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2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
77,971 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2016 Ford Explorer body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2016 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #3

Oct 152023

Explorer

  • 120,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The contact stated the front passenger side door handle trim was then separated from the vehicle. The door handle trim was replaced by the owner. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- New Hudson, MI, USA

problem #2

Aug 102023

Explorer

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 MPH, the passenger-??s side exterior middle trim panel had dislodged from the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure and explained that the failed part was not listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 30,000.

- Wheatland, WY, USA

problem #1

Sep 142019

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 83,913 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the A and B molding used to secure the windshield, detached from the vehicle. The contact pulled over and retrieved the pieces. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer who replaced the moldings. The contact stated that the front windshield molding had since started to detach again. The contact stated that the rear and front passenger-??s side door moldings were also detaching. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there was no recall regarding the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 83,913.

- Belton, MO, USA

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