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2016 Ford Explorer Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Ford Explorer has 5 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 1 fuel system-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Ford Explorer

Structure
525Steering
523Other
393Engine
333Powertrain
195Electrical
90Airbags
78Visibility
46Speed Control
46Suspension
45Wheels
37Seats
23Seat Belts
19Tires
12Brakes
8Fuel System
5Lights
4

5

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

Fuel System Recalls

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...

All Fuel System Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 27, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEWater pump failure which causes the car to stall immediately when it overheats. This appears to be ...
Jan 16, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERFuel pump fail
Nov 1, 2021FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle constantly smelled of gas...
Oct 30, 2016FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAINWHEN DRIVING AT 65MPH ON INTERSTATE 287 THE CAR DID A SLIGHT JOLT AND THEN LOST ALL POWER. THE ENGI...
Oct 23, 2016FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHILE DRIVING WITH CHILDREN PRESENT THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND MY WIFE COULD NOT ACCELERATE. SH...

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