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hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
80,178 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.

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2016 Ford Explorer Owner Comments (Page 3 of 3)

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problem #8

May 262020

Explorer

  • 40,000 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 in for routine maintenance it was discovered that water from the radiator or water reservoir was leaking. Later a red-colored liquid from the vehicle was present in the driveway. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the water pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Glendale, CA, USA

problem #7

Apr 062022

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, her husband noticed that there was a fluid leak underneath the vehicle onto the ground. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced and the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V537000 (Suspension) that she had received. The dealer informed the contact that she would be responsible for the cost of the water pump replacement. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the water pump, timing chain, valve cover gaskets, spark plugs, and camshaft sprockets were replaced and the anti-freeze coolant life was extended. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Consumer would like a reimbursement incurred for repairs for the recall.

- Clifton, VA, USA

problem #6

Apr 192022

Explorer

  • 95,174 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled with the engine coolant temperature message displayed; and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,174. The VIN was not available.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #5

Mar 142022

Explorer

  • 52,000 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 he noticed coolant was leaking onto the garage floor. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed him that the water pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

- Acworth, GA, USA

problem #4

Oct 112021

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 77,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact noticed that the engine coolant temperature warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle started to shudder. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and waited a few minutes before restarting the vehicle and continuing driving however, the failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but consumer feels it should of under a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #3

Aug 112020

Explorer

  • 99,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the engine coolant over temperature message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a fluid leak was present behind the water pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer mcgovern Ford located at 1212 westford St, lowell, MA 01851 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V183000 (engine, engine cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 99,000.

- North Billerica, MA, USA

problem #2

Oct 032016

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • 25,900 miles
Since early October 2016, I've had a near-constant exhaust smell, similar to what natural gas or sulfur smells like, in the cabin of my vehicle that is resulting in headaches (literally) for my entire family. Dealership has made multiple attempts to repair and has been unsuccessful. The exhaust fumes are coming into the cabin when the engine is started and vehicle is parked or moving. In my online research, I've found that Ford is under investigation by NHTSA for this issue for 2010-15 models, but I believe my 2016 model is affected as well.

- Mount Horeb, WI, USA

problem #1

Jun 192016

Explorer 6-cyl

  • miles
2016 Ford Explorer. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle complete loss of power, airbag, check engine and powertrain warning lights illuminated at various times and accelerator malfunction. The consumer stated while driving on a main road, he heard a loud thud accompanied by an immediate and complete loss of power. The engine was still running, but the vehicle quickly lost speed and the accelerator was not functioning. It seemed as though the engine was idling. The consumer was able to maneuver the vehicle safely out of traffic and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer informed the consumer, the throttle body needed to be replaced. Also, there was a recurring electrical issue that he experienced in January 2016 with the first month of delivery. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for service on two separate occasions due to dead batteries.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

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