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
On 22 apr 2016 our son was in town visiting when he was looking over our new vehicle and notice that the screws that hold the belt tensioner in place were almost all the way out. Since my son is a mechanic he advised us not to drive the vehicle since this could cause a catastrophic malfunction leading to a serious accident. The vehicle only has 1681 miles on it and we immediately contact the dealership which also…
ODI 10862135
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving between 55-60 mph, there was an abnormal odor entering the vehicle through the air conditioning system. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Causeway ford (located at 375 nj-72, manahawkin, nj 08050, [redacted]) and the manufacturer were notified. The approximate failure mileage was 4,492.
ODI 11016128
Engine
As the vehicle is being driven, the "wrench" light in cluster panel came on and vehicle went into "limp mode". After initial incident, the car restarted back in normal mode. However, the same incident began to occur several times per day until the vehicle could be taken in for service. The dealer diagnosed the problem as the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle is brand new with only 6,850 miles. The…
ODI 10861435
Air Bags · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
A week ago the vehicle showed 45 miles till empty. Backed out of the drive way to get gas and the car lost all power. Dash showed engine light and air bag. Filled up with gas and the lights went away. Today, going down the highway i lost all power. Talk about accident waiting to happen! Luckily i was able to cruise to a exit and into a parking lot. Had to call ford towing to come and get me. This is a 2016 ford…
ODI 10854954
Engine
When accelerating up a hill or passing a vehicle or entering a freeway and then leveling off to a normal speed you get fumes in the cabin through the ventilation system. Sometimes these fumes burn your eyes, nose and affect your breathing. We have had our vehicle to dealership and been in contact with a ford customer service rep about six times with no fix.
ODI 10903589
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. When the accelerator pedal was depressed at 50 mph, the vehicle failed to respond and stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The service vehicle soon and air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body failed. The vehicle was repaired twice for the same failure. The manufacturer…
ODI 10883523
Engine · Seats
Had my ford explorer 6-mo's and was driving with family approx 45-mph in traffic on a main street when the gas padel just stop working had to try to get to side of road, very dangerous !! . Car was at ford dealer getting fixed from 3/14- 3/25 , it needed a new throttle body air intake, (at4z*9e926*b ) and motor asy.
ODI 10852838
Body · Engine · Suspension
Since i have purchased the vehicle in february 16 it has been back for service nurmous times, starting 2 days after delivery! Major complaint has been coolent loss and burning coolant smell following with a oil leak at the same time. This is a new vehicle 10 miles on it shouldn't have these issues so i demanded a different vehicle, was refused due to demographics! Well the dealer brushes everything off as all do say…
ODI 11022581
Engine
Radiator cooling fan squeals loudly when car is idle or driving slowly. Car has already been in the shop to replace the fan once. New fan began squealing again within 30 minutes of driving after repair. Car only has 4000 miles on it. Have read other complaints of faulty cooling fan bearings. Afraid fan will stop working and cause fire or overheating.
ODI 10838549
Engine
Exhaust smell in the interior coming out of the hvac vents during sustained acceleration such as getting onto the highway. Has been to ford and had related tsb performed as well as the exhaust changed with no change in the problem.
ODI 10983161
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
CARBON MONOXIDE AND GASOLINE SMELL IN CABIN
ODI 11011664
Engine
My 2016 ford explorer is making a high pitch sound when the vehicle is being cut off. The sound has been diagnosed as a bad cooling fan bearing. I'm not sure of the extent but this cannot be a good thing if the bearing is bad for the cooling fan. A bad bearing could lead to other issues if it is already bad and the car is only 4 months old. My vehicle has been in the shop multiple (6) times for just the fan itself.…
ODI 10845831
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. While driving at an unknown speed, there was an odor of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that there was no recall. The manufacture was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
ODI 10971617
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
On my 2016 explorer limited 3.5 n/a v6 - under hard (getting on fwy) or extended acceleration (uphill climb) exhaust fumes can be noticed by the passengers in the vehicle. I know there is an open investigation on the 11-15 years but the 16 should be included as well. This has been the case from new to current 11k miles. This happened on my previous 2013 model as well.
ODI 10883515
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I purchased my new car during october 2015 from dealer in va. After some time, driving the car noticed an odor like rotten egg comes and goes. However, i thought, it could be due to the new car. Later time, i noticed every time i drive the car, i feel tired, having headaches, lack of energy, and falling sleep. I consulted with my doctors and they really did not find anything. Until recently, watching chanel 4 news…
ODI 11023334
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Smell exhaust fumes inside cabin of vehicle. Exposure to carbon monoxide concern. Happens during full acceleration and driving uphill and with a/c unit on.noticed upon lease reception. Ford replaced exhaust system but not helped, actually now worse. Ongoing issue unresolved.
ODI 10954951
Engine
Driven 2013 and 2016 ford explorer sports total 130 k miles, am extremely ill due to carbon monoxide issues, complained to my dr's for over four years headaches, dizzy, blurry vision, overall confusion, not comprehending, shortness of breath, chest pain and sweating, had sinus surgery june 2017 thought that was the issue, never felt better after surgery, my ent's stated not sinus issue, has to be underlying medical…
1 injury
ODI 11085079