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.
Power train, Sep 21, 2017
CAN LURCH VIOLENTLY WHEN OPERATING AT LOW SPEED SUCH AS IN A PARKING LOT
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 21, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, EVERY TIME THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AN INTENSE EXHAUST ODOR INSIDE THE CABIN DEVELOPED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PRESENTED THE FAILURE SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED A YEAR AGO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUNRISE FORD IN FORT PIERCE FLORIDA TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS OPENED NUMBER: [XXX]. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. ...UPDATED 11/12/17/*BF CONSUMER STATED CONDITION STILL EXISTS, TRADED THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 7/19/18*JB INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Other or unspecified, Sep 20, 2017
EL DIA 12 DE AGOSTO LLEVE MI CARRO AL DEPARTMENT DE SERVICE EN CARMAX EN KILLEEN,TX POR EL PROBLEMA DE MONOXIDO DE CARBONO. AYER 19 DE AGOSTO ME ENTREGARON MI CARRO DESPUESDE UN MES Y UNA SEMANA PORQUE YA HABIAN COREJIDO EL PROBLEMA Y DESPUES DE RECOJER MI CARRO Y MANEJARLO HASTA MI CASA TENGO LOS MISMOS SINTOMAS QUE SENTIA CUANDO MI CARRO TENIA EL PROBLEMA DE MONOXIDO DE CARBONO QUE SON DOLOR DE CABEZA, PRESION EN EL AREA DE LA NARIZ, LA SENSACION DE CANSANCIO COMO SI TE FUERAS A DORMIR. ESTE PROBLEMA NO SOLO ESTA PASANDO CON MI CARRO SON MILES Y MILES DE CARRO NOSE QUE ESTA ESPERANDO ESTA COMPANIA PARA PONER ESTOS CARROS EN RECALL. ESTAN ESPERANDO QUE MUERAN PERSONAS O NINOS PARA PODER TOMAR ACCION CONTRA ESTE PROBLEMA QUE ESTA PONIENDO EN RIESGO LA VIDA DE MUCHAS PERSONAS. ESTE PROBLEMA NO SE CORRIJIO EN MI CARRO Y POR ESA MISMA RAZON VOY A LLEVAR MI CARRO AL DEPARTAMENTO DE SERVICIO DE NUEVO HOY 9/20/2017 Y SI TENGO QUE LLEVARLO DE NUEVO LO VOY HACER TODAS VECES QUE SEAN NECESARIAS POR L AVIDA DE MIS HIJOS Y LA MIA.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 19, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH, EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED THE VEHICLE DURING ACCELERATION WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT BECAME ILL FROM THE ABNORMAL ODOR AND VOMITED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THREE TIMES TO A LOCAL DEALER (RODEO FORD, 13680 W TEST DR, GOODYEAR, AZ 85338) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEALING NEEDED TO BE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE AND THE MUFFLER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 12964208. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED ON THE VEHICLE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
Wheels, Sep 19, 2017
THIS IS NOW THE THIRD SIDEWALL FAILURE ON THIS VEHICLE; ALL THREE TIMES, IT WAS THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. HANCOOK VENTUS S1 NOBLE 255/50R20 TIRES. FIRST OFF, THESE TIRES ARE RATED FOR 50,000 MILES. AT APPROXIMATELY 28,000 MILES, DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THESE TIRES WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED SOON. HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT LOUSY TREAD LIFE AND SIDEWALL FAILURES ON THIS TIRE/VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP ALWAYS TRIES TO CLAIM THAT WE MUST HAVE HIT A POTHOLE. THIS IS NOT THE CASE! THESE TIRES ARE CRAP! FORTUNATELY, ALL THREE INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED AT (RELATIVELY) LOW SPEED ON SURFACE STREETS. THANKFULLY, THEY DIDN'T OCCUR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. MY WIFE DOES NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE AND WE STILL HAVE APPROXIMATELY 10 MONTHS LEFT ON THE LEASE.
Other or unspecified, Sep 18, 2017
WENT TO THE DEALER COMPLAINED ABOUT FRONT END NOISE ALSO FUMES IN CABIN THEY FIXED THE STEERING RACK I ASKED THEM ABOUT THE FUMES THEY TOLD ME TO USE PREMIUM GAS. THIS WAS IN JULY 2017 WITH 11500 MILES NOW IN SEPT STILL 'LL ING WITH FUMES AND STEERING NOISE COMING BACK. DEALER IS KOPPEL THE ODOR CAME UP THE SAME MONTH I BOUGHT IT WITH 900 MILES ON IT LIKE ALL OF US I THOUGHT WE HAD TO BREAK IT IN
Other or unspecified, Engine, Sep 13, 2017
I PURCHASED MY NEW CAR DURING OCTOBER 2015 FROM DEALER IN VA. AFTER SOME TIME, DRIVING THE CAR NOTICED AN ODOR LIKE ROTTEN EGG COMES AND GOES. HOWEVER, I THOUGHT, IT COULD BE DUE TO THE NEW CAR. LATER TIME, I NOTICED EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR, I FEEL TIRED, HAVING HEADACHES, LACK OF ENERGY, AND FALLING SLEEP. I CONSULTED WITH MY DOCTORS AND THEY REALLY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING. UNTIL RECENTLY, WATCHING CHANEL 4 NEWS AND THEY WERE REPORTING THE PROBLEM WITH EXPLORER EXHAUST SYSTEM AND POSSIBLE CARBON MONOXIDE LEAK INTO INTERIOR OF THE CAR. PLEASE ADVISE IF THIS ISSUE IS ACCURATE AND WHAT WE HAVE TO DO TO FIX IT. THANKS
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Sep 11, 2017
I HAVE A 2016 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED EDITION UNDER MY DADS NAME AND MY WIFE IS THE PRIMARY DRIVER ON IT. AFTER GETTING OUR CAR I DROVE IT DAILY AS COMMUTER FOR 2 MONTHS AND SOMETIMES I SMELL SOMETHING BAD INSIDE LIKE BURNED TIRES BUT I JUST IGNORED IT BECAUSE I SAID MY CAR IS BNEW AND MAYBE ITS FROM OUTSIDE AND AFTER THAT MY WIFE START DRIVING IT BUT LAST DECEMBER 2016 WE WENT TO VEGAS AND I JANSSEN (HUSBAND) IS THE ONE DRIVING ON THE CAR AND SMELLED SOMETHING BURNED TIRES INSIDE THE CAR WHILE CRUISING ON IT, I CHECKED THE TIRES/BREAK OUTSIDE BUT I DONT SMELL IT FROM OUTSIDE, SO AFTER THAT WE WENT TO OUR DEALER AND CHECKED IT FOUND OUT THERES A CARBON MONOXIDE PRESENT INSIDE AND THEY FIXED IT BY COVERING THE HOLES OF THE CAR THAT MAY BE THE ENTRY OF SMOKE FROM OUTSIDE AND UPDATING THE SYSTEM AS PER SERVICE GUY TOLD ME "RENE" AND SAID EVERYTHING WORKS WELL NOW. AFTER FEW MONTHS IT WAS JUNE 2017 I SMELLED IT AGAIN AND CONCERNED ME MORE BECAUSE MY WIFE IS PREGNANT AND I KNOW CO2 IS REALLY BAD ON OUR HEALTH AND I KNOW THAT BECAUSE WE ARE BOTH NURSES AND WE SENT IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND MY SERVICE GUY "LUIS " TOLD ME THEY PUT SOME RUBBER IN THE REAR DOOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF SEALING THE DOOR THAT MAYBE THE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST IS THE ONE CAUSING IT AND TAKE NOTE " THE CAR STAYS 1 WEEK IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT". AND NOW SEPT 2017 THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING AND I CALLED MY DEALERSHIP, I SPOKE TO LUIS AND CASEY AND THEY TOLD ME THERE'S STILL WAITING FOR THE SERVICE MANAGER BECAUSE THEY ARE BUSSY, I TOLD THEM MY CONCERN THAT MY WIFE IS PREGNANT SHE'S ON 8 MONTHS NOW AND IT MAKES ME REALLY CONCERNED OF WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THE CAR BUT THEY JUST TOLD ME TO WAIT, AND MY WIFE DAILY CAR IS IT. SO INCASE SOMETHING HAPPEN WITH MY FAMILY THIS IS NOT REALLY SAFE FOR US, SO I REALLY NEED A BIG HELP FROM YOU NHTSA THAT WE CAN SOLVE THIS PROBLEM, I HEARD OTHERS TOO ESP POLICE. TY
Suspension, Structure, Engine, Sep 11, 2017
SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 16 IT HAS BEEN BACK FOR SERVICE NURMOUS TIMES, STARTING 2 DAYS AFTER DELIVERY! MAJOR COMPLAINT HAS BEEN COOLENT LOSS AND BURNING COOLANT SMELL FOLLOWING WITH A OIL LEAK AT THE SAME TIME. THIS IS A NEW VEHICLE 10 MILES ON IT SHOULDN'T HAVE THESE ISSUES SO I DEMANDED A DIFFERENT VEHICLE, WAS REFUSED DUE TO DEMOGRAPHICS! WELL THE DEALER BRUSHES EVERYTHING OFF AS ALL DO SAY IT'S NORMAL IT HAPPENS, AS TIME PASSES IT GOES BACK TO THE DEALER FOR SAME ISSUE THEY REPLACED A OIL SEAL AGAIN AND COOLANT LOSS AND SMELL IS NORMAL TO THEM, THEY CAN'T FIND ANY ISSUES, I TELL THEM IT'S AFTER LONG DRIVES WELL EACH TIME THEY HAVE IT OVER A WEEK. TO BOOT THEY IGNORE MY COMPLAINT ABOUT THE ROTTEN EGG SMELL I GET ON ACCELERATION! THEY TELL ME IT'S PROBABLY THE GAS I'M USING, MIND YOU THIS IS VERBAL AFTER THE FACT, THEY DID NOT WANT TO PUT IT ON THE WORK ORDER. THEY ORDERED A NEW STEERING WHEEL DUE TO IT PEELING. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT TECHNICALLY I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DIAGNOSIS IF THEY DO NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND THAT I HAD TO COVER THE TECHS TIME, WELL I HAVE TO TAKE IT BACK IN AGAIN FOR NO COOLANT IN THE OVERFLOW FOUL SMELL COMING FROM THE VENTS AND EXAUST SMELL IN THE CABIN. THE VEHICLE HAS 14900 MI SHOULD NOT HAVE THESE PROBLEMS ESPICALY COSTING WHAT IT DID
Other or unspecified, Sep 9, 2017
RE: CASE NUMBER IS 1095836. I AGAIN EXPERIENCED CARBON MONOXIDE IN MY 2016 FORD EXPLORER CABIN. ONCE ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 ON A DOWNHILL PATH ON A RURAL ROD IN THE MOUNTAINS ABOVE SANTA FE, NM WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON, BUT NOT ON RECIRCULATE MODE AND AGAIN IN SANTA FE ON A CITY STREET ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON. BOTH TIMES I WAS DRIVING AT 20 - 30 MPH. I HAVE A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR INSTALLED IN THE THIRD ROW OF THE EXPLORER WHICH SET OFF AN ALARM. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE A/C AND OPENED THE WINDOWS. THE ALARM TURNED ITSELF OFF ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. I DID NOT NOTICE ANY EXHAUST FUMES. THE FIRST TIME I WAS IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC WITH 3 - 4 CAR LENGTHS BETWEEN THE CAR THAT I WAS FOLLOWING. THE SECOND TIME THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC AHEAD OF ME ON THE CITY STREET.
Other or unspecified, Sep 8, 2017
CARBON DIOXIDE WARNING. DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, WANT TO RETURN AND A DESERVE ALL FUNDS RETURNED. WHAT IS BEING SAID ON THE NATIONAL NEWS IS ABSURD AND IF FORD KNOW ABOUT THIS AND PUTTING MY LIFE AND MY FAMILY'S LIVES AT RISK.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Sep 7, 2017
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE UPHILL OR ACCELERATING ONTO THE HIGHWAY OR FREEWAY THERE IS A STRONG EXHAUST ODOR IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE COMING FROM THE VENTS. IT WAS DETECTED EARLIER THIS YEAR, HOWEVER WE DID SOME EXTRA DRIVING THROUGH THE SUMMER TO CONFIRM THE ISSUE. ONCE CONFIRMED, WE TOOK IT TO OUR FORD DEALER. THEY COULD NOT RECREATE THE ISSUE, BUT HAD AN IDEA AS HOW TO FIX THE ISSUE. TO FIX IT, THEY HAD TO GET APPROVAL FROM FORD CORPORATE TO DO THE FIX. FORD CORPORATE TOLD THEM THERE WAS NO ISSUE SINCE IT COULD NOT BE RECREATED, AND WE CAN PICK UP THE VEHICLE AT ANY TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS DROPPED OFF AT OUR DEALERSHIP ON AUGUST 31, 2017. WE WERE NOTIFIED TODAY (SEPT. 7, 2017) THAT THE VEHICLE HAS NO ISSUE; THAT THE PROBLEM IS NOT ON THE CIVILIAN EXPLORERS.
Tires, Sep 7, 2017
ALL 4 ORIGINAL HANKOOK TIRES PROVIDED ON MY 2016 FORD EXPLORER ARE SHREDDING AND TREADS ARE DELAMINATING AT 16,000 MILES AND 14 MONTHS OF USE. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 14 OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE UNDER 2016 FORD EXPLORER COMPLAINTS, BUT THOSE PEOPLE DID NOT LIST THEM UNDER THE TIRES COMPLAINT PORTION OF THIS WEBSITE! PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE, AS IT IS CLEARLY NATIONWIDE AND REMINISCENT OF THE FIRESTONE FORD EXPLORER ISSUES!
Wheels, Sep 7, 2017
I HAVE 16,000 MILES AND 14 MONTHS ON THE ORIGINAL HANKOOK TIRES SUPPLIED ON MY NEW VEHICLE. THESE TIRES ARE MARKETED AS 50,000 MILE TIRES. ALL 4 TIRES ARE SHOWING SIGNIFICANT DEGRADATION, TREAD SEPARATION, AND BREAKDOWN. THE TWO TIRES WHICH WERE ON THE FRONT (DUE FOR A ROTATION) ARE SIGNIFICANTLY WORSE. I AM CURRENTLY AT 65% TREAD DEPTH WEAR (AND SHOULD BE CLOSER TO 40%) DUE TO THE CRUMBLING TREAD. DEALER STATED THIS WAS A FAULTY TIRE.
Structure, Sep 5, 2017
ON THE WINDSHIELD PILLAR, THEY HAVE PLASTIC COVERS HELD ON BY A FEW PLASTIC CLIPS. WHILE DRIVING THE COVER FLEW OFF WITHOUT ME NOTICING. I WAS DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED ONLINE, AND I CONTACTED FORD DIRECTLY AND THEY REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE OR REMEDY THE SITUATION. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT IF A VEHICLE WAS HIT OR TRIED TO AVOID BEING HIT BY THIS PIECE OF PLASTIC. FORD ALSO TOLD ME THAT IF I DID NOT HAVE THE BROKEN PIECE THEY COULD NOT HELP WITH REPAIRS FINANCIALLY. SO THEY EXPECT PEOPLE TO TRY TO LOCATE A SMALL PIECE OF PLASTIC ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND RETRIEVE IT WHILE AVOIDING ONCOMING TRAFFIC. A RECALL MIGHT NEED TO BE FORCED IN ORDER FOR FORD TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS DEFECT IN THEIR VEHICLE BEFORE IT CAUSES A SERIOUS ACCIDENT OR FATALITY.
Other or unspecified, Sep 5, 2017
I BOUGHT A FORD EXPLORER 2016 FROM AUTOMAX IN KILLEEN, TX. I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING THAT THERE IS ODER SMELL COMING OUT FROM THE AC VENT. WHEN I BRING MY CAR TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE FOUND THE CARBON MONOXIDE PROBLEM. I CALLED THE FORD COMPANY AND THEY SAID THEY CAN'T DO NOTHING.
Tires, Sep 5, 2017
WHILE PARKED WE NOTICED THE TIRES ON OUR 2016 FORD EXPLORER ARE SHREDDING. ALL 4 TIRES ARE SHREDDING, LITERALLY FALLING APART
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Sep 5, 2017
I HAVE A FUME SMELLING LIKE BOILED EGGS REALLY STRONG COMING INSIDE MY VEHICLE CAUSING ME TO BECOME NAUSEA WITH HEADACHE AND DIZZINESS
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 5, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN EXHAUST ODOR IN THE VEHICLE AND EXPERIENCED SEVERE VIBRATION. DUNN FORD WAS CONTACTED (203 W MAIN ST, STIGLER, OK) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT BOLTS WERE LOOSE AND THE EXHAUST ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE DEALER ON APPROXIMATELY TEN OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 33,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 5, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN ABNORMAL EXHAUST ODOR THROUGH THE A/C VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO APPLE FORD LINCOLN LOCATED AT 8800 STANFORD BLVD, COLUMBIA. MD WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN EXHAUST FUME LEAK IN THE VEHICLE AND A TSB NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 21,000.
Engine, Sep 4, 2017
2016 FORD EXPLORER XLT V6 TI-VCT FLEX FUEL VEHICLE (FFV). EXHAUST ENTERS CABIN DURING ACCELERATION. PUTRID ODOR OF EXHAUST RESEMBLES A FOUL BLEND OF VOMIT, ROTTEN EGGS, BURNT HAIR, BURNT WAX. HEADACHE AND HORRIBLE SMELL LINGERS IN SINUSES CONTINUES TO DAY FOLLOWING EXPOSURE. STENCH IS MUCH WORSE UNDER HEAVY ACCELERATION AND/OR DRIVING UPHILL WITH REAR A/C ON HIGH FAN SPEED. FORD SERVICE ACKNOWLEDGED WIDE-SPREAD PROBLEM PERFORMED TSB 17-0044 SEALING UNDERBODY SEAMS, REPROGRAMING REAR A/C AND REPLACING EXHAUST COMPONENTS. TSB 17-0044 IS INEFFECTIVE AND PROBLEM PERSISTS. 1. FORD HAS NOT ISOLATED SOURCE OF EXCESSIVE CARBON MONOXIDE (CO), HYDROCARBONS (HCS) AND NITROGEN OXIDES (NOX). IS ENGINE DEFLECTION UNDER ACCELERATION IMPACTING EXHAUST MANIFOLDS CAUSING LEAKAGE IN PIPE JOINTS? IS RICH FUEL MIXTURE IN ENGINE WITH UNBURNED FUEL PRODUCING ELEVATED CATALYTIC TEMPERATURES DAMAGING MANIFOLDS OR JOINTS? ARE FFV ENGINES FITTED WITH UNDERSIZED OR FAULTY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS? 2. EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILS TO EXPEL EXHAUST AWAY FROM VEHICLE. FORD ACKNOWLEDGES AS EVIDENCED BY TSB 17-0044 REPLACING MUFFLERS AND EXHAUST TIPS. 3. EXHAUST GASSES POOL IN BUMPER COVER AND NUMEROUS CAVITIES UNDER BODY. 4. AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FANS ACTIVELY PULL EXHAUST INTO THE VEHICLE LIKELY THROUGH AIR EXTRACTOR VENTS IN QUARTER PANELS. FORD ACKNOWLEDGES AS EVIDENCED BY TSB 17-0044 REPLACING AIR EXTRACTOR VENTS AND REPROGRAMMING REAR A/C TO SLOW OR HALT FANS UNDER VARIOUS BRAKING SCENARIOS. FORD MISREPRESENTING ELEVATED CO LEVELS ONLY FOUND IN POLICE INTERCEPTORS. AFTER FORD SERVICE SEALED SEAMS PER TSB 17-0044, I DETECTED 17 PPM OF CO IN TWO DETECTORS. FORD MUST EVALUATE EVERY EXHAUST COMPONENT UNDER LOADING FOR DEFLECTION AND EXCESSIVE HEAT. CAN EXHAUST ENTER VIA MID BODY, ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR COWL IN ADDITION TO REAR OF VEHICLE? PICS ILLUSTRATE REAR INFILTRATION.
Other or unspecified, Aug 31, 2017
WE BOUGHT FORD EXPLORER 2016 FROM VISTA FORD WOODLAND HILL AND WE HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING THAT THERE IS ODER SMELL COMING OUT FROM THE AC VENT. AFTER REPEATED COMPLAIN THE SERVICE TEAM WASN'T ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM SO FORD COOPERATE REFEREED TO THE ANOTHER DEALER GALPIN FOR THE SECOND OPTION AND THEY FOUND OUT THERE WAS A GAS LICKAGE FROM THE AC VENT AND THEY TRIED TO FIX IT BUT THERE STILL SMELL COMING OUT FROM AC VENT. MY AND MY WIFE HAVE BEEN FACING CONSTANT MEDICAL ISSUE SUCH AS HEAD ACE, DIFFICULT TO SLEEP IN THE NIGHT, RUNNING NOISE IN / AFTER TRAVEL IN THE SUV AND SOME IT MAKES ME FALL SLEEP WHILE DRIVING. FEW TIMES I ALMOST CAUSE ACCIDENT WHILE ON THE FREEWAY.
Seats, Aug 31, 2017
INCIDENT #1 7/11/2017 FORD MOTOR CAS #12918168 SERVICE TO REPAIR THE NAVIGATION UNIT PARKED @ MY HOME ON FRONT SLOPE DRIVE HOURS LATER I STARTED VEHICLE SIDE MIRRORS ON BOTH SIDES BEGAN OPENING & CLOSING UNCONTROLLABLY MY DRIVER SEAT BEGAN MOVING UNSTOPPABLY FORWARD TRIED THE SEAT CONTROL PANEL ON THE DRIVER DOOR & TRIED IGNITION OFF & ON COMPLETELY PINNED MY KNEES AGAINST THE DASH UPPER BODY AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL AT SOME POINT THE BACK OF THE SEAT FALL BACKWARDS ENOUGH TO ALLOW ME TO CRAWL OUT DEALERSHIP MADE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO RECTIFY BUT A MYSTERY HOW SEAT REVERTED TO FACTORY SETTINGS RETURNED W/ NO REPAIRS MADE DISABLED DOOR CONTROL SO THAT IT WOULD BE SAFE TO DRIVE UNTIL A RESOLUTION WITH FORD MOTOR COULD BE MADE ON 7/13 DISCOVERED THE SEAT WAS NOT IN FACT DISABLED ON 7/14/2017 DEALERSHIP CAME OUT TO MY HOME DID ADJUSTMENTS TO SEAT & DECLARED IT SAFE TO DRIVE. INCIDENT #2 8/26/2017 FORD MOTOR CAS#13006930 I PARKED MY VEHICLE ON MY GRANDDAUGHTER'S BACK SLANTED/SLOPED DRIVEWAY. TURNED IGNITION OFF & MY CAR CAR JUMPED BACKWARDS (LIKENED TO A MANUEL TRANSMISSION JUMPING OUT OF GEAR). AFTER GETTING OUT OF MY CAR & BEFORE MY HAND TOUCHED THE DOOR HANDLE TO THE DRIVERSIDE BACK DOOR MY GREAT GRANDSON STARTED SCREAMING FOR ME I OPENED THE DOOR TO FIND HIM SMASHED BETWEEN THE BACK OF DRIVER SEAT & CHILD SEAT. DEALERSHIP CAME & INSPECTED THE SITUATION. MY INIBULIZER MEDICAL BAG FOUND TIGHTLY WEDGED ON THE FLOOR BOARD PREVENTED THE SEAT FROM MOVING AN ADDITIONAL 2-4" GM TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP LEAVING ME WITH A VEHICLE TO USE UNTIL THIS ISSUE IS RESOLVED. ON 8/30/2017 FORD MOTOR REGIONAL SERVICE MANAGER CONTACTED ME & DEEMED MY VEHICLE AS "OPERATING AS DESIGNED" SAID NO ERRORS WERE DISCOVERED UPON INSPECTION. STATED NO FURTHER ACTION TO BE DONE BY FORD MOTOR.
Other or unspecified, Aug 25, 2017
EXHAUST FUMES COMING THRU AC VENTS UNDER ACCELERATION. HEAVY ODOR OF SULFUR IN CAB!
Wheels, Aug 24, 2017
FORD EXPLORER SPORT WITH 14,800 MILES AND TIRES ARE COMPLETELY WORN ON OUTER AND INNER BANDS. CHUNKS OF TIRE ARE FALLING OFF AND ARE NOW NEEDING REPLACEMENT. FORD SAYS NORMAL WEAR AND DEFERS TO MANUFACTURER EVEN THOUGH WITHIN 100 MILES OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE THEY HAD TO REPLACE A TIRE DUE TO EXTREME IMBALANCE. ALIGNMENT IS PERFECT AS STATED BY LES SCHWAB. THEY STATE ITS A DEFECTIVE TIRE. FORD CASE NUMBER CAS-12971920 GOOGLE PHOTOS HTTPS://GOO.GL/PHOTOS/KYW5QRTPGMJKAJA2A