2016 FORD EXPLORER Recall: Official Safety Filing Summary

Compiled by the Reclia Editorial Team from NHTSA public data | July 14, 2026

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Vehicle: 2016 FORD EXPLORER

Open Recalls on File with NHTSA: 14

Components Listed in NHTSA Filing: Fire System, Crash System, Steering System, Brake System, Fuel System, Engine System, Electrical System, Suspension System, Structural System, Rollaway System

This page summarizes publicly available NHTSA recall filings.
It does not evaluate vehicle safety or provide certification.
Verify your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

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Campaign Number(s):
19V435000, 17E048000, 16V475000, 17V767000, 15V605000

⚠️ Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
to confirm if your specific vehicle is affected.

Recall Campaigns on File

Campaign # Date Reported Component
19V435000 10/06/2019 SUSPENSION:REAR
17E048000 28/08/2017 WHEELS:HUB
16V475000 28/06/2016 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
17V767000 29/11/2017 SEATS
15V605000 28/09/2015 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
16V183000 31/03/2016 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
15V464000 24/07/2015 PARKING BRAKE
21V316000 05/05/2021 STRUCTURE:BODY
20V692000 10/11/2020 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
21V537000 15/07/2021 SUSPENSION:REAR

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NHTSA Filing Extract

According to NHTSA’s recall filings, 14 recall campaign(s) are
on file for the 2016 FORD EXPLORER. This summary is based solely on
NHTSA’s published data; Reclia has not independently verified or
investigated these campaigns.

Vehicle Information

2016 FORD EXPLORER.

Components Listed in NHTSA Filing

SUSPENSION:REAR, WHEELS:HUB, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER, SEATS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Owner Guidance Based on NHTSA Filing

Contact an authorized dealer to schedule the recall repair, which is
performed free of charge under federal law. You can confirm whether your
specific VIN is affected at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA Consumer Complaints for 2016 FORD EXPLORER

  • Total complaints: 2424
  • Involving crash: 38
  • Involving fire: 14
  • Injuries reported: 59
  • Deaths reported: 0

Figures are self-reported to NHTSA by vehicle owners.

🔗 Related Vehicle Information
🔹 Brand: All FORD recalls
🔹 Vehicle Type: Similar vehicles
🔹 Category: Related recall type
🔹 Related Components:
  → Fire System
  → Crash System
  → Steering System
🔍 Related Vehicle Records
  → AUDI Q7 (2021)
  → AUDI RS 7 (2021)
  → ACURA RDX (2022)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I know if my 2016 FORD EXPLORER is affected?

A: Check your VIN against the campaign number(s) on this page, or look it up at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Q: What should I do if my vehicle is recalled?

A: Contact an authorized dealer to schedule the recall repair using the campaign number.

Q: Will the recall repair cost me anything?

A: Recall repairs mandated under federal safety law are performed free of charge by authorized dealers.

Q: How many recalls affect the 2016 FORD EXPLORER?

A: NHTSA currently lists 14 recall campaign(s) for this vehicle.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer

This website is an independent, third-party informational aggregator of publicly available recall data from NHTSA.
It does not:

  • evaluate vehicle safety or risk
  • provide safety recommendations
  • replace official manufacturer or government guidance

All information is extracted from official NHTSA records.
No safety classification or risk assessment is provided by this site.

For official information, please visit nhtsa.gov/recalls




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