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2016 Ford Expedition EL Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Ford Expedition EL has 22 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Ford Expedition EL

Brakes
45
Powertrain
32
Other
26
Engine
22
Electrical
20
Speed Control
14
Steering
5
Airbags
5
Wheels
3

22

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 1, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the engine m...
Sep 25, 2024ENGINEI experienced the same problem you are investigating in F-150’s: I was traveling on the highway at...
Aug 19, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal ...
Sep 13, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while her husband was driving appro...
Aug 21, 2023ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe throttle body failed, and my car lost power as I was turning into traffic on the road outside of...
Apr 12, 2023ENGINEWarped exhaust manifold leaking exhaust into main cabin, broken studs on engine block. Thousands of ...
Mar 11, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, t...
Feb 17, 2023ENGINEI was driving at ~40 mph and the car suddenly lost power and decelerated. The wrench dash light came...
Feb 16, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that an unknown fluid was leaking from t...
Oct 11, 2022ENGINEThe contact owned a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH and the air con...
Sep 18, 2022ENGINE2016 Ford Expedition with 55k miles. Engine blown, hole in side of block. Mechanic has said Ford i...
Aug 1, 2022ENGINEExhaust manifold is separating from the engine, causing a chirping noise and allowing exhaust to esc...
Feb 6, 2022ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWater/condensation build-up in charge air cooler collects in tubing and discharges into intake when ...
Sep 20, 2021ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM75k Miles, 2016 Expedition Known Throttle body issue. Engaging the "Limp Mode" Happened several tim...
Oct 18, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, ...
Jul 7, 2019ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET LOST POWER ,SHUT DOWN BUT DIDN'T CUT OFF NO THROTTLE WH...
Jan 21, 2019ENGINETHIS IS THE 3 RD TIME THE WRENCH TROUBLE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR LOSSES ALL POWER AND CAN ONLY IDLE (...
Jan 18, 2019ENGINETHE " WRENCH " WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND THE CAR LOST POWER. THE CAR HAD...
Jul 25, 2018ENGINETHE CAR LOSE POWER ON THE HIGHWAY, WERE YOU HAVE TO STOP THE CAR
Jul 20, 2018ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE GOES INTO "LIMP MODE". THIS HAS HAPPENED 8 TIMES IN THE PAST WEEK AT SPEEDS...

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