, ONLY DROVE IT AROUND TOWN. WE USED MY HUBBY'S TRUCK FOR FREEWAY. THIS WEEKEND, WENT TO NEPHEW'S BB GAME ON 2 LANE 42 MILE RD. HAD TO PASS SLOW CAR IN FRONT OF ME--CAR HAD SUCH A GAS SMELL, I GOT A SORE THROAT FROM IT AND HAD TO ROLL DOWN WINDOWS TO BREATHE. I WAS SHOCKED IT HAPPENED AGAIN. LOOKED UP ON INTERNET WHAT I COULD FIND AND WAS HORRIFIED AT THE PGS. AND PGS. OF COMMENTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AS WELL FOR 2011-2015'S. I HAVE A NEW 2016 WITH 4200 MI. MY HEART ACHES FOR ALL THESE HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES WITH SM. KIDS WHILE CO AND CARCINOGENIC GASES ARE COMING THRU THE VENTS AND NO ONE IS DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I SAVED FOR A LONG TIME TO BUY THIS VEHICLE. MY EX AND I HAVE BOUGHT 10 FORD'S. I'M DEVASTATED THAT THIS EXPENSIVE CAR (FOR ME) IS SLOWLY KILLING ME. LOOK AT THE CLASSACTION.ORG, TONS OF COMMENTS. LOOK AT CARPROBLEMSZOO.COM, TONS OF COMMENTS. THEY HAD SO MANY THEY NEEDED A PART 1 AND PART 2. IF YOU GO TO 2016 FORD OWNER COMMENTS, THEY ARE THERE TOO. I DOWNLOADED APPROX. 50 PAGES OF OWNERS' COMMENTS WITH THE SAME PROB. THE VAST MAJORITY HAD NO RESOLUTION. I'M SO SAD. SOMEBODY NEEDS TO TAKE CARE OF THESE PROBLEMS. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL. SOMEONE IS DROPPING THE BALL. I GUY STARTED TO PASS OUT WHILE HE WAS DRIVING BUT MANAGED TO PULL OVER. SERVICE MGR. CALLED-- SCHEDULING MY CAR TOMORROW-6 PGS. OF TSB TO GO THRU. WE'LL SEE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 24, 2017
FUME. CARBON MONOXIDE LEAKING. I'VE BEEN VERY ILL SINCE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. I'VE BEEN DIZZY, WITH BLURRED VISION AND NAUSEATED SINCE THE PURCHASED OF THIS VEHICLE.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 21, 2017
WHEN ACCELERATING, MY CABIN FILLS UP WITH EXHAUST FUMES. IT DOESN'T DO IT AS BAD WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE BUT WHEN IT IS HOT, IT IS REALLY BAD. IT HAS BEEN TO FORD SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY PERFORMED THE TECHNICAL BULLETINS ON THE CAR. IT DIDN'T HELP.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 8, 2017
WHILE DRIVING OUT OF THE SUBDIVISION THE CAR STALLED. THE WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON. WE PARKED IT AND TOOK ANOTHER CAR WE HAD AT THE TIME. WE WILL MAKE MENTION OF IT TOMORROW WHEN I CALL THE DEALER AND ADD IT THE SERVICE TICKET REGARDING THE EXHAUST PROBLEM.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 31, 2017
WE PURCHASED A CERTIFIED USED 2016 EXPLORER FROM LITHIA FORD DECEMBER 2016. UPON DRIVING HOME THERE WAS AN EXHAUST SMELL AND WE THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE BEEN A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US. BUT THAT PROVED FALSE, AND IT IS A SERIOUS DISTRACTION AND I NOW AM GETTING HEADACHES WHEN I RIDE IN MY NEW CAR. TODAY I STARTED THE CAR AND A VERY STRONG EXHAUST SMELL FILLED THE CABIN. MUCH LIKE A VERY OLD CAR. THE EXHAUST SMELL LINGERED IN THE CABIN FOR A LONG TIME. WE FEEL THE CARBON MONOXIDE INFILTRATION THREAT IS VERY WORRISOME AND NEED IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. AND SINCE OUR TERRIBLE WINTER WEATHER I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE PUT VERY MANY MILES ON IT. WE ARE GOING TO TRY TO GET IN ON A CLASS ACTION SUIT SINCE WE ARE READING MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS WITH THIS 2016 MODEL JUST LIKE THE PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS 2011 - 2015 ALREADY NOTED IN A SUIT. IT WOULD APPEAR THAT FORD IS NOT CONCERNED ENOUGH YET TO THINK THE PROBLEM IS EXTENDING INTO THE NEWER MODELS. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 1, 2016
THE FUEL LINE ATTRACTED A CRITTER MOST LIKELY A SQUIRREL WHICH CHEWED THROUGH THE RUBBER HOSE AND CAUSE A SEVERE FUEL LEAK THAT COVERED THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WE HAD TO IMMEDIATELY PULL OVER AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT A FIRE. ACCORDING TO THE FORD TECHNICIAN, THE HOSES NOW CONTAIN SOY AND THEY HAVE SEEN SEVERAL CASES IN WHICH CRITTERS HAVE CHEWED THROUGH VARIOUS HOSES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENTS OF VEHICLES.
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 11, 2016
WHEN ACCELERATING OVER 3500 RPM SMOKE GASES COME INSIDE THE CABIN IT STARTED WHEN I ACQUIRED THE VEHICLE AND HASN'T STOPPED EVER SINCE
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 29, 2016
I WAS DRIVING ON 675 IN DAYTON OHIO AT 65-70 MILES AN HOUR WHEN MY FORD EXPLORER XLT LOST ALL ACCELERATION AND I WAS FORCED TO COAST TO A STOP ON THE LEFT SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT, AND DRIVE IT HOME WITHOUT INCIDENT. I HAD IT TOWED TO A FORD DEALER AND HOPEFULLY WILL HAVE AN ANSWER TOMORROW. THIS VEHICLE IS A 2016 XLT WITH JUST OVER 8,000 MILES. I NO LONGER TRUST THIS VEHICLE AND WILL BE RESEARCHING MORE RELIABLE VEHICLES.
Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 29, 2016
2016 FORD EXPLORER [XXX] LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT MOVE IN MIDDLE OF BUSY HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WAS NOTED TO HAVE A SPUTTERING SOUND AND APPEARED TO BE FIRING ON ONLY A FEW CYLINDERS. TURNED VEHICLE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTED NO HELP VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN FULL OPEN (FLOORED) POSITION. AFTER OPENING HOOD AND DISCONNECTING NEG TERMINAL OF BATTERY VEHICLE OPERATED FINE FOR APPROX 10 MILES AND THEN SAME OCCURENCE. AGAIN FAULT CLEARED AND RAN FINE TO NEAREST FORD DEALER. INITIAL DIAGNOSIS BY DEALER WAS CODES P2111 AND P2112. DEALER STATED FOUND RECALL 16B32 FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS AND REPROGRAMMED PCM AND CLEAR CODES. CUSTOMER DEPARTED DEALERSHIP SERVICE BAY AND REPEAT ABOVE MENTIONED MALFUNCTION BEFORE OFF THE DEALER LOT. RETURNED TO SERVICE BAY AND DEALER STATED THAT THROTTLE BODY WAS CHANGED. VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE OPERATING NORMAL AT THIS TIME. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS FIRST OCCURRED IN BUSY MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY HERE IN SOUTHERN WV AND WAS NEARLY HIT BY NUMEROUS VEHICLES BEFORE VEHICLE COULD BE DRIFTED BACKWARDS DOWN THE MOUNTAIN WHERE IN ORDER TO GET VEHICLE OFF OF HIGHWAY. SERVICE ADVISER INDICATED THAT HE HAD SEEN SEVERAL SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE 3.5 LITER ENGINE IN FORD EXPLORERS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 23, 2016
THE VEHICLE KEEPS LOSING FUEL AND FUEL HAS TO BE REPLACED EVERY OTHER DAY. TOOK VEHICLE INTO FORD DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED OUT AND WAS TOLD VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE. GAS CAN BE SMELT AND VISIBLY GUSHES AFTER FUELING IN STATIONARY POSITION. WHEN VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE MOTION, GAS LEAKS SLOWLY. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE JERKS AND WILL SLOW DOWN ACCELERATION.
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 29, 2016
VEHICLE LOST POWER IN THE CITY GOING ABOUT 35MPH, HAD TO COAST TO SIDE OF THE ROAD, BAD THROTTLE BODY...... 6600 MILES ON THE CAR SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON ZERO THROTTLE RESPONSE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 29, 2016
I PREVIOUSLY OWNED AND 2013 FORD EXPLORER XLT AND TOOK IT 3 TIMES T DEALERSHIP FOR HAVING IT CHECK FOR FUMES COMING INTO THE CABIN WHEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE. THE ISSUE WAS NEVER CORRECTED. I PURCHASED AND 2016 XLT HOPING TO HAVE THIS ISSUE NOT LONGER BOTHERING, SADLY I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE WITH MY NEW EXPLORER. I DISCUSSED THIS WITH THE DEALER'S MANAGER AND HE HAD NOT A SOLUTION FOR MY ISSUE.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 25, 2016
VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING DOWN A BUSY HIGHWAY AT 65+ MPH. ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGH (SOUNDED LIKE A TRACTOR) AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE. DASH LIGHTS CAME ON. VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO COAST TO AN EXIT RAMP WHERE IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE THROTTLE BODY REPLACED. MILEAGE WAS JUST OVER 7,000. IT IS SAD THAT I HAD TO RESCUE MY FAMILY (WIFE, 4 MONTH OLD BABY, 3 YEAR OLD AND 6 YEAR OLD) OFF A BUSY HIGHWAY EXIT RAMP WHEN THE VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SAID HE GETS ABOUT 3 OR 4 OF THE SAME ISSUE WITH NEW EXPLORERS A WEEK. HOW CAN THIS NOT BE A RECALL? NOW WE WILL DRIVE IN FEAR OF THIS PROBLEM OCCURRING AGAIN SINCE, FROM WHAT THE DEALER SAID, THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED WITH THE EXACT SAME PART. I GUESS WE JUST WON'T TAKE ANY LONG TRIPS WHEN WE ARE AROUND 7,000 MILES ON THIS THROTTLE BODY...? UNBELIEVABLE FORD. WHAT A PIECE OF JUNK!
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN ABNORMAL CARBON MONOXIDE ODOR WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NEW AND JUST BURNING OFF OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10.