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.
Other or unspecified, Jan 26, 2018
BEEN GETTING HEADACHES FOR THE PAST MONTH AS WELL AS DIZZINESS AND FEELINGS OF NAUSEA. YESTERDAY CAR HAD OVERWHELMING EXHAUST ODOR INSIDE OF CAR THAT MADE ME EXTREMELY ILL ALL DAY YESTERDAY... I DID CALL FORD AND THEY HAD IT TOWED TO A FORD DEALER WHO STATED THEY WILL CHANGE OUT CLIPS. WANT TO BE SURE TO REPORT AS IT APPEARS IT IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE TYPLE.. THE SMELL COULD BE SMELT AS SOON AS CAR WAS TURNED ON, AND WORSENED AS CAR WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD. FASTER THE CAR WOULD MOVE THE WORSE IT GOT.
Other or unspecified, Jan 26, 2018
ANYTIME I ACCELERATE TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A STRONG EXHAUST ODOR FILLS THE PASSENGER CABIN. I WAS TOLD IT WAS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT BUT NOW I SAW A NEWS ARTICLE THAT RAISED NEW CONCERNS AND SUGGESTED REPORTING THIS ISSUE IF PRESENT.
Other or unspecified, Jan 26, 2018
I WAS DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND MY SUV SUDDENLY STARTED LOOSING POWER AND JERKING (HESITATING TO MOVE) I PULLED OVER AND STARTED TO SMELL BURNING OIL OR VERY UNIQUE SMELL ALMOST LIKE BURNING BREAK FLUID OR CARBON. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE SMELL WAS NOTICED IMMEDIATELY BY THE SERVICE REP. THEY COULD NOT FIND THE ISSUE AND CANNOT EXPLAIN THE SMELL IN MY CARS CABIN. THE SMELL IS SO STRONG WHEN PARKED OR DURING IDLE THAT WE CANNOT RUN THE AC OR HEATER FOR FEAR OF THE SMELL MAKING YA ALL SICK. FORD WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY INSIGHT OR HELP AND THE SMELL IS LITERALLY HARMING ME AND MY CHILDREN. THE ISSUE IS ONGOING AND THE SMELL HAS NOT LET UP. THE CAR DOES SPUTTER OUT WHEN ACCELERATING FROM TIME TO TIME..NO ANSWERS FROM FORD ON WHY THAT HAPPENS....COMPLETELY LOST AND FRUSTRATED!
Engine, Jan 25, 2018
UNDER ACCELERATION THERE ARE INSTANCES OF WHAT SEEM TO BE EXHAUST FUMES BEING PRESENT IN THE CABIN OF OUR EXPLORER. THIS HAS LED TO HEADACHES FOR MYSELF, MY WIFE AND OUR 7 YEAR OLD SON.
Engine, Jan 25, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT FELT VERY TIRED, WEAK, DIZZY, AND SLEEPY. SINCE THE CONTACT WAS SUFFERING FROM A COLD AT THE TIME, SHE COULD NOT DETERMINE IF THERE WAS AN ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE BACK HOME. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,315.
Engine, Jan 25, 2018
FROM THE DAY I TOOK DELIVERY OF MY 2016 FORD EXPLORER SPORT, THERE WAS A PROMINENT SMELL IN THE CABIN THAT APPEARED UNDER MODERATE ACCELERATION. I INITIALLY BELIEVED IT TO BE CAUSED BY THE "BREAKING IN" OF A NEW ENGINE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. PASSENGERS WOULD CONTINUALLY ASK ME ABOUT THE AWFUL "ROTTEN EGG" SMELL IN MY EXPLORER. I WAS GETTING HEADACHES AND FEELING NAUSEOUS AT TIMES WHILE DRIVING MY EXPLORER. AFTER RESEARCHING THE ISSUE ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND COUNTLESS REPORTS OF OTHERS HAVING THE SAME EXPERIENCE WITH THEIR EXPLORERS. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO AUTO NATION FORD IN SCOTTSDALE, AZ AND THE SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD ME THEY'VE HAD SEVERAL FOLKS WITH THE SAME ISSUE AND THAT FORD HAD ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN ON HOW TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A DESIGN FLAW LEADING TO THE EXHAUST FUMES RE-ENTERING THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. THE ADVISOR INDICATED THEY WOULD NEED THE CAR FOR AT LEAST A WEEK TO RE-SEAL THE SYSTEM TO MINIMIZE THE PROBLEM. AFTER HAVING MY VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS, I RECEIVED IT BACK AND THE ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED. I RETURNED THE CAR TO FORD AND THEY ARRANGED FOR ME TO HAVE LOANER EXPLORER WHILE THEY WORKED ON MINE. IT HAD THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. MY EXPLORER WAS AT THE DEALER FOR WELL OVER A MONTH AND I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE WAITING FOR FORD TO ENGINEER AND MANUFACTURE THE PARTS NEEDED TO FULLY RESOLVE THE EXHAUST LEAKS. AFTER FINALLY GETTING THE CAR BACK, THE ISSUE INITIALLY SEEMED TO IMPROVE, BUT QUICKLY RETURNED. THE DEALER HAS STATED THEY HAVE DONE ALL THEY CAN AND THAT NO OTHER FIX EXISTS. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE AND UNSAFE. I HAVE A WIFE AND 3 CHILDREN AND I DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE DRIVING WITH THEM IN THE VEHICLE BEYOND VERY SHORT TRIPS. WE'VE EVEN GONE SO FAR AS TO RENT VEHICLES FOR FAMILY ROAD TRIPS DUE TO THE ISSUES WITH OUR EXPLORER.
Wheels, Jan 24, 2018
HANKOOK VENTUS S1 NOBLE 2 TIRES SIZE 255/50R20 105H. THEY CAME ON MY VEHICLE WHEN I BOUGHT IT BACK IN JUNE 2016. I ONLY HAVE 13,900 MILES ON MY TIRES AND THE TREADS SPLITTING, CRACKING AND PEELING HORRIBLY THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE WARRANTIED FOR 50,000 MILES. I WENT TO MY FORD DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE TIRES AND THEY CONTACTED HANKOOK AND THEY ARE PRO-RATING MY TIRES AS 50% TREAD WORN AND GOING TO MAKE ME PAY FOR 2 NEW TIRES BUT SAID THEY ARE DISCOUNTING THEM BUT WITH ME PRICING THE TIRES THEY AREN'T. TIRES AREN'T SUPPOSED TO BE DOING THIS LESS THAN 14,000 MILES. I SAW OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER PEOPLE ON HOW HORRIBLE THE TIRES ARE AND THE SAME HAPPENING WITH THEM. I WOULD OF NEVER KNOWN THIS IF IT WASN'T TO CHECK MY TIRES AND THE PERSON AT THE TIRE PLACE TOLD ME HOW BAD THE TIRES ARE.
Engine, Jan 24, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME, A FOUL ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE MAINLY OCCURRED WHILE ASCENDING UP A HILL OR DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DANA FORD (266 W. SERVICE RD, STATEN ISLAND, NY), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,900.
Other or unspecified, Jan 24, 2018
CAR HAS SMELLED AWFUL SINCE LEASING. BEING GASSED WITH CARBON MONOXIDE EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT. TOOK IN FOR RECALL TO VARSITY LINCOLN. THEY DID NOT ADDRESS IT. DROVE CAR TO FRANKENMUTH FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER 1 1/2 HOUR RIDE. SOMETHING POPPED AND THE MOST AWFUL GAS SMELL CAME OUT AND NEVER WENT AWAY EVERYBODY AROUND US COULD SMELL IT. DROPPED IT OFF AT TOM HOLZER FORD. THEY ADDRESSED THE RECALL AND SMELL BY PUTTING ADSHESIVE (TAPE) AND SEALANT (GLUE) CALLED AND TOLD IT IT WAS READY. THE SMELL WAS NOT GONE TOOK IT BACK 4 DAYS LATER. WAS TOLD THE TRANSFER CASE BLEW AND THEY WOULD NEED IT FOR A FEW DAYS TO FIX IT. PICK UP CAR STILL SMELLED AWFUL. WENT UP NORTH LAST WEEK. THREE HOUR RIDE. THE FIRST HOUR I HAD THE BACK WINDOWS OPEN AS ALWAYS CAUSE I KNOW I AM BEING POISONED. THE NEXT TWO HOURS WERE POURING RAIN COULD NO LONGER DRIVE WITH WINDOWS OPEN. STOPPED FOR GAS AND GROCERIES. GOT OUT OF EXPLORER AND WAS DIZZY, NAUSEATED AND MY HEART HURT COULDN'T THINK OF WHAT GROCERIES I NEEDED CLERK ASKED IF I WAS OK. TOLD HIM NOT SURE WHAT WAS WRONG WITH ME FIGURED IT OUT I WAS POISONED CARBON MONOXIDE
Other or unspecified, Jan 24, 2018
THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR FILLS WITH EXHAUST SMELLS. IT IS OVERPOWERING AND HAS CAUSED NAUSEA AND HEADACHES IN MYSELF AS WELL AS MY TWO OLDER CHILDREN. I AM NOT SURE HOW IT IS AFFECTING MY 3 MONTH OLD. THE SMELL IS UNCOMFORTABLE AND THE ONLY WAY TO GET RID OF IT IS TO STOP THE CAR AND OPEN WINDOWS. IT HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IN MOTION AS WELL AS STATIONARY.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 24, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. THAT CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL EMITTING INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A UNKNOWN LOCAL FORD DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT AGAIN WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE A WEEK LATER, AND SMELLED A FUEL ODOR AGAIN INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY LOCATED AT 1 AMERICAN ROAD , DEARBORN, MI 48126 (313)322-3000, AND WAS ADVISED TO DROP OFF THE VEHICLE FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THE FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING FROM A CRACK IN THE PUMP. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED OR NOT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Wheels, Jan 23, 2018
THE TIRES ON MY 2016 FORD EXPLORER SPORT ARE VENTUS S1 NOBLE 2 20 INCH TIRES AND THEY HAVE BEEN PEELING, CHIPPING AND CRACKING FOR THE PAST 8 MONTHS. I ROTATE MY TIRES EVERY 7000 TO 8000 MILES BUT THE TIRES ARE WEARING PREMATURELY. I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT IT IS SAFE TO DRIVE BUT THESE SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING ON A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES. REALLY, THIS SHOULD BE HAPPENING AT ALL. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THESE TIRES BUT ONLY ON THE 18 AND 19 INCH TIRES NOT THE 20 INCH. THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL ON THE 20 AS WELL.
Engine, Jan 23, 2018
SMELL OF EXHAUST ENTERS IN PASSENGER CABIN WHENEVER DRIVING WHEN RPMS ARE HIGHER.
Engine, Jan 22, 2018
BEGAN FEELING VERY SICK ON FRIDAY JANUARY 5TH, CAR HAD BAD EXHAUST SMELL. HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, THIS CONTINUED OVER THE WEEKEND SO MUCH SO THAT I DID NOT DRIVE ANYWHERE SUNDAY FROM 1:00 ON OR AT ALL ON MONDAY. WOKE UP TUESDAY FEELING OK AND DROVE MY CAR TO WORK, WHILE DRIVING THE 4 MILES ON THE FWY TO GET THERE MY CAR STARTED SMOKING PROFUSELY FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO FORD, IT IS STILL THERE. THEY ARE REFUSING TO PAY FOR REPAIRS, THEY SAY TURBO ENGINE AND ENGINE NEED REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. COULD THIS HAVE TO DO WITH THE EXHAUST ISSUES I SEE PEOPLE KEEP HAVING? NEVER ONCE DID THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON SINCE I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE (2 YRS, 2 MONTHS) COULD THERE REALLY BE THAT MUCH WRONG WITH THE CAR WITHOUT EVEN A HINT THERE WAS AN ISSUE AND NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT?
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 20, 2018
I BOUGHT THE 2016 FORD EXPLORER XLT LAST WEEK FROM A FORD DEALER, I DROVE IT HOME WHICH IS 35-40 MINUTES AWAY FROM THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND BOTH MY WIFE AND I HAD SEVERE HEADACHE. THERE WAS AN ODOR INSIDE THE CABIN WHICH WAS CAUSING THE HEADACHE/NAUSEA. WE COULDNT EXPLAIN WHY THE ODOR WAS THERE AND WHEN WE RESEARCHED ONLINE, WE WERE SHOCKED TO FIND THAT THE FORD EXPLORER HAD THE CARBON MONOXIDE LEAK ISSUE. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO DRIVE OUR CAR FOR MORE THAN 15-20 MINUTES WITHOUT GETTING A HEADACHE.
Engine, Jan 19, 2018
SUDDENLY HAVE AN INFLUX OF EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN AREA WHILE THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING BUT ESPECIALLY WHILE IDLING. APPEARS TO ENTER FROM AIR CONDITIONER AND THERE IS A STRONG ODOR UNDER THE HOOD.
Steering, Jan 18, 2018, crash
I WAS DRIVING MY PREGNANT WIFE (31 WEEKS) AND MY 22 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER TO CHURCH THIS PAST SUNDAY (1/14/18), WHEN WE ENTERED A SHARP LEFT HAND CURVE. WE GOT TO THE HALFWAY POINT IN THE TURN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND SENT US INTO A DITCH AND BANK. THANK GOD NOBODY WAS COMING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OR WE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED OR WORSE! THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING; NO LIGHT, NO SENSOR, NOTHING. THE WHEEL SIMPLY LOCKED TIGHT IN THE TURNED POSITION AT ROUGHLY 30 MPH. I LATER LEARNED FORD HAS BEEN USING ELECTRONIC CONTROLLED POWER STEERING AND THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE ACROSS VARIOUS FORD MODELS WITH NO KNOWN RECALLS. HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED THAT CAN'T TELL THEIR STORY? THERE IS NO WAY WE'LL BE KEEPING THIS VEHICLE AND FORD SHOULD BE MADE TO REDESIGN THEIR STEERING OR RETURN IT BACK TO THE ORIGINAL, BELT-DRIVEN DESIGN.
Wheels, Jan 17, 2018
THE TIRES ON YM 2016 FORD EXPLORER ARE THE WORST I HAVE EVER SEEN. I HAVE UNDER 24,000 MILES ON MY LEASED XLT MODEL AND THE TIRES ARE LITERALLY SHREDDING. THERE IS MORE HORROR STORIES AT THE CONSUMER REPORTS REVIEW OF THE TIRE... IT IS THE 255/50R20 TIRE.... UNBELIEVABLE THAT FORD WOULD SEND THESE OUT WITH THEIR VEHICLES. I HAVE 2 YOUNG CHILDREN AND THIS IS SO DANGEROUS! HTTPS://WWW.CONSUMERREPORTS.ORG/PRODUCTS/ULTRA-HIGH-PERFORMANCE-ALL-SEASON-TIRE/HANKOOK-VENTUS-S1-NOBLE-2-222992/OVERVIEW/
Engine, Jan 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL EXHAUST ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROCKWALL FORD (990 I-30, ROCKWALL, TX 75087, (972) 290-2200) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WERE EXHAUST FUMES FROM THE ENGINE THAT ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A WARRANTY REPAIR PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, WHILE TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT BECAME ILL FROM THE EXHAUST FUMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jan 17, 2018
VERY STRONG EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING VEHICLE AT OR ABOVE 3500 RPM. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME ACCELERATING TO HIGHWAY SPEED. ENTIRE CAB FILLS WITH FUMES IMMEDIATELY AND DOES NOT DISAPATE UNTIL ALL WINDOWS ARE ROLLED DOWN. EXPERIENCED HEADACHES, DIZZINESS AND NAUSEA. OWNER HAD TO TRADE VEHICLE (AT THEIR EXPENSE) AS DEFECT WAS CAUSING DAILY HEALTH PROBLEMS. FORD NEEDS TO BE FORCED TO NOTIFY CONSUMERS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BEFORE VEHICLE IS PURCHASED. OWNER HAD 2015 FORD EXPLORER WITH SAME PROBLEM AND WON LEMON LAW CASE AGAINST FORD - LEMON LAW ARBITRATORS SMELLED WHAT THEY DESCRIBED AS EXHAUST FUMES DURING LEMON LAW HEARING TEST DRIVE. FORD REPAIR ATTEMPTS DO NOT WORK! NHTSA AND FORD NEED TO DETERMINE FIX OR RECALL VEHICLES. EXHAUST FUMES CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE AS WELL AS MANY OTHER TOXIC CHEMICALS. FORD ADMITS EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING VEHICLE BUT CLAIMS LOW VOLUME/SAFE. PLEASE CONSIDER THAT INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN CANNOT BE EXPOSED TO SAME CARBON MONOXIDE LEVELS AS ADULTS WITHOUT VERY SERIOUS AND LIFE THREATENING HARM. ASK A DOCTOR, NOT FORD!!!
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 16, 2018
TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER ---- CONTACT HAS BEEN SMELLING GAS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR-- VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP TWICE FOR GAS SMELL --- CONTACT BROUGHT VEHICLE TO FORD DEALERSHIP -- FORD STATED THERE IS A RECALL ON ENGINE PARTS --- CONTACT STATED SHE NO LONGER WANTS VEHICLE WANTS TO SELL VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP TO GET MONEY BACK AND GET A DIFFERENT VEHICLE ---- 1RECALLSASSOCIATED WITH THIS VIN NOV 29,2017 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER17S40 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER17V767 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE SUMMARYAFFECTED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SUSPECT POWER DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. FORD TEAM REVIEWED SUPPLIER PROCESS, MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY RECORDS TO DETERMINE THE POPULATION OF AFFECTED PARTS. THE FORD PROCESS IS CAPABLE OF TRACING FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER PRODUCTION TO THE VEHICLE IN WHICH THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER IS INSTALLED. SAFETY RISKA FRONT SEAT CUSHION WITH A MISSING UPPER LEFT-HAND PIVOT BOLT MAY EXPERIENCE INCREASED SEAT DEFLECTION IN A CRASH AND NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. REMEDYOWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL AND INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO MEASURE THE TORQUE OF THE POWER SEAT TRACK UPPER PIVOT LINK BOLT. IF THE BOLT PASSES THE TORQUE INSPECTION, DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND CLEAN THE BOLT, APPLY NEW THREADLOCK, AND REINSTALL THE BOLT TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. THIS REPAIR WILL COMPLETE THE FSA. IF THE BOLT FAILS THE TORQUE INSPECTION, THREADLOCK WILL BE ADDED AND THE BOLT WILL BE REINSTALLED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR FOR SOLD UNITS UNTIL THE FINAL REPAIR IS AVAILABLE. UNSOLD UNITS WILL BE HELD UNTIL THE FINAL REPAIR IS COMPLETE. THE FINAL REPAIR WILL INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF THE LIFT LINK WITH NEW BUSHINGS
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 15, 2018
CARBON MONOXIDE LEAKS FROM THE EXHAUST INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE A/C RECIRCULATE IS ON
Vehicle speed control, Jan 10, 2018
WHEN DRIVING ESPECIALLY ON FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE STARTS TO STALL AND TAKES TIME TO FIND THE SPEED. IT'S COME CLOSE TO ACCIDENTS AS I'VE TRIED TO GET OVER IN TIME WHEN MERGING. HAS HAPPENED SO FAR MORE THAN 5 TIMES. SOMETIME IT HAPPENS AS SOON AS YOU ENTER THE FREEWAY.
Visibility/wiper, Jan 8, 2018
REAR WINDOW ON LIFT GATE EXPLODED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY. SIDE DOOR WAS OPENED TO THE VEHICLE, AND THEN THE BACK WINDOW BLEW OUT. THIS CAUSED SMALL GLASS PIECES TO FALL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
Electrical system, Jan 5, 2018
"SYSTEM OFF TO SAVE BATTERY" MESSAGE ON FORD EXPLORER 2016. I HAVE READ OVER 500 POST TO THIS PROBLEM WHICH MY WIFE'S SUV JUST STARTED TO SHOW. MOST OF THEM ARE SAYING IN SOME CASES THE SUV DIED WHILE IN TRAFFIC. THE DEALERS ARE SAYING ITS THE BATTERY BUT IN MOST CASES THE SUV HAS ONLY A COUPLE OF THOUSAND MILES ON IT OR IS ONLY A YEAR OLD. SOMEONE WILL BE KILLED IF THIS IS NOT ADDRESSED SOON. AS OF NOW, OURS HAPPENS WHEN EITHER IN PARK PRIOR TO RUNNING OR SHUTTING DOWN THE SUV HOWEVER IN RESEARCHING IT, THIS IS HAPPENING IN THE F150, EXPLORER, AND A NUMBER OF OTHER FORD CARS AND TRUCKS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AND CANADA. SHE DRIVES APPROX 10 MILES EACH WAY TO WORK AND ON WEEKENDS MAYBE 20 OR 30 MILES. THIS IS NOT COUNTING NUMEROUS ERRANDS RUN SO ITS NOT LACK OF DRIVING.