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2016 Ford Explorer: recalls, problems and warranty extensions
Everything US government records hold on the 2016 Ford Explorer as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.
15Safety recalls
2,462Owner complaints to NHTSA
2Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating
Most-reported problems
What 2016 Ford Explorer owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.
Safety recalls
Recalls issued for the 2016 Ford Explorer. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
- Suspension: RearJun 2019 · Campaign 19V435000
- Wheels: HubAug 2017 · Campaign 17E048000
- Seats: Front AssemblyJun 2016 · Campaign 16V475000
- SeatsNov 2017 · Campaign 17V767000
- Fuel System, Gasoline: StorageSep 2015 · Campaign 15V605000
- Engine And Engine Cooling: EngineMar 2016 · Campaign 16V183000
- Parking BrakeJul 2015 · Campaign 15V464000
- Structure: BodyMay 2021 · Campaign 21V316000
- Power Train: Axle AssemblyNov 2020 · Campaign 20V692000
- Suspension: RearJul 2021 · Campaign 21V537000
- Suspension: RearMar 2021 · Campaign 20V675000
- Structure: BodyJan 2024 · Campaign 24V031000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.
Defect investigations
NHTSA investigations that include this model.
- Windshield trim molding Item detachmentPE23001 · opened Jan 2023 · closed Feb 2024
- Exhaust Odor in Passenger CabEA17002 · opened Jul 2017 · closed Jan 2023
Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.