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.
Electrical System · Engine
I was driving on the nys thruway around 70-75mph and the car decelerated to 55mph then was like in a coast mode. The wrench light came on and it said see manual. I pushed the pedal all the way to the floor and it would not go any faster. I was able to coast to the side of the road. I turned car off and then turned it back on and pushed ok to the see manual. I was then able to drive it. We could of been killed if…
ODI 11128575
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Carbon monoxide release into car remains even after dealer repair
ODI 11123917
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and lost power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to steve rogers ford (located at 9760 oh-64, waterville, oh 43566, [redacted]) to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the…
ODI 11133246
Engine
Since the vehicle has reached 40,000 miles we have noticed hard shifting when accelerating. When putting the vehicle in reverse there is a sound like the engine may fall out of the car.
ODI 11122312
Body · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Strong exhaust and very high levels of co entering cabin at normal acceleration, very bad at hard acceleration i have multiple pictures of my co sensor i had in the vehicle for some time now with lethal co levels. I believe the exhaust manifolds have big enough cracks to flood in co into the cabin through openings. Mine has had the 'dealer itsb' to resolve, no change and it registered higher after. Replace this…
ODI 11128353
Engine
A strong exhaust smell enters the car regularly when the car is in motion. This is especially strong when accelerating (even lightly) or going up a hill.
ODI 11111264
Engine
Carbon moxnoxide and odor from the exhaust coming into the cabin car causing headache and dizziness while driving. Increased odor with speed and a/c on.
ODI 11102987
Electrical System · Engine
I bought my ford explorer 2 years ago brand new and everys since i bought it i have had headaches. Dizziness while driving and electrical problems with it. My husband has also been treated for headaches and we believe it is from our ford, we don't have these issues until we are in the car for long periods of time. The dashboard goes blank a lot and it loses power.
ODI 11092049
Engine · Unknown Or Other
We purchased our vehicle in may of 2017, and noticed weird smells. Took it on a road trip and noticed them again in july. After the late july 2017 news release of co in ford explorers, we used co monitors and in fact, had co readings. It has been to the dealer approx 10 time and had the tsb service performed, but the problem still exists. I've had 3 different cases open with ford, and during the last case, they…
ODI 11089534
Engine · Unknown Or Other
STRONG EXHAUST SMELL LEAKING INTO THE CABIN.
ODI 11076033
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I have noticed theres a burning smelling from heater/ac vents right after acceleration from vehicle being stopped. I can confirm its a burning smell (similar to burning plastic or rubber). When the smell is present, it feels like theres lack of acceleration from the gas pedal. Almost like if theres a clogged air filter or issue with transmission or exhaust. It feels like that kind of poor acceleration issue. The…
ODI 11074235
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, the contact felt very tired, weak, dizzy, and sleepy. Since the contact was suffering from a cold at the time, she could not determine if there was an odor in the vehicle. The contact was able to drive back home. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 11064950
Engine
Under acceleration there are instances of what seem to be exhaust fumes being present in the cabin of our explorer. This has led to headaches for myself, my wife and our 7 year old son.
ODI 11064970
Engine · Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. The contact stated that the exhaust unit caused fumes to enter the cabin of the vehicle. While driving 65 mph, the carbon monoxide unit installed in the vehicle alerted the contact of the fumes. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (stivers ford lincoln, [redacted], waukee, ia 50263), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 11097600
Engine
Suddenly have an influx of exhaust fumes in cabin area while the vehicle is running but especially while idling. Appears to enter from air conditioner and there is a strong odor under the hood.
ODI 11063818
Engine
From the day i took delivery of my 2016 ford explorer sport, there was a prominent smell in the cabin that appeared under moderate acceleration. I initially believed it to be caused by the "breaking in" of a new engine. However, the problem persisted. Passengers would continually ask me about the awful "rotten egg" smell in my explorer. I was getting headaches and feeling nauseous at times while driving my explorer.…
ODI 11064858
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Very strong exhaust fumes entering vehicle at or above 3500 rpm. It happens every time accelerating to highway speed. Entire cab fills with fumes immediately and does not disapate until all windows are rolled down. Experienced headaches, dizziness and nausea. Owner had to trade vehicle (at their expense) as defect was causing daily health problems. Ford needs to be forced to notify consumers about this problem…
ODI 11063238
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal exhaust odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to rockwall ford (990 i-30, rockwall, tx 75087, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that there were exhaust fumes from the engine that entered the vehicle. The contact was informed that there was a warranty repair provided by the manufacturer. The vehicle was repaired;…
ODI 11063297
Engine
Began feeling very sick on friday january 5th, car had bad exhaust smell. Headache, dizziness, nausea, this continued over the weekend so much so that i did not drive anywhere sunday from 1:00 on or at all on monday. Woke up tuesday feeling ok and drove my car to work, while driving the 4 miles on the fwy to get there my car started smoking profusely from the exhaust pipe. I immediately took it to ford, it is still…
ODI 11064289
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
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
Engine
I have read many complaints about exhaust entering this vehicle while driving. Ford's remedy is not correcting the defect. Some people have taken their vehicles to the dealer up to 7 times and the problem still exists. Some people have passed out from the fumes and crashed their vehicles. How many complaints do you need to receive to issue a safety recall? Do you even read these complaints. I called your hot line…
ODI 11056911
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal for extended periods of time, a foul odor was present inside the vehicle. The contact indicated that the failure mainly occurred while ascending up a hill or driving on the highway. The vehicle was taken to dana ford ([redacted], staten island, ny), but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer…
ODI 11064682
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Car smells strongly like natural gas inside cabin when driving, and when sitting still - eyes burn, throat sore, headache after driving it for 5 mins or more.
1 injury
ODI 11055125
Engine
Exhaust fume smell, like rotten eggs causing nausea and bad headaches. This happens while driving on the road, both highway and city streets
ODI 11047642