Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Ford Explorer has 393 NHTSA other complaints and 1 other-related recall.
393
Complaints
1
Recalls
18
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
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| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Recall ford # 21S22 roof rack cap. I called ford and reported that the roof rack cap has broken off... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Gas filler neck is loose, making it difficult to fill the gas tank without spillage. I don't recall ... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The windshield trim on my car is missing. There is a recall on this but there is no remedy yet. With... |
| Oct 14, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear camera is compromised because water gets inside and is blocking the view of the camera. You... |
| Oct 11, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over preven... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I went to the dealer, Parsons Ford. The pillar b even has the weather stripping from recall is even... |
| Aug 20, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When accelerating more rapidly (like getting on interstate), a burning smell will enter the cabin. I... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact’s spouse stated that while reversing, the rearvi... |
| Jul 24, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The water pump has been replaced 3 times within a 2 year period on this vehicle . Something is causi... |
| Jun 7, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Was driving on the highway at an high speed and abruptly received a message “power steering failure”... |
| Jun 5, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | A-pillar trim has been under recall since Jan. 2024. Ford estimated having the parts "the later half... |
| May 31, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I’ve had it twice be an issue where the engine didn’t run quite right. The first time I took it to t... |
| May 23, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The driver side B pillar applique is loose and I fear it may become completely dislogdged or blow of... |
| May 16, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The Backup camera stopped working and has a message that says contact dealership. It is blacked out ... |
| May 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | the exterior A-piller trim part is missing, having already detached. I have called Ford 3 times and ... |
| Apr 28, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The active recall for the trim only includes the front two trim pillars. There are trim pillars down... |
| Mar 8, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Windshield pillar molding has detached. I have called a local dealer 4 times over the past three mo... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Top pillar on car came off and almost hit vehicle. Ford really did a bad job with the graphics of th... |
| Feb 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1. Yes 2. my front window can shatter 3. there is a recall open up on it 4.no 5. yes the trim came ... |
| Jan 30, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Good Morning, I’m reaching out in regards to my 2016 Ford Explorer. I’ve been trying to get the nec... |