2016 Ford Explorer
The 2016 Ford Explorer has 3,052 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (20%) concerns body & structure. Next are steering (18%) and engine (16%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 3,052 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Body & structure 20% of complaints
- Recalls
- 14
- Fuel economy
- 18 to 22 MPG combined
- Safety rating
- 5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
The 2016 Ford Explorer has 3,052 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (20%) concerns body & structure. Next are steering (18%) and engine (16%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2016 Ford Explorer
Recalls
The 2016 Ford Explorer is affected by 14 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 7 versions of the 2016 Ford Explorer. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 22 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 19 city / 27 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2016 Ford Explorer earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.