Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Ford Explorer has 14 recalls, 2404 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
14
Recalls
2404
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 23, 2026
19V435000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear susp...
17E048000
WHEELS:HUB
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on ...
16V475000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
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 sea...
17V767000
SEATS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 F-150 and Explorer vehicles. Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushi...
15V605000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015...
16V183000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured November 25, 2013, to January 25, 2016, and 2016...
15V464000
PARKING BRAKE
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, 2...
21V316000
STRUCTURE:BODY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles. The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach ...
20V692000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
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 fron...
21V537000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, In...
20V675000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the Dist...
24V031000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing t...
25V347000
STRUCTURE:BODY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Explorer vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving...
25V685000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsai...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | AIR BAGS | Description of Incident: The driver, [XXX] , was idling on a road near Lake Murray when her vehicle ... |
| May 9, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The mold that holds the windshield came off of the side of the windshield in both sides of the windo... |
| May 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 FORD Explorer. It was discovered that there was a milea... |
| May 5, 2026 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Roof rail covers, exterior A and B pillar trim have not been fixed. I was told at the time of purcha... |
| May 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Ford has failed to remedy this issue and has been pending for more than 1 month |
| Apr 20, 2026 | STEERING | The steering on my Explorer has seized up making it very dangerous to drive because you can not hard... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | When I am driving at a speed limit of 35-45 mph, there is a shutter in my transmission accompanied b... |
| Apr 14, 2026 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | I have an airbag light on as well as the 2nd row inflatable seatbelt has stopped working. I took it... |
| Apr 8, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When it rain outside, my passenger side floor has a puddle of rainwater. This happened at least 4 ti... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers:... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is the 3rd time I've notified NHTSA about this concern. The remedy for this "safety recall" is... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Vehicle equipped with operational red and blue emergency lights prohibited by law, facilitates crimi... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle equipped with red and blue emergency lights, excessive auxiliary lights prohibited by law, f... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rea... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | STRUCTURE | While driving in the freeway a loud noise came from the outside of the car, I was concerned but no w... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Mar 29, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, t... |
| Mar 15, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers:... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | STRUCTURE | Roof rail on passenger side flew off. Clips were broken but some clips still in place. This part i... |