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2016 Ford Explorer

Safety profile for the 2016 Ford Explorer. Recall, complaint, and investigation data from NHTSA.

Recalls
17
Complaints
2,954
Investigations
0
Vehicle Type
Unknown
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Year
2016
Vehicle Type
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Manufacturer ID
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Recall Campaigns

17 recalls affecting the 2016 Ford Explorer

Recalls

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Recalls
Campaign #ComponentSummaryReport DateAffected
26V012000EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATERFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine bl…Jan 15, 20262,403
25V695000BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max…Oct 13, 20251,448,655
25V685000EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATERFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ra…Oct 10, 202559,006
25V347000STRUCTURE:BODYFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door…May 23, 2025492,145
24V031000STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not b…Jan 19, 20241,889,110
21V537000SUSPENSION:REARFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Conne…Jul 15, 2021631,176
21V316000STRUCTURE:BODYFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow t…May 5, 2021616,967
20V675000SUSPENSION:REARFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in C…Mar 12, 2021454,941
20V692000POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFTFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with…Nov 10, 202015,587
19V435000SUSPENSION:REARFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture …Jun 10, 20191,194,173
17V767000SEATSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles. Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts …Nov 29, 2017177,264
17E048000SUSPENSION:REARFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed…Aug 28, 2017630
16V925000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGERFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford …Dec 22, 20161,163
16V475000SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150 vehicles equipped with a manual r…Jun 28, 20165,280
16V183000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured November 25, 2013,…Mar 31, 20161,543
15V605000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTINGFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles…Sep 28, 2015203
15V464000PARKING BRAKEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufact…Jul 24, 20157,165

NHTSA Complaints

50 complaints for the 2016 Ford Explorer

Complaints

nhtsa-complaints
Complaints
Complaint IDComponentSummaryDate ReceivedCrashFire
2193121UNKNOWN OR OTHERUNKNOWN OR OTHERApr 2, 2026NoNo
2193120EXTERIOR LIGHTINGEXTERIOR LIGHTINGApr 2, 2026NoNo
2193122ELECTRICAL SYSTEMELECTRICAL SYSTEMApr 2, 2026NoNo
2193104EXTERIOR LIGHTINGEXTERIOR LIGHTINGApr 2, 2026NoNo
2193106ELECTRICAL SYSTEMELECTRICAL SYSTEMApr 2, 2026NoNo
2193225STRUCTURESTRUCTUREApr 2, 2026NoNo
2193217VISIBILITYVISIBILITYApr 2, 2026NoNo
2193227STRUCTURE:BODYSTRUCTURE:BODYApr 2, 2026NoNo
2193105VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLVEHICLE SPEED CONTROLApr 2, 2026NoNo
2192819STRUCTURE:BODYSTRUCTURE:BODYApr 1, 2026NoNo
2192842STRUCTURESTRUCTUREApr 1, 2026NoNo
2192378STRUCTURESTRUCTUREMar 31, 2026NoNo
2189948LANE DEPARTURE: WARNINGLANE DEPARTURE: WARNINGMar 24, 2026NoYes
2189931STRUCTURESTRUCTUREMar 24, 2026NoNo
2189947ELECTRICAL SYSTEMELECTRICAL SYSTEMMar 24, 2026NoYes
2189949FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROLFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROLMar 24, 2026NoYes
2189389SUSPENSIONSUSPENSIONMar 23, 2026NoNo
2189388STRUCTURESTRUCTUREMar 23, 2026NoNo
2188268STRUCTURESTRUCTUREMar 19, 2026NoNo
2186538STRUCTURE:BODYSTRUCTURE:BODYMar 15, 2026NoNo
2186234UNKNOWN OR OTHERUNKNOWN OR OTHERMar 14, 2026NoNo
2185986STRUCTURESTRUCTUREMar 13, 2026NoNo
2186170EXTERIOR LIGHTINGEXTERIOR LIGHTINGMar 13, 2026NoNo
2186169STRUCTURE:BODYSTRUCTURE:BODYMar 13, 2026NoNo
2185731STRUCTURESTRUCTUREMar 12, 2026NoNo
2185370STRUCTURE:BODYSTRUCTURE:BODYMar 11, 2026NoNo
2183198STRUCTURESTRUCTUREMar 5, 2026NoNo
2182923STRUCTURESTRUCTUREMar 4, 2026NoNo
2180585STRUCTURESTRUCTUREFeb 25, 2026YesNo
2179035STRUCTURESTRUCTUREFeb 20, 2026NoNo
2178105STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOORFeb 18, 2026NoNo
2178104STRUCTURESTRUCTUREFeb 18, 2026NoNo
2177621LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHFeb 17, 2026NoNo
2177433STRUCTURE:BODYSTRUCTURE:BODYFeb 16, 2026NoNo
2175072STRUCTURESTRUCTUREFeb 9, 2026NoNo
2175003STRUCTURESTRUCTUREFeb 9, 2026NoNo
2173099STRUCTURE:BODYSTRUCTURE:BODYFeb 4, 2026NoNo
2173107STRUCTURESTRUCTUREFeb 4, 2026NoNo
2173196STRUCTURESTRUCTUREFeb 4, 2026NoNo
2172136VISIBILITY/WIPERVISIBILITY/WIPERFeb 1, 2026NoNo
2171499VISIBILITY/WIPERVISIBILITY/WIPERJan 30, 2026NoNo
2171484POWER TRAINPOWER TRAINJan 30, 2026NoNo
2170434UNKNOWN OR OTHERUNKNOWN OR OTHERJan 27, 2026NoNo
2170433STRUCTURE:BODYSTRUCTURE:BODYJan 27, 2026NoNo
2167094STRUCTURESTRUCTUREJan 16, 2026NoNo
2165116UNKNOWN OR OTHERUNKNOWN OR OTHERJan 10, 2026NoNo
2165022UNKNOWN OR OTHERUNKNOWN OR OTHERJan 10, 2026NoNo
2165015ENGINEENGINEJan 10, 2026NoNo
2164416STRUCTURESTRUCTUREJan 8, 2026NoNo
2163934STRUCTURESTRUCTUREJan 7, 2026NoNo

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