2016 Ford Explorer body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 596 complaints for the 2016 Ford Explorer, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 596 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 83,000 miles 295 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 24 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 26 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 48 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 34 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 60 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 45 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 27 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 17 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Of the 295 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 83,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign number: 24V031000 (Structure) and NHTSA Campaign number: 25V347000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the driver's side A-pillar detached from the vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle immediately. The vehicle then crashed into the guardrail.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the driver's side A-pillar trim unexpectedly detached. The contact stated that the B-pillar trim on the front passenger’s door unexpectedly detached. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Ford Explorer
- Steering 538 complaints
- Engine 486 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 204 complaints
- Electrical system 131 complaints
- Fuel system 112 complaints
- Air bags 99 complaints
- Cruise control 76 complaints
- Suspension 74 complaints