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 · Power Train
2016 ford explorer v6 toolbar came on checksystem engine light came on going 45 mph went down to -0 mph gas pedal useless no power coasted to parking lot lucky i wasnt on a busy highway or street i guess it will take some body to get killed a couple of times before anything is done 4400miles and throttle body needs replace what a crackerjack joke acourse this is called cheapo depo manufacturing oh thats right parts…
ODI 10872610
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Throttle body failed on vehicle at highway speed. Lost all power in the middle of rush hour traffic barely missed a rear end collision from another vehicle because i could not accelerate.
ODI 10882822
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Rotten egg sulfer smell during acceleration up hills or fast acceleration, had ford recall upgrades and smell still there
ODI 11162772
Engine
When doing a hard acceleration (i.e.. Merging onto a highway), exhaust smell enters the vehicle through the vents. I've brought this issue to my dealer's service department for the 1st service and was informed that there was a tsb on this problem. The second time i brought the vehicle in for service i mentioned it again. This time, they kept the vehicle and tried to fix it by installing plugs on rear hatch,…
ODI 11016189
Engine · Unknown Or Other
For the past year i have smelled exhaust in my brand new vehicle. About 9 months ago i had it tested at ford dealership service dept for possible carbon monoxide because the exhaust smell was bad, particularly when hitting speeds around 70mph. Ford laughed at and said there is nothing wrong. The smell continued, myself and my daughter would get headaches, shortness of breath and i would feel nauseous after driving a…
ODI 11016348
Engine
I had just exited a major highway & began driving on the rural roads in my neighborhood when my vehicle suddenly decelerated and wasn't able to go over 25 mph. The wrench icon then appeared. I was able to make it to the beginning of my driveway about 5 miles away. The engine then began malfunctioning, making noise & shaking.
ODI 10872095
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving my 2016 ford explorer xlt on a busy road and was going approximately 40 miles per hour when the vehicle suddenly went into what appeared to be "limp mode" and would barely move....my guess is about 2 mph. It was very sudden and occurred without any type of warning. I was able to roll into someone's downhill driveway where the vehicle sat for several minutes. I restarted the car multiple times and while…
ODI 10871607
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
2016 police utility: was driving the vehicle down the highway while transporting a prisoner. Vehicle immediately lost power. Vehicle wouldn't accelerate. Vehicle had steering and brake only. Vehicle motor began to shake and misfire. Vehicle towed to ford dealership.
ODI 10881594
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. The contact stated the there was a fuel odor being released into the vehicle. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the odor was present and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no remedy was provided. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10876801
Engine
Car stalled on highway with grand kids in car. Had car towed to dealer. Big problem ford knew about--throttle body part.parts on back order at least 2 weeks-when i stated take part off inventory cars couldn't- may have same problem-when i said take off new cars arriving-they have same deffective part-dangerous situation when a car stalls on highway and a ford is well aware of it-car brand new has…
ODI 10871747
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Our ford explorer has an exhaust leak that enters through the dash vents when driving, or when parked with motor running. When i park in garage. I have to open back and front garage doors to allow air to "clear " ir from garage, so it does not enter home. Our ford dealer said there is no recall.
ODI 11041305
Engine
The explorer suddenly decelerated while i was on the upside of a long bridge, the service engine light came on and the wrench light came on. With a police escort, i was able to drive the car over the bridge at 10 mph. The servicing dealer told me the throttle body needs to be replaced.
ODI 10870838
Engine · Power Train
The power train and engine light came on and the truck stopped driving while on a busy road.
ODI 10870633
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor in the vehicle similar to rotting eggs. The contact was unable to detect the origin of the odor. The contact stated that the odor was getting worse every day. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.
ODI 10980234
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving on freeway at 65mph. Car stalled leaving no power to steering and brakes. Was able to restart and drive at drastically reduced speed. Engine rpm drops at idle at any stop on when car idling with transmission in park. Diagnosed as defective throttle body.
ODI 10870403
Engine
The wrench light came on the instrument panel and the car lost speed and did not respond to the accelerator. I was driving 70mph on the highway when i noticed that the car seemed to be slowing. The accelerator did not feel any different under my feet. I looked at the speedometer: 40mph and decelerating. The engine light and airbag light came on as well. Luckily, i was in a lit area and able to use my hazards and get…
ODI 10871071
Engine
While driving on the interstate highway at high speed, without warning the gas pedal lost power and the wrench light came on the dashboard. Luckily, we were safely able to coast to the shoulder and call for help. We were towed to the dealer and after an electronic engine control test the 'throttle body' was replaced.
ODI 10870687
Engine
While cruising on the interstate at 69 mph, i lost all acceleration to the gas pedal. I didn't know what happened and noticed that the gas pedal was dead. Very scary situation while on the interstate. I was able to cruise to the nearest exit and then get to a side road. I noticed the cel, wrench light, and air bag light has come on. I immediately ran a "vehicle health report" and the it comes back with 2 problems.…
ODI 10865483
Engine · Wheels
While moving at high speed in rush-hour traffic in the fast lane on hwy 680 s in dublin, ca the engine just shut down. This is dangerous. The car was towed to ford for repair - they state it was a "throttle body assembly" problem - apparently a well-know problem. This happened with less than 6,000 miles. Also, all 4 original equipment tires blew-out with less than 6,000 miles - only one had a road-hazard - all had…
ODI 10886095
Engine · Steering
I was driving on a major highway home from work with normal traffic. My speed was approx 60-64 or so. While in left lane traveling east --without warning , my engine completely shut off. It was so hard to steer my car -- i needed to wedge my foot near window /driver door to gain leverage -and with both hands steer the car ( while decelerating down t o15 mph) to the shoulder on the right side. All drivers passing me…
ODI 10872119
Engine
I was driving in a parking lot when the wrench light came on, as well as the check engine light, and the car lost all accelerator function. I was able to coast only. I was driving straight when this occurred. Since i was already in a parking lot, i was able to coast into a parking spot. Luckily there was no safety threat, as it could have been much worse if i was on the freeway or city streets. The dealership…
ODI 10865119
Engine
My car (ford explorer 2016) engine stalled (during driving/motion) in the middle of the street (i was very lucky it did not happen on a highway!). The engine light indication turned on. Ford dealer told me it is the 'throttle body' part that needs to be replaced and they will order the part. They told me it can take up to 5 weeks to receive it but in the meantime i can drive my car, only after i confronted them…
ODI 10864153
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,806.
ODI 10871609
Electrical System · Engine
Cooling fan shut down noise, since new the engine cooling fan makes a lot of noise when "spinning down" at the fan comes to a stop/shutting down engine. Fan is working, but for how long?
ODI 10861674
Engine
Sudden loss of acceleration, with service indicators lighting on dashboard. Pulled off road, restarted, worked ok for 10 miles, then the problem returned. This time, the car would not restart. Had car towed to ford dealer, and they said it was the throttle body and that they have no eta due to the part not being available anywhere. The car has been driven for 4 months, and the fact that this simple part failed and…
ODI 10861663