2016 Ford Explorer Power Train Problems
- 88
- 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 88 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- light came · 21 records
- throttle body · 19 records
- engine light · 17 records
- lost power · 16 records
- wrench light · 14 records
- check engine · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 62 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Our 2016 ford explorer sport lost power going up a slight hill right before our house and barely made it home. We immediately called the dealership and arranged to bring it the following morning. The drivetrain is under warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Our vehicle is 4 years old with slightly over 60,000 miles and we also purchased the additional warranty for 100,000 miles. We have been told by the dealership…
ODI 11301608
Engine · Power Train
The vehicle began to overheat when driving at an incline. As soon as the vehicle was level there were no overheating issues. I took the vehicle to the dealership and was advised that the vehicle was overheating due to the grill shutters being stuck closed and as a result the transmission was failing and needed a partial rebuild. The vehicle was still eligible for certain repairs under the warranty, mileage 58,120,…
ODI 11291440
Power Train
Heading home after work on the turnpike in my ford explorer 2016 with 50,250 miles. Approximately two / three weeks ago. Out no were felt like a jolting; sudden stalling; sudden deceleration; sudden loss of power without any warning. I pull to the side of the road. Put the suv in park. Attempted a restart, it work. During this incident, the dashboard was displaying and message "see manuals, with a big wrench". The…
ODI 11268996
Engine · Power Train
Ford exploer 2016 at low speed excelarator stick and engine reves up transmission in drive. Must put transmission in nutral to stop auto from moving fwd. Happened 3 times seperate days. Had to put transmission in nutural to get auto under control.
ODI 11265821
Power Train
While the vehicle was parked, in a parking lot, turned completely off, and the gear selector was in the "park" position, the vehicle rolled forward (slightly downhill). The vehicle rolled approximately 8 inches until the front tires met with the parking curb. The emergency brake had not been applied at the time. The grade of slope was approximately 3-6degrees. The rear hatch was open, and two adults were sitting in…
ODI 11265413
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving at 20-25 mph, the vehicle was jerked sporadically. The check engine and ignition warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to quirk ford (540 southern artery, quincy, ma 02169 [redacted]) where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the…
ODI 11300715
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, the vehicle made a grinding noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 78,597.
ODI 11242360
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
As i was driving my 2016 ford explorer on the highway on 08/01/2019 i experienced the vehicle start to stutter just before i was going on to the on ramp merging on the highway and after i was on the high way the vehicle started smoking from under the hood and would no longer accelerate and i could smell oil burning and pulled over and shut the car off looked under the car and saw the pile of oil underneath but the…
ODI 11241216
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
With no warning - experienced sudden loss of power while driving. Engine light came on. Also the wrench light came on with a message that said "see manual." i was able to get out of traffice and pull over. After ten minutes, i restarted the car. The car started back up with no problem and the engine light was back off. From there it drove beautifully like it never happened - except that it did ! Four days later, i…
ODI 11240868
Power Train
Can of vehicle has a propane or natural gas odor in it causing nausea and headaches
ODI 11266516
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving approximately 75 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle went into limp mode. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who retrieved diagnostic trouble code: p2111 (throttle actuator control system stuck open). The vehicle was not repaired. Autonation ford marietta (located at 869…
ODI 11210366
Emission Control · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. The contact took the vehicle to star dodge chrysler jeep ram (5101 s 1st st, abilene, tx 79605, [redacted]) to have the vla emission computer update completed. After a few days, the vehicle began to exhibit a delayed response when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the vehicle downshifted on its own suddenly, especially while driving uphill. The vehicle was…
ODI 11241292
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Required a new transmission. Reported initial problem at 58,000 miles the dealer could not find a problem while car was still under warranty. Car was experiencing a hesitation during acceleration. At 80,000 miles the transmission had to be replace (out of warranty). Require new battery and cables after batter "exploded" corroding the battery cables. (68,000 miles). Required a new water pump at 86,000 miles.
ODI 11242950
Power Train
I received a "terrain management fault" alert while driving on a highway, and immediately had a loss of power and very slow acceleration after stopping. Upon reaching my home the vehicle would not drive up a small incline in my driveway. The "check engine light" came on and there is now a loud metallic clang when shifting into drive or reverse. The vehicle has only 13, 655 miles on it. I called ford roadside…
ODI 11186957
Power Train
With the cruise control set at ~78 mph on an interstate highway the automatic transmission appeared to shift into a low gear causing the vehicle to suddenly decelerate and the engine to rev to match the set speed. The vehicle decelerated from 78 to about 40 as if i had slammed on the brakes. After stopping and talking with my dealer he recommended to continue as no warning lights or indicators appeared on the car. I…
ODI 11190300
Power Train · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle steering became stiff while driving in a parking lot, with multiple errors. Cannot drive vehicle safely. Happened without warning. -hill start assist not available -service advancetrac -terrain management system fault
ODI 11180650
Power Train
My vehicle only has a little over 91,000 miles on it. However, for the last 45,000 miles, i have noticed a jerking in the transmission once i reach above 40mph. My mother has a 2017 ford explorer and had the same issues. She had the extended warranty so she was able to have hers fixed but had to pay a deductible. This should not be a warranty fix... This should be a manufacturer fix and recall. My mom was told by…
ODI 11300654
Power Train
Complete vehicle power failure (loss of steering capabilities, etc)while in motion making left hand turn onto major surface street that connects to freeway entrance.
ODI 11162145
Exhaust System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. When the vehicle was placed into reverse, it jerked. The vehicle was taken to woody anderson ford ([redacted] nw, huntsville, al 35810, [redacted]) to be diagnosed and repaired per an unknown recall regarding carbon monoxide. Prior to taking the vehicle to the dealer, the contact became very sleepy while driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made…
ODI 11196688
Power Train
Interior of car began to smell of burning oil, warning message "4wd temporarily disabled". Leak from vent hose into ptu system. Ford (santa rosa, ca) says ptu must be replaced. 37k miles on car.
ODI 11154243
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
During acceleration, a brief pause in acceleration or down shifting of gears. Feels like the transmission is slipping. Usually noticed during 30 minutes of normal driving conditions.
ODI 11180097
Power Train
The engine will stall and the car will buck/shake and almost die when put into drive after sitting overnight or for several hours takes 1-2 minutes to jerk/shake and then will run fine. Twice the wrench icon has come on in the dash. We have taken it to the dealership 3 times now to be fixed. They were able to validate what happened, as it happened to them but said that the car's computer did not generate any codes…
ODI 11130493
Power Train
I have been driving my vehicle for the last month it has 40000 miles on it and had no problems until the last couple of weeks my vehicle has been jerking when accelerating and the gear drops.
ODI 11112880
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
It jolts, lunges, transmission doesn't engage and slams into gear hard it makes you feel you got rear ended with a big bank. Slow to accelerate and when it finally does it lunges
ODI 11093175
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
When keeping a steady speed, rpms fluctuate up and down causing a jerky movement while driving. Happens randomly or after idling for a few minutes. Also, power decreases during this event, so when taking off, car doesn't want to accelerate, then lurches forward. Also, when accelerating, particularly uphill, a burning smell comes from the vehicle.
ODI 11088551