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.
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXHAUST FUMES WERE PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (ROBINSON BROTHER FORD, 11455 AIRLINE HWY, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70816) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT NHTSA HAD AN OPEN INVESTIGATION ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 38,000.
Engine, Aug 22, 2017, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED A "TEMPORARY DISABLE" MESSAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD, FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND THROUGH THE AIR VENTS. THE DRIVER COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM UNDERNEATH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. NEITHER A FIRE NOR A POLICE REPORT WERE FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT CALLED KUNES COUNTRY FORD LINCOLN DEALER (LOCATED AT 2811 N LOCUST ST, STERLING, IL 61081) AND WAS INFORMED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND REFERRED TO HIS INSURANCE CO. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.
Wheels, Aug 22, 2017
VEHICLE ALMOST FAILED INSPECTION BECAUSE OF TIRE WEAR AND DAMAGE. TIRES ARE HANKOOK VENTUS S1 NOBLE2 255/50R20 105H WITH JUST OVER 21000 MILES ON THEM. TIRE TREAD IS MINIMAL AND RUBBER APPEARS TO BE "FLAKING" OFF. DEALER SAYS TIRES LOOK LIKE THEY HAVE BEEN DRIVEN A LOT ON GRAVEL ROADS, WHICH THEY HAVEN'T. DEALER SAYS THAT EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLE, I MUST TAKE THEM TO AN AUTHORIZED HANKOOK DEALER (WHICH HANKOOK SAYS MY DEALER IS ONE OF). ALL FOUR TIRES EXHIBIT SIMILAR PROBLEMS.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 19, 2017
FOR THE PAST YEAR I HAVE SMELLED EXHAUST IN MY BRAND NEW VEHICLE. ABOUT 9 MONTHS AGO I HAD IT TESTED AT FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT FOR POSSIBLE CARBON MONOXIDE BECAUSE THE EXHAUST SMELL WAS BAD, PARTICULARLY WHEN HITTING SPEEDS AROUND 70MPH. FORD LAUGHED AT AND SAID THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. THE SMELL CONTINUED, MYSELF AND MY DAUGHTER WOULD GET HEADACHES, SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND I WOULD FEEL NAUSEOUS AFTER DRIVING A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. EARLIER THIS WEEK I WAS SO DIZZY, I NEEDED TO PULL OVER TWICE JUST TO GAIN MY FOCUS. I PURCHASED A CARBON MONOXIDE TESTER. YES, THERE IS CARBON MONOXIDE. I AM A BIT FRUSTRATED SINCE THE ISSUE COULD HAVE BEEN FIXED PREVIOUSLY, RATHER THAN LAUGHED AT ME AND I ENDURED POOR HEALTH FOR SO LONG.
Engine, Aug 18, 2017
WHEN DOING A HARD ACCELERATION (I.E.. MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY), EXHAUST SMELL ENTERS THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENTS. I'VE BROUGHT THIS ISSUE TO MY DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE 1ST SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A TSB ON THIS PROBLEM. THE SECOND TIME I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE I MENTIONED IT AGAIN. THIS TIME, THEY KEPT THE VEHICLE AND TRIED TO FIX IT BY INSTALLING PLUGS ON REAR HATCH, RESEALING BODY SEAMS AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND APPLY RUBBERIZED COATING. THIS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. WHEN I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE IN MAY 2017 I TOLD THEM I STILL HAD THE PROBLEM. AT THIS POINT, SERVICE DEPT INDICATED THEY STILL HAVEN'T FIGURED OUT WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2016 AND STARTED NOTICING THE PROBLEM AFTER I'D HAD THE VEHICLE A FEW MONTHS. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS ALMOST EVERY TIME WHEN HARD ACCELERATING. THE EXHAUST SMELL LASTS FROM 2-5 MINUTES. THIS PROBLEM MAY OCCUR MULTIPLE TIMES DURING A DRIVE. I DON'T KNOW WHETHER THE FUMES ARE CONTINUING INTO THE VEHICLE ONCE I CAN'T SMELL IT ANYMORE.
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND ACCELERATING, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL CARBON MONOXIDE ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT AND HER FIVE YEAR OLD SON SUSTAINED HEADACHES AND NAUSEA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (FREDERICK FORD, 26905 SUSSEX HWY, SEAFORD, DE, 19973) THREE TIMES IN ONE MONTH TO REMEDY THE EXHAUST ISSUE, BUT THE REMEDY FAILED ALL THREE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND WAS WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM THE REGIONAL MANAGER WITHIN ONE BUSINESS DAY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,000.
Engine, Aug 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-60 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR ENTERING THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. CAUSEWAY FORD (LOCATED AT 375 NJ-72, MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050, (609) 597-8083) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,492.
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 17, 2017
CARBON MONOXIDE LEAK COMING THROUGH BACK VENTS. I HAVE LITERALLY FELT FUZZINESS, NAUSEOUS, INTERMITTENT SEVERE HEADACHES, DIFFICULTY CHANGING LANES FROM CONFUSION, AND LOOPY WHILE DRIVING. CALLED MY FREEWAY FORD, AND THEY VERIFIED THAT MY CAR DID IN FACT HAVE EXHAUST COMING THROUGH BACK VENT. THEY FIXED UNDER TSB - TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN, NOT AN OFFICIAL RECALL. I ASSUMED THAT I HAD SOMETHING SEVERELY WRONG WITH MY HEALTH UNTIL THE NEWS STORIES CAME OUT ABOUT THE POLICE OFFICERS PASSING OUT, AND HAVING SOME OF THE SAME SYMPTOMS. BINGO, IT WAS MY CAR! FORD SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES FOR NOT PUTTING OUT AN OFFICIAL RECALL. THERE MOTTO IS TO GO FURTHER, BUT THEY ARE SIMPLY SITTING BACK WHILE THEY COMPROMISE THE SAFETY OF DRIVERS. I HAVE WRITTEN TO THE PRESIDENT AND GROUP VP & CEO OF GENERAL COUNSEL AT FORD MOTOR COMPANY. MY LETTER WAS SENT CERTIFIED MAIL ON 7/26/17; RECEIVED 7/31/17; STILL NO RESPONSE. I AM ATTACHING LETTER.
Engine, Aug 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, CARBON MONOXIDE ENTERED THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE AIR CONDITIONING VENTS, WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO HAVE HEADACHES AND NAUSEA. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (AUTONATION FORD KATY, LOCATED AT 20777 KATY FWY, KATY, TX 77450; (281) 305-8949). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY ORDERED THE PARTS AND WERE WAITING FOR THEM TO ARRIVE. ONCE AVAILABLE, THE DEALER WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 16, 2017
WHEN SPEEDING UP TO PASS OR ACCELERATING RAPIDLY YOU SMELL FUMES IN THE CAR WHICH MAKE YOU SICK AND LIGHT HEAD
Engine, Aug 16, 2017
EXHAUST FUMES GETTING INSIDE THE CAR. TOOK THE SUV TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP ON 8/11. TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED AND CONFIRMED THAT CARBON MONOXIDE WERE DETECTED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING. TOLD TO BRING BACK CAR AFTER PART'S ARE ORDERED. GOT A CALL 8/16 THAT PARTS ARE BACKED ORDERED AS SO MANY OWNERS HAS BROUGHT THEIR SUV'S IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. IT WILL TAKE 2-3 WEEKS TO GET THE PARTS AND 1.5 DAYS OF WORK. SUV WAS PURCHASED ON 7/4/2016. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN THERE SINCE DAY ONE AS I IGNORED IT THINKING AS A NEW CAR, IT NEEDS TO RUN FOR SOMETIME BEFORE THE SMELLS GOES AWAY. AFTER 3 MONTHS, THOUGHT WILL WAIT TILL THE FIRST OIL CHANGE. THAT'S THE BIG MISTAKE I MADE, SHOULD HAVE TAKEN IT EARLIER. UNFORTUNATELY, WITH WORK, WAS NOT ABLE TO LEAVE THE CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP.
Other or unspecified, Aug 15, 2017
FOUL, SULFUR LIKE SMELL IN THE CABIN WHILE USING A/C W/ CABIN AIR RE-CIRCULATION ON. TRAVELLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS..
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT NOTICED STRONG TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON MONOXIDE COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (TERREBONNE FORD LINCOLN, 339 ST CHARLES ST, HOUMA, LA 70360, (985) 876-5100) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER SUPPOSEDLY ADDRESSED TSB 17-0044 AND HAD THE CONTACT RETRIEVE THE VEHICLE, BUT THEY PROVIDED NO SPECIFIC SOLUTION TO PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT AND DRIVER EXPERIENCED HEADACHES FROM THE FUMES ENTERING THE VEHICLE FOR MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA17002 (STRUCTURE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 0.
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 14, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, CARBON MONOXIDE ENTERED INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT SUFFERED HEADACHES AND FELT A TINGLING SENSATION IN HIS HEAD AFTER EXPOSURE. CORWIN FORD OF KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 7, 2017. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT CARBON MONOXIDE LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE UNDER THE BUMPER WHERE EXHAUST ENTERED FROM TWO OPENINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.
Other or unspecified, Aug 14, 2017
THE VEHICLE PUTS OFF A STRONG ODOR THROUGH THE AIR SYSTEM WHEN ACCELERATING UPHILL OR DRIVING AT HIGHER RPMS. THE SMELL RESEMBLES A SULFUR TYPE SMELL IN THE CABIN.
Engine, Aug 14, 2017
WHILE DRIVING ONTO THE ON-RAMP OF INTERSTATE, THE VEHICLE'S AC AUTOMATICALLY MOVED TO RECIRCULATION MODE AND I BEGIN TO NOTICE A FOUL SMELL EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THIS EVENT WOULD OCCUR ANY TIME THE ENGINE RPMS WERE ABOVE 2700-3000 WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD UP-SHIFT TO ON-RAMP, PASSING VEHICLES TO CHANGE LANES OR REGULAR ACCELERATION. AFTER MY TRAVEL YESTERDAY FROM BEING ON THE ROAD FOR A PERIOD A LITTLE OVER AN HOUR, I BEGAN TO FEEL NAUSEOUS AND LITE HEADED. I STILL HAVE THE SAME SYMPTOMS ON 8/14/2017. I WILL BE TAKING THE VEHICLE IN TO FORD DEALERSHIP FROM WHICH I MADE THE VEHICLE PURCHASE IN ORDER FOR THEM TO CONDUCT A CHECK ON THE VEHICLE FOR WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE CARBON MONOXIDE LEAKS FROM EITHER THE ENGINE CABIN, REAR EXHAUSTS OR A COMBINATION OF BOTH. I AM FEARFUL THIS IS AFFECTING MY FAMILY AND POSSIBLY ENDANGERING OUR LIVELIHOOD AS I COMMUTE DAILY IN THE VEHICLE AND ITS OUR ONLY FAMILY VEHICLE AS THE PRIMARY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION.
Tires, Aug 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK VENTUS S1 NOBLE 2 TIRES, SIZE: 255/50/R20 (NA). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF CHUNKS OF TIRE MISSING FROM THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE FACILITY TO BE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT GIVEN A CAUSE FOR THE TIRE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000.
Other or unspecified, Aug 11, 2017
I AM HAVING FUME LEAKAGE INTO THE CABIN OF MY VEHICLE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO DAHL FORD -LA CROSSE AND THEY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR OVER 2 WEEKS. WHEN I CALLED THE TECH PERSON TOLD ME THEY WERE WAITING FOR PARTS TO FIX MY VEHICLE AND THAT THERE WAS A LEAK INTO THE CABIN. AFTER ANOTHER WEEK WENT BY WITHOUT ANY WORD I CALLED AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE. I WENT INTO SEE THE DEPT MANAGER AND HE SAID THERE WAS NEVER ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. WHEN I ASKED HIM WHO WAS LYING HIM OR THE TECH PERSON HE DID NOT REPLY. THEY SAID THEY HAD THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT TEST THE VEHICLE FOR CARBON MONOXIDE BUT THEY DID NOT LIST UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS IT WAS TESTED AT. I HAD MY OWN CARBON MONOXIDE TESTER IN THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS REGISTERING CARBON MONOXIDE. I LEFT VERY UPSET AS I HAVE BEEN SICK AFTER I DRIVE IN THE VEHICLE. THEY WON'T LET ME OUT OF MY LEASE EITHER AND WON'T DO ANYTHING TO FIX. I LEFT VERY UPSET. THE FUMES OCCUR WHEN SITTING IDLE AND AIR CONDITIONER ON AND WHEN MOVING, AIR CONDITIONER ON AND ACCELERATING. I SENT A LETTER TO FORD CORPORATE EXPLAINING THIS IN SEPTEMBER 2016 AND HAVE NOT HEARD A WORD BACK.
Other or unspecified, Aug 10, 2017
SUSPECT CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES INSIDE EXPLORER. PASSENGERS AND DRIVER HAVE HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, SLEEPY, NOSE AND EYES BURN, CHEST HURTS. LONG TRIPS IT'S AWFUL HAVE TO STOP AND GET OUT FOR FRESH AIR BEFORE WE FALL ASLEEP. AM ALMOST AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. FORD SAYS NO PROBLEM BUT THEY'RE DEFINITELY IS A PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE. I AM GOING TO ANOTHER DEALER TO SEE IF THEY FIND ANYTHING THAT THE OTHER DIDN'T. HOPE WE CAN GET SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THIS. BAD TO PAY THAT MUCH FOR A VEHICLE AND THEN HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM IS CONSTANT WHEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. THANKS. [XXX] ('PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).')*JB
Engine, Aug 9, 2017
THERE IS A SMELL OF EXHAUST INSIDE THE CABIN OF OUR EXPLORER AT TIMES WHEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND WHEN OUR AIR CONDITIONING IS ON, RECYCLING THE AIR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THIS SMELL GIVES OUR TEENAGE DAUGHTER HEADACHES, AND WE ARE CONCERNED THAT IT COULD CAUSE OTHER HEALTH ISSUES OVER TIME. LIVING IN ARIZONA, WE CANNOT JUST TURN OFF THE AC WHEN IT IS 110-117 DEGREES OUTSIDE. WE HAVE TAKEN IT INTO OUR LOCAL FORD DEALER THREE TIMES AND THEY SAID THAT THEY HAVE DONE THREE REPAIRS, INCLUDING REMOVING THE BACK BUMPER AND SEALING SOME GAPS, REPLACING THE CEILING AIR VENTS AND ADJUSTING THE SOFTWARE IN THE VEHICLE. NONE OF THESE HAVE FIXED THE ISSUE, HOWEVER, AND THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAYS THAT THEY HAVE DONE ALL THE REPAIRS THAT THEY KNOW HOW TO DO, PER THE INSTRUCTIONS FROM FORD CORPORATE. THEY RECOMMENDED THAT WE CALL FORD CORPORATE CUSTOMER SERVICE, BUT AFTER TWO WEEKS OF WAITING FOR A "GOOD FAITH REVIEW," THE REGIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED US TODAY THAT WE DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A BUY-BACK, AND WE SHOULD JUST TAKE IT TO ANOTHER FORD DEALER FOR A SECOND OPINION ON THE REPAIRS, OR BUY A NEW VEHICLE AND TRADE OURS IN. WE ARE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS ISSUE, BUT DON'T WANT TO LOSE A LOT OF MONEY TRADING IT IN, AS THE VALUE HAS DEPRECIATED SEVERELY IN THE YEAR SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE.
Other or unspecified, Aug 9, 2017
STRONG EXHAUST SMELL ENTERING THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS OF 60 MPH OR MORE ON THE HIGHWAY.
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 9, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED DON GASGARTH'S CHARLOTTE COUNTY FORD AT (888) 313-9652 WHERE THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED AND THAT IT COULD ONLY BE MINIMIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 9, 2017
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2017 USED WITH 12,000 MILES. ABOUT 1 MONTH LATER I NOTICED AN EXHAUST FUME SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. I TOOK THIS VEHICLE ON A 3.5 HOUR TRIP IN MARCH WITH 3 FRIENDS AND THEY ALL NOTICED IT AS WELL. AT FIRST WE THOUGHT IT WAS CARS AHEAD OF US WITH BAD EXHAUST SYSTEMS, BUT ON THEY WAY HOME REALIZED AS THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS AROUND, IT WAS COMING FROM MY OWN VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE FROM 17,000 MILES TO MY CURRENT 22,000 MILES. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN UNDER HARDER THROTTLE CONDITIONS SUCH AS PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE OR MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. A FEW SECONDS AFTER THIS HARDER THROTTLE APPLICATION, THERE IS A VERY STRONG ODOR OF "SULFUR" SMELLING EXHAUST WHICH FILLS THE VEHICLE. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP YET AS IT IS NOT ONLY AN INCONVENIENCE, BUT FROM WHAT I HAVE READ, FORD DOES NOT HAVE RESOLUTION FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM IS NOW ALMOST CONTINUOUS AND HAPPENS USUALLY SEVERAL TIMES DURING MY 45 MINUTE COMMUTE TO WORK. THE SMELL IS HORRIBLE AND HAS OF LATE STARTED TO MAKE ME FEEL NAUSEOUS AND LIGHT HEADED.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 9, 2017
UNDER ACCELERATION, THERE IS AN EXHAUST SMALL INSIDE THE VEHICLE, AND I'VE MEASURED CARBON MONOXIDE LEVELS UP TO 19 PPM.
Other or unspecified, Aug 8, 2017
EXHAUST LEAKING INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE WHILE ACCELERATING ABOVE 3000 RPM.