2016 Ford Explorer: Recalls, Complaints and Vehicle Data
Records last imported Oct 31, 2026 · Published · By CarTold Editorial Team
Before you buy a 2016 Explorer
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Recall redone
Campaign 20V675000 covers vehicles that were already repaired under recall 16V245000, according to NHTSA's description. When looking at one of these cars, ask for paperwork showing the later remedy was done, not just the first one.
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Where complaints cluster
Complaints are spread out; the most-reported components are structure (560, of which 3 mention a crash and 5 an injury), steering (530, of which 10 mention a crash and 5 an injury) and engine (228, of which 2 a fire and 4 an injury). Across all 2,464 reports, 39 describe a crash, 14 a fire and 43 at least one injury.
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Complaints vs. other years
Owners have filed 2,464 complaints about the 2016 Explorer, about 2.5 times the typical Explorer year (991). It is also the oldest year we cover, so it has had the longest to collect reports.
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Recent reports
167 complaints (7% of the total) were filed in the last 12 months, a slow but steady flow of new reports, most often about the structure (100).
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Fuel economy and running cost
Its most efficient version (2.3-litre 4-cylinder) is rated 22 mpg combined, below the median for the 2016 SUVs we cover (median 25 mpg across 39 other EPA listings); the thirstiest version is rated 18 mpg. At 15,000 miles a year and the national average regular gasoline price of $4.28 (EIA, week of Oct 19, 2026), fuel would cost about $2,920 a year in the most efficient version and about $3,570 in the thirstiest.
Complaint trends
2,464 complaints on file with NHTSA, by category.
Top components as NHTSA logged them:
- Structure — 529 complaints (21%)
- Steering — 434 complaints (18%)
- Unknown or other — 293 complaints (12%)
- Engine — 209 complaints (8%)
- Power train — 130 complaints (5%)
- Engine and engine cooling — 87 complaints (4%)
What owners told NHTSA
Short excerpts from owner reports submitted to NHTSA. They are unverified and describe one vehicle each.
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the front windshield trim detached and flapped across the front windshield.”
“Hello. I purchased my car in 2018. 2-3 years later, the power steering would randomly go out while driving - on the highway and city roads. This could happen once and then not again for 6+ months.”
“On approximately 09/02, I took my 2016 Ford Explorer to an authorized Ford dealership for recall-related PCM service.”
Recalls
15 campaigns on file. Check a specific car with our VIN recall check.
Structure:body
· 26V448000 · 2026-07-14
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 21V316.
Equipment:electrical:engine block heater
· 25V685000 · 2025-10-10
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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 December 2026.
Structure:body
· 25V347000 · 2025-05-23
Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
Consequence: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Structure:body:roof and pillars
· 24V031000 · 2024-01-19
A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Consequence: A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Suspension:rear
· 21V537000 · 2021-07-15
A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Consequence: A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Structure:body
· 21V316000 · 2021-05-05
A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Consequence: A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Suspension:rear
· 20V675000 · 2021-03-12
A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Consequence: A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
· 20V692000 · 2020-11-10
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 …
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Suspension:rear
· 19V435000 · 2019-06-10
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Consequence: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Seats
· 17V767000 · 2017-11-29
In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.
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.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Wheels:hub
· 17E048000 · 2017-08-28
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Consequence: A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Seats:front assembly:recliner
· 16V475000 · 2016-06-28
The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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."
Consequence: The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
· 16V183000 · 2016-03-31
Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Consequence: Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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. Note: Owners should not use the engine block heater until the vehicle has been remedied.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
· 15V605000 · 2015-09-28
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Consequence: If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Parking brake
· 15V464000 · 2015-07-24
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…
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."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Investigations
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Opened 2023-01-27 · Closed 2024-02-08
NHTSA summary
On January 27, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-001 to investigate allegations of A-pillar trim panel detachment on model year (MY) 2011-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles. At the time of opening, the office had received 164 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) reporting this failure. ODI has received 671 VOQs regarding this failure, including 1 alleged crash and 2 alleged injuries. Some consumers have reported that the failure occurred while they were driving at highway speeds, with the detached trim panel entering the path of travel of the vehicle behind them, requiring t…
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe, structure:body
Opened 2017-07-27 · Closed 2023-01-17
NHTSA summary
During the EA17-002 investigation, the agency reviewed and analyzed reports of exhaust odors in the passenger cabins of Model Year 2011 to 2017 Ford Explorers. This investigation required an approach that incorporated knowledge and expertise from the automotive, medical, environmental health, and occupational safety fields. The agency conducted an in-depth investigation that encompassed the review of over 6,500 consumer complaints, conducting field inspections, and testing the relevant vehicles, both independently and in coordination with Ford and other entities. During the investigation, the…
Manufacturer communications
Service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. They are not recalls.
Electrical system 30 documents (2016-04-05 – 2022-08-31)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-31 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-05-24 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-12-16 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2021-09-09 | service bulletin | Electrical system, electrical system:body control module/bcm |
| 2021-08-27 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-12-20 | service bulletin | Electrical system, seats |
| 2019-08-07 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-07-29 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-03-27 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-02-26 | service bulletin | Electrical system, visibility:power window devices and controls |
| 2019-02-22 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-02-22 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-02-19 | service bulletin | Electrical system, seats, seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler |
| 2018-12-14 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-12-12 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-11-01 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-10-05 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2018-09-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-08-31 | service bulletin | Electrical system, power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/t… |
| 2018-08-02 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2018-06-29 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2018-06-22 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2018-03-19 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2017-11-02 | service bulletin | Electrical system, power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/t… |
| 2017-10-06 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2017-04-26 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:electrical |
| 2016-07-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2016-07-12 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2016-06-29 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control, e… |
| 2016-04-05 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
Equipment 29 documents (2015-08-28 – 2024-04-24)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-24 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2022-01-14 | service bulletin | Equipment, steering:steering wheel /handle bar:hand heater/cooler, seats:front … |
| 2021-07-12 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2021-03-25 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2020-12-08 | service bulletin | Equipment, structure:body:roof and pillars |
| 2020-06-17 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2020-03-09 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2019-11-10 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2019-02-18 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2019-02-07 | service bulletin | Equipment, structure |
| 2019-02-05 | service bulletin | Equipment, power train |
| 2019-01-17 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-09-19 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-08-14 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility, structure |
| 2018-06-12 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2018-03-30 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2018-01-29 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment:electrical, electrical system, electrical system:software |
| 2018-01-10 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment:electrical |
| 2017-11-09 | service bulletin | Equipment, structure |
| 2017-04-12 | service bulletin | Equipment, engine and engine cooling |
| 2016-10-27 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2016-10-12 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2016-08-02 | service bulletin | Equipment, structure:body:hatchback/liftgate |
| 2016-06-16 | service bulletin | Equipment, engine |
| 2016-04-20 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) |
| 2015-10-20 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2015-10-14 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2015-08-28 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2015-08-28 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment:electrical |
Power train 16 documents (2015-10-20 – 2024-03-01)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-01 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-09-01 | service bulletin | Power train, engine and engine cooling |
| 2022-09-01 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-07-19 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-06-16 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2021-02-05 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2020-10-09 | service bulletin | Power train, electrical system:software |
| 2020-10-09 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2019-12-20 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2019-05-20 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2019-05-10 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2019-02-05 | service bulletin | Power train, power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal |
| 2018-09-27 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2016-09-16 | service bulletin | Power train, power train:automatic transmission |
| 2016-07-13 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2015-10-20 | service bulletin | Power train |
Engine 13 documents (2016-02-05 – 2019-05-23)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-23 | service bulletin | Engine, engine and engine cooling |
| 2019-04-26 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2018-08-23 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2018-06-12 | service bulletin | Engine, equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2017-07-12 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2017-03-21 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2017-01-10 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2016-12-22 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2016-12-09 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2016-10-27 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2016-10-10 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2016-07-14 | service bulletin | Engine, electrical system |
| 2016-02-05 | service bulletin | Engine, equipment, power train, air bags, fuel/propulsion system, structure |
Seats 9 documents (2016-07-12 – 2021-07-22)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-22 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2020-05-18 | service bulletin | Seats, structure:frame and members:underbody shields |
| 2020-01-07 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2019-05-01 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2019-02-19 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2018-12-04 | service bulletin | Seats, equipment |
| 2018-11-01 | service bulletin | Seats, latches/locks/linkages |
| 2017-11-09 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2016-07-12 | service bulletin | Seats |
Engine and engine cooling 7 documents (2018-01-08 – 2024-03-06)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-06 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2021-08-19 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2020-09-25 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2019-12-20 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2019-02-07 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, electrical system, equipment:appliance:air condition… |
| 2018-04-11 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, equipment |
| 2018-01-08 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
Suspension 5 documents (2019-09-12 – 2023-02-07)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-07 | service bulletin | Suspension |
| 2022-02-18 | service bulletin | Suspension |
| 2021-03-19 | service bulletin | Suspension |
| 2021-03-08 | service bulletin | Suspension |
| 2019-09-12 | service bulletin | Suspension |
Equipment adaptive/mobility 5 documents (2017-07-18 – 2021-02-01)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-01 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment, structure |
| 2020-12-09 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, power train |
| 2020-06-05 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, wheels, suspension:rear, equipment |
| 2019-02-18 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment |
| 2017-07-18 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
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Equipment:appliance:air conditioner 5 documents (2019-02-07 – 2019-08-14)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-14 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2019-07-02 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner, electrical system |
| 2019-05-06 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2019-04-26 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner, electrical system |
| 2019-02-07 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner, electrical system |
Equipment:electrical 5 documents (2015-06-01 – 2018-01-29)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-29 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
| 2018-01-10 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
| 2017-01-27 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical, structure:body, equipment |
| 2016-11-11 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
| 2015-06-01 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system 4 documents (2017-10-26 – 2022-05-26)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-26 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system |
| 2019-06-24 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system |
| 2019-01-09 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system |
| 2017-10-26 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system |
Electrical system:software 4 documents (2016-06-16 – 2019-03-19)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-19 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, electrical system |
| 2018-04-04 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software |
| 2017-02-08 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software |
| 2016-06-16 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, seats:front assembly:power adjust |
Steering 4 documents (2016-08-22 – 2018-08-24)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-24 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-11-17 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-10-10 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2016-08-22 | service bulletin | Steering, electrical system |
Structure 3 documents (2019-02-07 – 2023-04-04)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-04 | service bulletin | Structure |
| 2020-07-13 | service bulletin | Structure |
| 2019-02-07 | service bulletin | Structure |
Wheels 3 documents (2017-11-08 – 2022-03-31)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-31 | service bulletin | Wheels |
| 2020-05-14 | service bulletin | Wheels |
| 2017-11-08 | service bulletin | Wheels, tires |
Power train:automatic transmission 3 documents (2015-08-01 – 2021-05-24)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-24 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission, engine and engine cooling |
| 2020-12-10 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission, engine and engine cooling |
| 2015-08-01 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission |
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger 3 documents (2016-05-27 – 2018-11-14)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-14 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger |
| 2016-09-14 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger, engine |
| 2016-05-27 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger |
Unknown or other 2 documents (2020-03-09 – 2024-10-10)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-10 | service bulletin | Unknown or other |
| 2020-03-09 | service bulletin | Unknown or other, electrical system |
Seat belts 2 documents (2022-02-08 – 2022-06-10)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-10 | service bulletin | Seat belts |
| 2022-02-08 | service bulletin | Seat belts |
Air bags 2 documents (2016-02-05 – 2022-01-21)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-21 | service bulletin | Air bags, electrical system |
| 2016-02-05 | service bulletin | Air bags, engine, power train, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, struc… |
Structure:body:roof and pillars 2 documents (2019-04-05 – 2020-05-07)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-07 | service bulletin | Structure:body:roof and pillars |
| 2019-04-05 | service bulletin | Structure:body:roof and pillars, structure |
Visibility 2 documents (2019-02-26 – 2019-12-18)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-18 | service bulletin | Visibility |
| 2019-02-26 | service bulletin | Visibility |
Visibility:glass 2 documents (2018-03-20 – 2019-08-09)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-09 | service bulletin | Visibility:glass, side/rear, visibility |
| 2018-03-20 | service bulletin | Visibility:glass, side/rear |
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler 2 documents (2016-05-04 – 2019-01-09)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-09 | service bulletin | Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler |
| 2016-05-04 | service bulletin | Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler |
Exterior lighting:headlights 2 documents (2018-02-05 – 2018-03-13)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-13 | service bulletin | Exterior lighting:headlights |
| 2018-02-05 | service bulletin | Exterior lighting:headlights |
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control 2 documents (2016-09-21 – 2017-10-12)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-12 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control |
| 2016-09-21 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control, engine, engine and e… |
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual 2 documents (2017-02-27 – 2017-03-16)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-16 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2017-02-27 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual, power train:driveline |
Service brakes 2 documents (2016-10-17)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-17 | service bulletin | Service brakes |
| 2016-10-17 | service bulletin | Service brakes |
Suspension:rear 1 document (2022-11-04)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-04 | service bulletin | Suspension:rear, unknown or other, suspension |
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) 1 document (2022-08-31)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-31 | service bulletin | Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), power train, … |
Equipment:mechanical 1 document (2022-03-21)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-21 | service bulletin | Equipment:mechanical, seats, equipment |
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly 1 document (2022-01-07)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-07 | service bulletin | Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly |
Electrical system:body control module/bcm 1 document (2021-08-19)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-19 | service bulletin | Electrical system:body control module/bcm, electrical system:propulsion system:… |
Seats:front assembly:power adjust 1 document (2019-09-27)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-27 | service bulletin | Seats:front assembly:power adjust, seats |
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe 1 document (2019-08-27)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-27 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe, eng… |
Structure:body:door 1 document (2019-07-04)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-04 | service bulletin | Structure:body:door, structure |
Forward collision avoidance 1 document (2019-06-20)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-20 | service bulletin | Forward collision avoidance, equipment adaptive/mobility |
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar 1 document (2018-11-01)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-01 | service bulletin | Steering: steering wheel/handle bar, steering |
Latches/locks/linkages 1 document (2018-07-12)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-12 | service bulletin | Latches/locks/linkages, seats, equipment |
Tires:tread/belt 1 document (2018-03-29)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-29 | service bulletin | Tires:tread/belt |
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel 1 document (2018-03-15)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-15 | service bulletin | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel |
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. 1 document (2018-02-14)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-14 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. |
Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery 1 document (2018-02-09)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-09 | service bulletin | Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery |
Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive) 1 document (2018-01-08)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-08 | service bulletin | Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive), engine |
Power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator 1 document (2017-02-02)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-02 | service bulletin | Power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator |
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems 1 document (2016-10-26)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-26 | service bulletin | Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems |
Seat belts:front:retractor 1 document (2016-09-30)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-30 | service bulletin | Seat belts:front:retractor, seat belts |
Vehicle speed control 1 document (2016-09-14)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-14 | service bulletin | Vehicle speed control |
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module 1 document (2015-07-23)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-23 | service bulletin | Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module |
Power train:manual transmission 1 document (2015-07-01)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-01 | service bulletin | Power train:manual transmission, power train:automatic transmission |
192 communications on file, grouped into 50 categories.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer FWD | 2.3L 4cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 |
| Explorer AWD | 2.3L 4cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 |
| Explorer 2WD FFV | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 |
| Explorer FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 |
| Explorer AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 |
| Explorer AWD FFV | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 |
| Explorer AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 |
Safety ratings
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV FWD | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
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