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
2,452 reports, newest first.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 30, 2019
WHILE STATIONARY, OR SITTING IN VEHICLE WHILE IDLING, CARBON MONOXIDE IS DETECTED IN THE CABIN AND I HAVE BEEN FALLING ASLEEP AND STAYING TIRED FOR REST OF THE DAY. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON IN THE 2 MONTHS THAT I HAVE HAD THE NEW SUV. I SUSPECTED AFTER I WAS TOLD BY A FRIEND THAT THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED BY SHERIFFS. I PLUGGED IN MY HOME DETECTOR TO CHECK IF THAT WERE THE CASE. I AM NO LONGER IDLING WITHOUT WINDOWS OPEN IF POSSIBLE DUE TO WEATHER.
Steering, Jul 30, 2019
WHILE IN MOTION THE VEHICLES STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME "STICKY" AND MAKING A GRINDING SOUND. SHORTLY AFTER THE CAR BECAME HARD TO CONTROL WHILE IN MOTION BECAUSE IT HAD LOST POWER STEERING. THE CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AND THE REPAIR IS VERY EXPENSIVE AS WELL AS NOT GUARANTEED BECAUSE THE PART IS FATLY AND IT CAN HAPPEN AGAIN.
Steering, Jul 30, 2019
ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY FAMILY IN THE CAR "STEERING FAULT" LIGHT CAME ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL GOT HARD TO TURN. LUCKILY I WAS CLOSE TO HOME AND STARTED GOING HOME. JUAT AS I PULLED INTO MY DRIVE WAY "STEERING LOSS" LIGHT CAME ON AMD I COULD NO LONGER TURN MY STEERING WHEEL. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED. HAVING THE VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP.
Steering, Jul 29, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING MADE A GRINDING NOISE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A TURN. ALSO, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AND RESISTANT WITHOUT WARNING. TED BRITT FORD OF CHANTILLY (FORD BUILDING, 4175 AUTO PARK CIR, CHANTILLY, VA 20151, (703) 454-0008) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED 5 TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
Steering, Jul 29, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE 'POWER STEERING FAULT ASSIST' MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE STRENGTH TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DROVE TO MAGIC CITY FORD (51 NORTHRIDGE LN, LEXINGTON, VA 24450, (540) 463-3196) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ORDERED THE PART, WHICH WAS EXPECTED TO ARRIVE ON JULY 30, 2019. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.
Steering, Jul 29, 2019
I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AT 16,000 MILES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP EACH TIME, ONLY TO BE TOLD IT MUST BE GIVING A CODE SO THEY CAN FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. MY EXPLORERS STEERING PROBLEM WOULD CORRECT ITSELF IF I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION & STARTED BACK. IN JULY 2019 AT 46,636 MILES I LOST ALL STEERING. I HAD THE EXPLORER TOWED INTO MY LOCAL FORD SERVICE CENTER AND WAS TOLD IT IS A STEERING GEAR THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES THAY I FEEL NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED ASAP!
Steering, Jul 28, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH I NOTICED MY STEERING WHEEL BECOME SHAKY AND UNCONTROLLABLE . I WAS FEELING UNSAFE AND MOVED TO THE RIGHT LANE AND WITHIN SECONDS THE STEERING WHEEL FROZE UP AND WARNING LIGHTS WENT ON. I GLIDED TO THE SHOULDER. TURNED THE CAR OFF. TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TURNING IT BACK ON BUT WARNING LIGHTS AND STEERING WHEEL WAS STILL LOCKED. HAD THE CAR TOWED.
Other or unspecified, Jul 27, 2019
I HAVE HAD AN ISSUE IN THE TRANSMISSION OR SHIFTING AND WON'T GO INTO GEAR OR DRIVE UNTIL YOU TAKE IT AND PUT BACK TO PARK. THEN SOMETIMES IT WILL AND SOMETIMES IT WON'T. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAD A FORD ENGINEER THAT THOUGHT THEY FIGURED IT OUT AFTER SHELLING SOMETHING AND REPAIRING IT. IT WORKED FOR A MONTH AND NOW IS BACK AT DEALER FOR A SECOND TIME. SEEMS TO BE WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE OR TRANSMISSION
Other or unspecified, Jul 27, 2019
SMELL OF SULFUR OR NATURAL GAS IN THE CABIN, CAUSING HEADACHES AND DIZZINESS. THE ISSUE SEEMS TO BE WORSENED IF CLIMATE CONTROL FANS ARE BLOWING. THE ISSUE OCCURS WHILE DRIVING OR IDLING.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Jul 27, 2019
2016 FORD EXPLORER - THE BACKUP CAMERA WILL COME ON WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 55-60 MPH. WILL CAUSE IT TO LOOSE POWER, THE RPM'S DROP RIGHT BELOW 1000, THE WRENCH SYMBOL COMES ON, AND IT WILL BARELY MOVE DOWN THE ROAD. A SCREEN WILL POP UP ON OCCASION SAYING HILL ASSIST IS UNAVAILABLE. YOU HAVE TO PULLOVER, TURN THE CAR OFF, OPEN THE DRIVER DOOR TO MAKE SURE THE RADIO AND ALL GOES OFF, WAIT EXACTLY ONE MINUTE, AND THEN YOU ARE ABLE TO CRANK THE VEHICLE UP TO BE ABLE TO MOVE. I HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, AND ALL THEY SAY IS IT'S A SENSOR INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION, AND ALL THEY CAN DO IS CLEAR THE CODE OUT. THEY SAY THAT IT IS SAYING MY VEHICLE IS TRYING TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS SOUNDS LIKE A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE ESPECIALLY WHEN I HAVE HAD OTHERS SAY THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED TO THEM AS WELL. I HAVE REACHED OUT TO THE DEALERSHIP IN REGARDS TO MY WARRANTY, BUT I HAVE YET TO HEAR BACK FROM THEM, AND IT HAS BEEN OVER 2 WEEKS. I HAVE ALSO REACHED OUT TO THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE SEVERAL TIMES, AND I HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM HIM. I CONTACTED THEM BECAUSE WHILE LOOKING AT THE PAPERWORK IT SAID IT HAD A LIMITED POWER TRAIN WARRANTY, BUT IT WAS PURCHASED AS A PRE-CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE WITH AN UNLIMITED POWER TRAIN WARRANTY THEY WERE OFFERING FOR VEHICLES WITH LEST THAN 80,000 MILES. I HAVE NOT HAD IT A YEAR YET. I HAVE AN EMAIL FROM THE SALES REP HIMSELF STATING THAT IT IS UNLIMITED. IT WAS PURCHASE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2018.
Steering, Jul 26, 2019
TURNING STEERING WHEEL MAKES A GRINDING NOISE. STEERING GETS STUCK WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AND HAS TO BE FORCED BACK TO CENTER. DOES NOT RETURN ON ITS OWN. HAPPENS WHILE SITTING OR DRIVING. IF YOU MAKE A TURN ON THE STREET IT WILL SEND YOU OFF THE ROAD OR INTO ANOTHER LANE IF YOU DO NOT FORCE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK. THE STEERING RACK IS BAD. 3 YEAR OLD EXPLORER. AFTER RESEARCHING MORE ALMOST EVERY OTHER YEAR OF EXPLORER IN THE TEENS HAS HAD A RECALL FOR THE STEERING GEAR EXCEPT 15/16. THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS FOR 2016 STEERING GEARS. ARE WE WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO GET KILLED FIRST?
Suspension, Jul 25, 2019
RECEIVED RECALL 19V-435 BROUGHT IT INTO DANA FORD STATEN ISLAND AN WAS TOLD THIS RECALL ONLY COVERS REAR ALLIGNMENT AND THIS COULD EFFECT THE FRONT ALIGNMENT AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY $89 PLUS TAX. WHY SHOULD I PAY FOR 5HEIR MISTAKE?
Other or unspecified, Jul 23, 2019
CARBON MONOXIDE IN CAR. I DRIVE UP TO 8 HOURS A DAY FRO MY JOB. OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS I'VE EXPERIENCE DIZZINESS AND NAUSEA THOUGHT OUT THE DAY AND RECENTLY LEARNED OF CO ISSUES WITH FORD EXPLORERS. I PURCHASED A CO DETECTOR LAST WEEK TO TEST MY CAR OVER THE PAST 3 DAYS THE ALARM HAS GONE OFF INDICATING HIGH LEVELS OF CO IN THE CABIN WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AND STOPPED. SPECIFICALLY, WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON "AUTO" AT APPROXIMATELY 3500RPM THE DETECTOR REGISTERED CO IN THE CABIN, AT 4500 RPM THE LEVEL OF CO DOUBLED.
Engine, Jul 23, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT SMELLED EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR WAS A DISTRACTION AND HAZARD TO THE CONTACT AND HIS CHILDREN. THE CONTACT CALLED RUSTY WALLACE FORD (134 SHARON DR, DANDRIDGE, TN 37725, (423) 623-6138) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO SERVICE THIS KIND OF FAILURE ANY MORE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO SPEAK WITH THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,250.
Steering, Jul 22, 2019
MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 20MPH ON A CITY STREET AND STEERING WHEEL STARTED LOCKING UP. FOUND IT UNERVING AND DIFFICULT TO COME OUT OF THE TURN. THIS CAUSED ME TO MAKE A DANGEROUS STOP IN A ACTIVE INTERSECTION.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 22, 2019
MOVING DOWN A HIGHWAY WHEN WITH A SUDDEN SHUTTER AND THEN A LOUD BANG THE CAR IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER WITH BLINDING SMOKE IN AND AROUND THE CAR. MADE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD FIRE LAPPING UP THE DRIVERS SIDE ROCKER PANEL FROM UNDER THE CAR. TRANSFER CASE EXPLODED WITH SUCH FORCE IT DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION. OCCURRED AT 41,000 MILES ON A THREE YEAR OLD VECHICLE.
Suspension, Jul 19, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V435000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT CALLED MCCLARY FORD AT 866-644-9524 (LOCATED AT 1104 U.S. HIGHWAY 72 EAST, ATHENS, AL 35611) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Structure, Jul 17, 2019
ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS, MY VEHICLE'S DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD PILLAR/MOLDING TRIM FLEW OFF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE PLASTIC WHICH THE PANEL IS DEFECTIVE.
Steering, Jul 16, 2019
DASH WARNING MESSAGE STATES "STEERING SYSTEM FAULT". POWER STEERING NO LONGER ACTIVE. EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN WHEEL. HAD TO MUSCLE CAR TO SAFE LANE. NOT DRIVE-ABLE.
Other or unspecified, Jul 16, 2019
TIRES - ALL 4 HANOOK TIRES DOT # 5MNC 1A H (0216) 255/50/R20 TREADS HAVE BEEN CHIPPING AND PEELING UP RESULTING IN UNSAFE CONDITIONS AND EXCESSIVE WEAR. THESE TIRES ARE CLEARLY PROBLEMATIC TIRES AND COMPLETELY WORN OUT AT 20,000 MILES. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE IF THIS RESULTING FROM NEW COMPOUNDS (MATERIALS) USED IN MANUFACTURING. HIGH SPEED BLOWOUTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED FOR THIS PARTICULAR TIRE YET NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS TIRE DESPITE ITS DEFECTS AND SAFETY CONCERNS. I FIRST NOTICED IT ON THE TWO FRONT TIRES. IT IS SHOCKING THAT FORD WOULD USE THESE TIRES.
Wheels, Jul 15, 2019
PREMATURE TIRE WEAR CAUSING INADEQUATE TRACTION IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
Suspension, Jul 15, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V435000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO. WOODY ANDERSON FORD (2500 JORDAN LN NW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35816, (877) 315-0514) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BARRIER STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO SOUTH BAY FORD (5100 W ROSECRANS AVE, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250, (888) 890-2965) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE BARRIER STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Engine, Jul 12, 2019
APRIL 23, 2019 FORD EXPLORER SPORT ECOBOOST ENGINE TIMING COVER OIL LEAK AT 56823 MILES. FORD SERVICE ADVISOR STATED THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE ECOBOOST ENGINE.
Engine, Jul 12, 2019
JUNE 4TH 2019 THROTTLE BODY FAILED ON 2016 FORD EXPLORER SPORT WITH V6 ECOBOOST ENGINE AT 59K MILE. VEHICLE HAS BUCKING AND HAD NO ACCELERATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. SPOKE TO FORD CORPORATE THEY WOULD NOT COVER REPAIR EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE THAT SERVICE ADVISORS AT FORD HAVE TOLD ME.
Steering, Jul 10, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. SHE HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE STRENGTH TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO COLUMBIA FORD OF TENNESSEE (115 S JAMES CAMPBELL BLVD, COLUMBIA, TN 38401, (931) 388-2463) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED, BUT PLANNED TO BE REPAIRED IN A FEW DAYS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.