2016 Ford Explorer Steering Problems
- 163
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 163 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 57 records
- power steering · 52 records
- rack pinion · 21 records
- steering rack · 18 records
- steering assist · 13 records
- turn steering · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 88 |
| 60–100k mi | 39 |
| 1–30k mi | 25 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Steering
On oct. 18 while operating at highway speed of 40 mph on hwy. 301 south in wilson nc and attempting to slow down to stop for the traffic stopped at the traffic light ahead the brake pedal and steering both did not function, i was unable to stop or steer the vehicle causing a rear-end collision to hit the vehicle in front of mine. My vehicle was towed to kenly ford later that day from the accident site where it was…
Crash reported
ODI 10919214
Electrical System · Steering
This is the second time this happened to me while driving my 2016 explorer limited. My car has every option available. A few months ago as i was turning onto the highway a "lane keeping sys malfunction" alert came across my display and my steering locked in place. I could not turn my steering wheel at all. I had a sketchy vehicle for my first vehicle and knew that i needed to put the car in park and turn it off for…
ODI 10906364
Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving below 30 mph attempted to accelerate and felt a jolt,engine cut off,"wrench" light and air bag light came on (last one probably when the engine shut off).had to coast to the side,re-started engine and it started shaking,rpms kept going up and down between 1-2000.turned off and waited a few minutes.started engine again and it was running normal except check engine was on.went to local ford dealer (we…
ODI 10899006
Engine · Seat Belts · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle shut down without warning. The vehicle was towed to rountree ford [redacted], located at [redacted], shreveport, la 71105) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The failure was repaired. After the repair, while driving at an unknown speed, the seat belt indicator illuminated. The vehicle was…
ODI 11190928
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
While driving on a busy highway with my three children i lost all power to my vehicle just barely making it out the way of a seni truck. The explorer was purchased in march of this year brand new to avoid problems like this. Does someone have to be killed before a recall is issued?!?!?!?!!!
ODI 10894953
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Vehicle was proceeding and all power to throttle stopped. Power steering went out. Vehicle coasted to stop in traffic turn lane. Ford stated this is a problem with vehicles throttle body
ODI 10894908
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Husband was driving the vehicle was about to accelerate to get up a hill on a city street and engine sounded like transmission or other major part just "dropped". Steering wheel froze, car idled violently, could not move vehicle, started to roll backwards until emergency brake was applied.acceleration went to literally zero,suv would not move. Orange wrench light came on, stated to see manual.placed car in park shut…
ODI 10885312
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my 2016 ford explorer on a busy street when the engine light and the orange wrench light came on. The car stalled and would not accelerate.it lost all power. I am terrified of driving it now. It would not move faster than 5 miles per hour. The car has 6,000 miles on it.
ODI 10884138
Engine · Steering
I was driving on a major highway home from work with normal traffic. My speed was approx 60-64 or so. While in left lane traveling east --without warning , my engine completely shut off. It was so hard to steer my car -- i needed to wedge my foot near window /driver door to gain leverage -and with both hands steer the car ( while decelerating down t o15 mph) to the shoulder on the right side. All drivers passing me…
ODI 10872119
Steering
After having just entered a parking garage, we proceeded over a speed bump at approximately 10 mph. About 1-2 car lengths later we began to turn left to start ascending through the garage to locate a parking space. After only turning approximately 10 degrees to the left, the steering wheel snapped to the straight position and would not move. There was approximately 1/2" of play to the left or right only and the…
ODI 10871114
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I recently received a 2016 ford police utility (explorer) as a new patrol vehicle. While on patrol i suddenly lost power steering. I received a steering assist fault message on the dash, as well as a traction and stability control error message. The vehicle has 935 miles on it. I have read where ford has had problems in the past with this steering system. As a police officer i am very concerned that the loss of…
ODI 10846306
Steering
While making a turn on a local street power steering went out. I was able to pull to the side shut off the vehicle and waited a minute and restarted no further issues. I have owned many explorers including 11-13 and now 16. The 16 has 12k miles on it.
ODI 10838706
Steering
STEERING WHEEL LOCKED
ODI 11171419