Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Ford explorer has 525 NHTSA structure complaints and 3 structure-related recalls.
525
Complaints
3
Recalls
5
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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 ...
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers:... |
| 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... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign: 21V31600... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign number: 2... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, t... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2016 FORD Explorer EXTERIOR A-PILLAR & B-PILLAR APPLIQUE TRIM CLIP THIS MAY RESULT IN THE B-PILLAR... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Dec 22, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign number: 2... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |