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 · Unknown Or Other
Every time i accelerate and the air conditioner is on recycled air, there is a heavy rotten egg/sulfur smell...like exhaust. Believe that the exhaust (carbon monoxide) is coming into the vehicle. I understand i am not the only one that has this problem. I purchased this vehicle brand new in may 2016, and have complained to the dealership, but they don't find a problem. It has happened ever since i purchased the…
ODI 10955048
Body · Engine · Unknown Or Other
We took our 2016 explorer limited back to the shop for the second time after smelling exhaust in the cabin again while in operation. During the first visit the dealer began discussing the ford repair bulletin that came out 30 days or so ago that was to fix the exhaust leak. However, after a couple of hours later we received a call that the bulletin he referenced was specifically for 2011 thru 2015". We were told…
ODI 10950398
Engine · Unknown Or Other
When driving the car, upon accelerating, even with the circulating air on, the fumes are very strong coming into the cabin of the car. Also, when first starting the car with the a/c on, there is a very sour/stale odor coming from the vents. We made a 2 hour trip, and after being in the car that long, i had a bad headache and felt nauseated from the fumes. I am the main driver of the car and it is my sole source of…
ODI 11012951
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
While driving out of the subdivision the car stalled. The wrench light came on. We parked it and took another car we had at the time. We will make mention of it tomorrow when i call the dealer and add it the service ticket regarding the exhaust problem.
ODI 10950404
Engine
Terrible smell coming into the cabin of the vehicle when i accelerate and when it sits in the sun. When i accelerate it smells like a gas coming into the car, my kids and i experience feeling sick and headaches. When my car sits in the sun i get this burning glue smell in the car that also gives me a headache and there are days where i cannot drive my car. I have taking it to the dealership four times and still the…
3 injuries
ODI 11000312
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I just got back my vehicle from the dealerships service center and according to their finding their was an issue with the vehicles starter. I drove home parked the car in the garage then turned off the ignition. The vehicle would turn off, so i pushed the start button again but still did not turn off then seconds later i smell smoke. I immediately backed up to have the car outside the garage . I hit the start button…
ODI 10940043
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. Whenever the air conditioning recirculating option was activated, the vehicle began to fill up with carbon dioxide. The contact purchased a carbon dioxide monitor that indicated that the air conditioning was releasing carbon dioxide. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was not familiar with the failure. The manufacturer stated that there was an investigation…
ODI 10968352
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
We purchased a certified used 2016 explorer from lithia ford december 2016. Upon driving home there was an exhaust smell and we thought it may have been a vehicle in front of us. But that proved false, and it is a serious distraction and i now am getting headaches when i ride in my new car. Today i started the car and a very strong exhaust smell filled the cabin. Much like a very old car. The exhaust smell lingered…
ODI 10948761
Engine
Purchased a used 2016 ford explorer w/24k on 8/23/16. Cab fills with carbon monoxide. Called dealership, we were 260 miles away, they said it was an easy fix, was told to turn off recycle for our trip back. Took vehicle back to dealership. They were aware of the problem and used tsb fix for this problem. I talked to the finance manager and he said he was in the process of backing out a deal because of this very same…
ODI 10938407
Engine
Car has stalled twice in traffic..one instance traveling 65 mph on interstate... Other time while making a left turn in traffic...both times collisions were barely avoided. I have received recall 16b32 on vehicle. Am concerned whether it is an improved version, or just the same throttle body. This condition creates some very dangerous situations.
ODI 10936014
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
Engine · Unknown Or Other
There is a rotten egg smell everytime we accelerate at a high speed when the ecoboost is used. I've taken it to ford to have seals checked and the smell is still there. My toddler complains of headaches everytime we're in the vehicle and i've had nausea several times. I am now pregnant and worry the fumes will affect the unborn baby.
ODI 11093528
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
Engine
Was traveling on i-96 at 60-65 mph fairly heavy traffic in the left center lane. The wrench light and check in light came on and loss of acceleration. Luckily was able to move to the left shoulder without incident. The engine was running very rough and i shut the engine off. The wrench light message gave a message to check manual. I started to call for roadside service and was on hold for a short amount of time. I…
ODI 10914500
Engine
Traveling north on the loop 101 in arizona going approx. 72 mph when the engine suddenly stopped accelerating and decelerated to approx. 20 mph. Almost caused an accident as i had to get out of the fast lanes of traffic and into the emergency lane. A picture of a wrench appeared on the dash and told me to read the manual. Vehicle had to be towed to the dealership where i bought it. Very disappointed in ford's…
ODI 10914225
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Complaint #1 -paint factory paint finish on vehicle is very poor. Thin paint and primer clearly visible in several areas (see pictures attached). I believe this does not meet specified paint density regulations. Complaint #2- exhaust leak under heavier acceleration (3k rpm and up) a potent smell of sulfer/rotten eggs is present in cabin. This happens frequently when fan/ac is turned on.
ODI 10955557
Engine
Driving on freeway with sudden loss of power. Instrument panel read "see manual". Pulled vehicle over, restarted with no problem and went on our way. Luckily no one was hurt, but potential for injury/accident is very significant.
ODI 10910061
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving, there was a strong odor from the air conditioning unit. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 12,000.
ODI 10917159
Engine
My vehicle engine stalled while i was driving, a wrench and airbag icon displayed which said see manual. The ford dealership told me to restart the vehicle. While waiting to get it in for service, i was driving on a busy highway and the vehicle shut down again causing me to coast to the median. I was nearly rear ended as a result.
ODI 10908312
Engine
While air conditioner is on and you accelerate hard, there is a burning type of smell/odor that seems to come from the front air vents. Ford looked into my concern but was unable to find the cause. With recent news of exhaust fumes entering the cabin of newer model explorers with the ac on, i believe this to be my case. This is a safety hazard as i drive with small children in the car and with summer approaching,…
ODI 10954494
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I have owned a 2016 ford explorer xlt for approximately 10 months... During this time every time i excelerate there is a very strong burning smell. Of coarse bringing it to the dealer did nothing. They told me may be a sticker on engine burning.... After 10 months the smell is still as strong as the first week.. I was even asked by a police officer who had pulled me over for a lisence plate cover, that my car…
ODI 10926049
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
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
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