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2016 Ford Explorer Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Ford Explorer has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints filed with federal regulators. Owners whose Explorer has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

NHTSA recall campaigns (15)

Suspension:rear
10/06/2019 · 19V435000
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.
Wheels:hub
28/08/2017 · 17E048000
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…
Seats:front assembly:recliner
28/06/2016 · 16V475000
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…
Seats
29/11/2017 · 17V767000
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
28/09/2015 · 15V605000
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…
Engine and engine cooling:engine
31/03/2016 · 16V183000
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 affect…

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Explorer been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Explorer has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Explorer?

Federal complaint records show no significant complaint clusters for the 2016 Ford Explorer at our last check.

How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Explorer have?

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford Explorer. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2016 Ford Explorer a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Explorer has had warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

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All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.