2016 Ford Explorer air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 99 complaints for the 2016 Ford Explorer, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 99 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 62 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 28 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 62 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 63% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries.
What owners wrote
I was driving on I-94 east in harrison twp, mi on 3/9/18. I was traveling a 70 MPH. I heard something and suddenly I am saw white all around me like a tunnel. At that moment I was still in my lane. Within seconds the I had no control of my vehicle as though I had no brakes or steering. My car veered left hitting the cement median. The car rolled on its left side and eventually flipped back upright. There were no other vehicles in the accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact was concerned that the air bags could deploy at any time and the seat belts may not work. In addition, the toe link suspension also failed and the seat belt warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the contact may have to pay for the repairs. The failure mileage was 39,000.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Ford Explorer
- Body & structure 596 complaints
- Steering 538 complaints
- Engine 486 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 204 complaints
- Electrical system 131 complaints
- Fuel system 112 complaints
- Cruise control 76 complaints
- Suspension 74 complaints