2016 Ford Explorer Engine Problems
- 217
- 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 217 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- carbon monoxide · 24 records
- exhaust fumes · 16 records
- exhaust smell · 15 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- full throttle · 8 records
- smell exhaust · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 153 |
| 30–60k mi | 35 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. The contact stated that upon startup, the engine rumbled and vibrated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal. The tail pipe also emitted an excessive amount of smoke while the vehicle was being driven. The vehicle was taken to three…
ODI 11306779
Engine
While i was driving on the highway going no more 70mph, when the engine started to make a whining noise and the truck started bucking. Then the truck stopped abruptly as if someone hit the brake then a loud pop noise. Once we pulled to the shoulder, smoke came through the vent and from under the hood. Within 15 second fire sparks was shooting from the bottom of the truck then by the next 10 second fire started…
Fire reported
ODI 11291374
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle, jerked, lost power, and came to a complete stop. The failures occurred without warning. The contact noticed an odor coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact attempted to depress the accelerator pedal, but it failed to engage. A bystander helped the contact push the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to…
ODI 11291250
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
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
Engine
My 2016 ford explorer sport during acceleration smells bad from exhaust fumes that entering the car. Took the car to the dealership and all the repairs that were done are not helpful contact ford motor company which didn't help either. At this point dont know what to do.
ODI 11282765
Engine
About two months ago my car started shuttering and was very jumpy. I took it into the dealership and they had to rebuild the entire transmission. Two weeks after that, while driving on the highway, my a/c stoping blowing out cold air and was only blowing out hot air. Took it back to the dealership and the said the air compressor seized, and they hadd to replace that along with all the lines that goes to it. Two…
ODI 11254536
Engine
The factory battery ruptured and spewed battery acid in engine compartment.
ODI 11253954
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
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
2016 ford explorer - the backup camera will come on while traveling down the highway at 55-60 mph. Will cause it to loose power, the rpm's drop right below 1000, the wrench symbol comes on, and it will barely move down the road. A screen will pop up on occasion saying hill assist is unavailable. You have to pullover, turn the car off, open the driver door to make sure the radio and all goes off, wait exactly one…
ODI 11235275
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. The contact took the vehicle to herring ford ([redacted], picayune, ms 39466, [redacted]) for an unknown recall repair regarding the rubber gasket on the rear of the vehicle. The contact also detected a carbon monoxide odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 11278379
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. The contact smelled exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. The odor was a distraction and hazard to the contact and his children. The contact called rusty wallace ford ([redacted], dandridge, tn 37725, [redacted]) and was informed that the manufacturer would not allow them to service this kind of failure any more. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the…
ODI 11234200
Engine
June 4th 2019 throttle body failed on 2016 ford explorer sport with v6 ecoboost engine at 59k mile. Vehicle has bucking and had no acceleration when attempting to merge into traffic. Vehicle had to be towed to dealer. Spoke to ford corporate they would not cover repair even though this is a common issue that service advisors at ford have told me.
ODI 11231348
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving along at about 55 mph with the cruise control activated. The pedals were not in the right locations so i decided to adjust them to a higher position with the button on the side of the steering column. When i did the adjustment, the engine went into a full throttle mode and would not let up. I pushed down on the brakes hard and vehicle slowed down and the engine returned to normal. When i took my foot…
ODI 11210510
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
Engine
April 23, 2019 ford explorer sport ecoboost engine timing cover oil leak at 56823 miles. Ford service advisor stated this is a common issue with the ecoboost engine.
ODI 11231359
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
Engine
End of march 2019 after driving home from work on a friday evening the car smelled like exhaust fumes (rotten eggs) when i parked the car in the garage. I called dealer and made an appointment to take the car in. Over the weekend both inside and outside the car the smell was terrible. Took car to ford dealer for repair. They suggested i needed a new battery (9 months old battery - was told battery causing smell).…
ODI 11204550
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. The contact stated that fumes were coming through the heater vents. The fumes caused the contact to become ill, but did not require medical attention. The contact had to drive with the windows rolled down in the cold temperatures because of the abnormal fumes coming through the vents. The contact planned to take the vehicle to larry h. Miller ford lakewood (11595 6th ave,…
1 injury
ODI 11186785
Engine · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall was driving slowly making turn and suddenly could not move steering wheel but vehicle was still moving a bit .. Could not stop it ... Could not go forward ... No backward ....thanks god that was in the alley with no people otherwise somebody would get hit... Just cars around but i did not hit any ...thanks god ...horible experience ...
ODI 11182333
Engine · Service Brakes
The vacuum tube assembly/ hoses corroded to the point the braking system was compromised. The dealership's assessment states that battery acid spilled onto the hose and the acid ate though it. When i visually inspected the hose, the only part of the hose that was corroded where both ends where it connects to the manifold and other end. I find it very odd that batter acid will only spill on 2 opposite ends of a hose,…
ODI 11161282
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
9/29/18: remote start stopped working and car sputtered when starting. 10/14/18: after manually starting with push-button, white smoke filled my garage and car with 3 children. Explorer towed to brandon ford dealership that day which happened to be a sunday. As of today, i still don't have my explorer back. I was informed that fluid got into the cylinder and the cylinder needs to be replaced. Unfortunately there is…
ODI 11150795
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