2016 Ford Explorer Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 58
- 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.
What owners report
- throttle body · 19 records
- light came · 15 records
- engine light · 14 records
- check engine · 14 records
- wrench light · 10 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 46 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving approximately 20 mph, the accelerator pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed. The vehicle accelerated at a fast rate. The contact was able to depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact was able to drive the vehicle after waiting in park for a moment. The dealer and…
ODI 11281762
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
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
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed and the wrench warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to gilboy ford ([redacted], whitehall, pa 18052) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure recurred on march 28, 2019. The vehicle…
ODI 11192344
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
Air Bags · Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
On a city street experience loss of accelerating power while coming to stop and crossing an intersection the vehicle will star at a snail pace bringing up the speed to 40 mph on limp mode since the vehicle service wrench tool and air bag light up on the dash board vehicle will not respond pushing down on the gas pedal.
ODI 11143823
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
2016 ford explorer accelerates while driving. My vehicle has been in and out of dealership since 12/26/17. I am currently in a loaner vehicle. Receive update first week of feb 2018 that the transmission dept was behind and that they will let me know as soon as possible if i need a new transmission.
ODI 11072766
Vehicle Speed Control
When driving especially on freeway, the vehicle starts to stall and takes time to find the speed. It's come close to accidents as i've tried to get over in time when merging. Has happened so far more than 5 times. Sometime it happens as soon as you enter the freeway.
ODI 11062080
Vehicle Speed Control
Travelling at 70 mph my vehicle's rpms dropped to 500 - 1000, the accelerator became unresponsive, and i was forced to pull over to the side of the road. In speaking with the mechanics at the ford dealership, the cause of the issue was a failure of the electronic throttle body (etb). My car was just over the 36,000 mile warranty, and although there was a customer satisfaction bulletin issued, my vin number was not…
ODI 11011962
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving @ 50mph on a multi lane road, engine immediately went to idle and the gas pedal was inoperative. Lost all power and vehicle came to a coasting stop. Fortunately there was an exit nearby and was able to get the vehicle off the main road. Tried to restart the vehicle but no effect. Had vehicle towed to dealer and they replaced the throttle body assembly. Fortunately this did not happen during rush hour…
ODI 10980238
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving with children present the car suddenly lost power and my wife could not accelerate. She had to drift over to the side of the road. The "wrench" light and check engine light came on the dash. After stopping the car and restarting she was able to get home but the car has almost no acceleration and kept shuddering. Fortunately the roads were quite and there was no damage or injury. If she was on a busy…
ODI 10918436
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle was in cruise control at about 60 mph and suddenly decelerated to 5-10 mph and would not accelerate. Engine, wrench and air bag light came on. Shut engine off and let sit and restarted. Vehicle drove normal but still had engine light on. Took to dealership and waiting on diagnostic. Could of been a dangerous situation if in heavy traffic.
ODI 10916203
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving at an unknown speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond and decelerated independently without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced per an unknown recall related to the failure, but the remedy failed to repair the…
ODI 10915709
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving at an unknown speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond and decelerated independently without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced per an unknown recall related to the failure, but the remedy failed to repair the…
ODI 10915710
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
Vehicle Speed Control
Driving down the road at 45 mph when the engine rpm's dropped below 1,000 and i lost all throttle controls. I had to shift into n and coast into the median. Once stopped, i turned the vehicle off and on again but still had no throttle controls. Vehicle has 6,700 miles and the dealer says the problem was a software glitch that they knew about and were going to fix at my 7,000 mile service. I was lucky i was not on…
ODI 10911278
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle's speed suddenly decelerated to 45 mph and the wrench sensor indicator illuminated. After shutting the vehicle off and restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,700.
ODI 10904307
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle lost power while driving down a busy highway at 65+ mph. Engine was running rough (sounded like a tractor) and could not accelerate. Dash lights came on. Vehicle was able to coast to an exit ramp where it was towed to the dealership to have the throttle body replaced. Mileage was just over 7,000. It is sad that i had to rescue my family (wife, 4 month old baby, 3 year old and 6 year old) off a busy highway…
ODI 10898559
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While attempting to decelerate from 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver was able to coast onto the shoulder. The engine warning indicator illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of…
ODI 10898447
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000. ...updated…
ODI 10908504
Vehicle Speed Control
While my explorer was in motion while driving home on a city street, the car seemed to slip gear and suddenly lost acceleration. Pushing the gas pedal did nothing and the car would only move forward up to 5 mph. I received a notice on the dashboard saying "check owners manual" as well as the check engine, wrench and airbag light being lit. I was able to make it home since i was right down the block. After restarting…
ODI 10897926
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving approximately 40 mph, the engine shut off. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that they would look into the matter. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10896855