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2016 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Chart based on 37 repairs.
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
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| Ford Explorer in Texas, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 2016 10700 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 2017 32000 mi |
Noise in front suspension due to loose subframe bolt | ||
| Jan 2019 60000 mi US $2000 |
PTU replaced | ||
| Mar 2020 60000 mi US $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 2016 12710 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 2017 23000 mi |
Steering wheel was peeling | ||
| Ford Explorer in California, United States Mar 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Nov 2016 20000 mi |
Dealer replaced cowling to alleviate noise in windshield area. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States Jan 2018 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Mar 2018 39000 mi US $1000 |
Replace front and rear brakes were pulsing. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Colorado, United States Jun 2016 - Oct 2020 | |||
| Mar 2017 9000 mi |
One of the key fobs stopped working. Had to be reprogrammed. | ||
| Aug 2020 69000 mi US $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 2016 4500 mi |
SD card fault for Navigation | ||
| Ford Explorer in Maryland, United States Sep 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 2016 16000 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 2016 17500 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 2017 28000 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 2017 14000 mi |
Gasket in sunroof loose. | ||
| Aug 2017 31000 mi |
Trans Axle Seal Leaking | ||
| Jul 2018 65000 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 2018 72000 mi US $100 |
Replace Water Pump - beginning to leak. | ||
| Aug 2020 70000 mi |
Transmission was grinding and shifting erractically. A complete rebuild was done. Complete transmission rebuild | ||
| Jun 2022 138000 mi US $2000 |
AC compressor failed. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Alberta, Canada Feb 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2022 77500 mi C $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 2017 29000 mi |
Driver's side front door molding was separating and and cracked. | ||
| Dec 2017 34245 mi |
Rubber train on drivers door split | ||
| Jun 2018 44000 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 2021 72000 mi US $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 2017 20000 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 2018 49000 mi US $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 2018 32000 mi |
Sunroof leaking slightly. Dealer cleaned out drainage tube | ||
| Ford Explorer in Iowa, United States Sep 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Mar 2016 15000 mi |
Heat stopped working. They found no coolant so added coolant. | ||
| Apr 2016 16200 mi |
Coolant was low again. Found heater core was leaking so they replaced the heater core. | ||
| Sep 2016 31000 mi |
Radiator fluid smell coming through vents. Air filter replaced. | ||
| Ford Explorer in Michigan, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2016 9000 mi |
Leaky drain plug from factory. | ||
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