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
Same issue as nhtsa id number: 11042260. At 7,000 miles when the vehicle goes into reverse we hear a loud thumping sound as though you ran over something. This is happens more when reversing with a turn than straight but seldom while backing straight out as well. At 7,500 mile service the issue was bought to the attention of the dealership, the tech determined that it was a faulty rdu (rear drive unit) which was…
ODI 11090074
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
When you drives slowly in between 15mph to 20mph 2nd to 3rd gear shifting it gaves tugg when it was in warrenty i bring to ford delarship but they said everything is ok never recommend ford it was my 1st experience with ford but all crap cars and suvs
ODI 11170871
Dynamic Brake Support/Brake Assist · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While the vehicle was in the drive position, the vehicle stalled, rolled backwards, and crashed into a tree. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to soo motors (391 [redacted], sault ste. Marie, mi 49783, [redacted]) for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the vehicle performed as intended. The contact was also…
Crash reported
ODI 11080610
Electrical System · Power Train
Power train control module and engine control module failed under high speed on a [redacted]. We were almost killed by being rear-ended traffic as vehicle came to a complete stop, engine off, and completely dead. Not able to steer or brake. Vehicle has only 12,854 actual miles. Please fix this before others are killed and/or maimed.
ODI 11047089
Power Train
2016 ford explorer xlt was great until i hit 17,680 miles. Transmission went into "limp mode" and would not accelerate. Engine/wrench light appeared on the dash and i basically crawled to the dealership. Very scary when stopped, put the pedal to floor and would barely move. After a few days at the dealership, they said it appeared to be the clutch and they replaced it. Got it back and two days later, it did it…
ODI 11033383
Power Train
I was driving on the high way yesterday and the car couldn't be moved with the gas pedal. I coasted to the next exit, turned off the car and back on and it worked again. Today the same thing happened, but this time it didn't work again. I had adac (here in germany) come and take a look at it. They reset the "system" and followed me to my ford car garage shop.
ODI 11002947
Power Train
While driving the vehicle in heavy traffic on a city street i lost power. The vehicle would not shift into gear. When i parked the vehicle it would not go in reverse. I had to put the vehicle in neutral and get pushed out of the parking lot. The vehicle would not shift into gear to drive home. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. The second time this happened i was on a 600+ mile trip out of state. I was…
ODI 11073338
Power Train
When i place my explorer in reverse to back out of a park, when i am about half way out of the park, there's a loud "bump". I automatically slam on brakes because i think i have ran over someone. Recently, i placed my explorer in drive so that i could pull out of the garage and i heard the loud "bump". I have taken my explorer to the dealer several times and they have no idea what it is. I have also contacted ford…
ODI 11042260
Power Train
Throttle body has failed twice. First time at 7275 odometer; second occurred at a bit over 16,000 miles. Failure of this part results in no throttle response to the engine and a maximum of about 10mph speed. Luckily, both times, i was not on the interstate or other high speed highway. Both instances were in motion at 35-45 mph. The only way to clear the problem is to shut the engine down and wait for 1-5 minutes;…
ODI 10948725
Power Train
The transmission drain plugs were loose. The vehicle has 5064 miles. I had been noticing an odor and thought i had a coolant leak. But the smell was not "sweet" enough. I crawled under the car after a 700 mile trip because the order was very prevalent. I notice transmission fluid on one of the transmission drain plugs. There was a plume of transmission fluid going from the transmission to the back of the car. Some…
ODI 10936580
Power Train
While driving in traffic there was a loud noise and the car lost power and the wrench light came on. Was able to roll out of traffic transmission went out. *tr
ODI 10929993
Engine · Power Train
Electronic throttle body replacement required. I was going 75mpg on a highway in ohio traveling to illinois. 2 of 3 lanes closed. Car lost power going from 70-40 in seconds. Luckily i was on a downhill and was able drift to the right far enough not to get hit. Dangerous. I had gone to ford when i read about the other people with this issue back in august. They would not repair my throttle body unless i paid. "you…
ODI 10926077
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
When driving at 65mph on interstate 287 the car did a slight jolt and then lost all power. The engine remained running, power steering and brakes still worked, but there was no acceleration. Wrench light and check engine lights came on. Luckily i was near an exit so i coasted to a halt off the interstate. I restarted the car, it drove at no more than 5mph to a safer spot. After sometime waiting for a tow truck i…
ODI 10920409
Power Train
2016 ford explorer with approximately 9100 miles, i was pulling out onto a highway when the vehicle suddenly stopped in 50mph traffic. The wrench light, engine light, airbag light came on and i had to coast to the shoulder. Towed to the dealer where it now sits. Saw all of the complaints on carcomplaints.com and here and realized i have to get rid of this vehicle, no confidence in it now.
ODI 10917768
Engine · Power Train
1st incident june 2016: during a busy school commute. On a very busy road, the vehicle lost power. Would not accelerate past approx. 15 mph. Towed to dealer and throttle body was replaced. 2nd incident oct. 18,2016: same exact problem as above, also on a busy street. Potential for injury or loss of life was great in both of these circumstances. Towed to dealer. Was told that only the computer needed to be reset and…
ODI 10917311
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Electronic throttle recall (16b32)---was driving on the 5 north freeway, and had just merged onto the 55 north when the car lost power. (i pushed the gas, but the car could no longer accelerate)--all power was gone. I was, thankfully, able to move over to the right side of the freeway. I called aaa, and was eventually towed out of there (to ford dealership where i originally purchased the 2016 ford explorer.) ford…
ODI 10913566
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on 675 in dayton ohio at 65-70 miles an hour when my ford explorer xlt lost all acceleration and i was forced to coast to a stop on the left shoulder of the highway. I was able to turn the car off and restart it, and drive it home without incident. I had it towed to a ford dealer and hopefully will have an answer tomorrow. This vehicle is a 2016 xlt with just over 8,000 miles. I no longer trust this…
ODI 10910666
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
2016 ford explorer [xxx] lost power and would not move in middle of busy highway. Vehicle was noted to have a sputtering sound and appeared to be firing on only a few cylinders. Turned vehicle engine off and restarted no help vehicle would not move with accelerator pedal in full open (floored) position. After opening hood and disconnecting neg terminal of battery vehicle operated fine for approx 10 miles and then…
ODI 10910652
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was discovered that a transmission gear had fractured. The cause of the gear failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The…
ODI 10908665
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle decelerated to a complete stop independently and the wrench warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,000.
ODI 10906148
Power Train
I was on a trip away from home, coming down a [redacted] and my 2016 explorer just began to slow down. I hit the gas, but no reposne from the vechile. I could only throw on my flashers and cringe as the cars piled up behind me, hoping no one would hit me. We coasted at least half a mile before finding a place to safley exit the road. I called roadside assistance and they woud not authorize payment to tow my vechile…
ODI 10899476
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
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle lost power and the service "wrench" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and was towed to the dealer (northtown ford in menomonie, wi) where the throttle body was replaced. The failure recurred and the same dealer replaced the retaining clip, but the failure recurred. The contact made…
ODI 11013522
Power Train
2016 ford explorer xlt with 11,600 miles. Ebt issue? Driving to work on a city street going about 35 mph just before 8am on 08/25/2016 and vehicle lost power. Vehicle slowed way down and i felt a jerk/lurch. May have been hit from behind but the other vehicle did not stop. Engine was still on and the wrench indicator came on and a message appeared "see manual" or "see dealer", i can't remember which.tried…
ODI 10898488
Power Train
Can lurch violently when operating at low speed such as in a parking lot
ODI 11024808