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1FM5K7D83GG••••••2016 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2016 Ford EXPLORER build (32 vs 12).
32on this build
2345on the model
194builds in total
Most reportedStructure 10Steering 8Engine 5Suspension 3
What owners of this build wrote
StructureMay 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000(Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the driver's side windshield exterior A-pillar…
SteeringNov 2023
I [XXX] went with my mom [XXX] to buy a vehicle off of [XXX] . It was a 2016 ford explorer. I payed 13,000. The began to lose control when driving on a bumpy road and while braking I took the car to a Ford dealer and had some repairs, but they didn’t find the problem. I used the…
EngineAug 2023
Water pump is leaking. Since it’s in the engine I can’t find any mechanic to work on it. The dealership will be Atleast 3k to replace a water pump
Electrical SystemFeb 2023
The display screen keeps rebooting and not available. Its a safety issue as the backup camera is not available for sometimes up to 10 minutes
Unknown Or OtherJan 2019
Took a quick look up top and my sunroof was closed correctly. I opened the sunroof and poured some water into the channel and water seems to drain down the holes correctly. I also closed the roof all the way and sprayed it with a garden hose, and didnt see any leaking. I cant…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FM5K7D83GGB02320 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.