1. Ford Explorer
  2. Problems
  3. 2016
  4. Support Device/Strut

2016 Ford Explorer Support Device/Strut Problems

2
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 2 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 24, 2018 · 62,734 miles

    Support Device/Strut

    Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. After parking the vehicle, the automatic hatchback door slammed onto the back of the contact's head. There were no injuries. The dealer (adams ford company, [redacted], logansport, la 71049, [redacted]) diagnosed that there was a defective part that caused the door to slam on the contact. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 62,734.

    ODI 11163482

  • December 1, 2016 · 21,500 miles

    Support Device/Strut

    Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. The contact stated that the liftgate randomly opened without warning and failed to remain secured. The contact stated that the liftgate randomly fell down with force and struck a passenger. Medical attention was not required. Also, the liftgate randomly opened while the vehicle was in motion. The liftgate was damaged while reversing the vehicle. The dealer indicated that…

    1 injury

    ODI 10945643