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2016 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 37 repairs.
2016 Ford Explorer repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 201610700 mi | Replaced throttle body | ||
2016 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201732000 mi | Noise in front suspension due to loose subframe bolt | ||
| Jan 201960000 miUS $2000 | PTU replaced | ||
| Mar 202060000 miUS $200 | Second PTU repair, previously replaced unit lasted exactly 13 months. Dealer initially wanted me to pay OOP ($2k), eventually Ford stepped in to cover this. | ||
| Ford Explorer in British Columbia, Canada May 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| Sep 201612710 mi | parking brake lever failed, covered by warranty | ||
| May 2017 | fuel economy in the city was 2x worse than advertised, almost 26L/100KM | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Apr 2016 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Sep 201723000 mi | Steering wheel was peeling | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Nov 201620000 mi | Dealer replaced cowling to alleviate noise in windshield area. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Jan 2018 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Mar 201839000 miUS $1000 | Replace front and rear brakes were pulsing. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Colorado, United States Jun 2016 - Oct 2020 | |||
| Mar 20179000 mi | One of the key fobs stopped working. Had to be reprogrammed. | ||
| Aug 202069000 miUS $1100 | Back breaks were completely worn out including rotors and the fronts are only 1/2 done? Seem odd to me. Tie rod and axle had play in them. Mechanic replaced some bushings and added a shim? There is a TSB out for this but I do not know what the number is. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Wisconsin, United States May 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jul 20164500 mi | SD card fault for Navigation | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Sep 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 201616000 mi | Complete Transmission rebuild. Dealer reported blown overdrive drum which was replaced. Also reprogrammed and replaced main drive valve to fix hard shifting after repair. | ||
| Nov 201617500 mi | airbag light came on indicating there was an issue with the system. Dealer indicated it was something to do with the rear inflatable seat belts. They replaced a sensor and it fixed the issue. | ||
| Apr 201728000 mi | Had a loud popping noise in the front end when going over bumps. Dealer said it was the transmission mount. That didn't fix the issue so they went over the front suspension and tightened everything up and it fixed the issue. They had no clue what specific part was loose. | ||
2016 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
turbocharged 280hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201714000 mi | Gasket in sunroof loose. | ||
| Aug 201731000 mi | Trans Axle Seal Leaking | ||
| Jul 201865000 mi | Popping noise in front end and steering wheel occasionally freezes when making sharp turns. Problem NOT found and we will continue to drive until conditions worsens so they can find it. | ||
| Sep 201872000 miUS $100 | Replace Water Pump - beginning to leak. | ||
| Aug 202070000 mi | Transmission was grinding and shifting erractically. A complete rebuild was done. Complete transmission rebuild | ||
| Jun 2022138000 miUS $2000 | AC compressor failed. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Alberta, Canada Feb 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202277500 miC $55 | Water pump leaking at shaft seal RR wheel bearing assembly Reverse shift solenoid. Problem was [repaired] under warranty at 95k, replaced and was fine up until now. Having issues again at 140k approx. Looking for part number and going to replace as it is very jarring when placed in reverse and requires increase in rpm to shift in reverse. My understanding the solenoid has a screen on it which plugs with transmission particals and need to increase pressure to flow fluid to shift. | ||
2016 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Explorer in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201729000 mi | Driver's side front door molding was separating and and cracked. | ||
| Dec 201734245 mi | Rubber train on drivers door split | ||
| Jun 201844000 mi | All shocks replaced | ||
2016 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Explorer in New York, United States Oct 2020 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 202172000 miUS $150 | Moonroof drain was clogged, causing water leak into passenger footwell. Clog cleared by dealer. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Minnesota, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201720000 mi | Throttle control module. Dealership indicated 2016 Explorers have this problem frequently. Coincidentally a recall notice for the problem was received just a few days later. | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Jan 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 201849000 miUS $150 | Battery to alternator wire had a high resistance so it was swapped out | ||
| Ford Explorer in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 201832000 mi | Sunroof leaking slightly. Dealer cleaned out drainage tube | ||
| Ford Explorer in Iowa, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Mar 201615000 mi | Heat stopped working. They found no coolant so added coolant. | ||
| Apr 201616200 mi | Coolant was low again. Found heater core was leaking so they replaced the heater core. | ||
| Sep 201631000 mi | Radiator fluid smell coming through vents. Air filter replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 20169000 mi | Leaky drain plug from factory. | ||
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