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1FM5K7F87GG••••••2016 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2016 Ford EXPLORER build (22 vs 12).
22on this build
2367on the model
194builds in total
2injuries
Most reportedEngine 7Structure 6Steering 4Engine And Engine Cooling 3
What owners of this build wrote
EngineJun 2024
The water pump failed causing all loss of antifreeze. After doing extensive research, this is a known issue and ford refuses to fix the issue. To fix the issue a large part of the engine has to be torn down to access the water pump
StructureFeb 2024
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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
SteeringMar 2023
I had my ford explorer 2016 for only 2 years and the rack and pinion already failed. Luckily I wasn’t on the free way when it failed on me and it would be a safety hazard. I heard clanking noise whenever I steer the steering wheel. My Dealership can’t replace it due to a…
Visibility/wiperMar 2022
While driving down the highway the windshield weather strip molding broke off and was flapping over the windshield. Luckily it did not break off, that could have caused a really bad accident. However it was flapping all around. No onw has inspected it. No warnings or symptoms…
Unknown Or OtherOct 2019
There is a burning smell, like exhaust, that is coming into the cabin of my 2016 ford explorer. Ford serviced the vehicle and said they reprogrammed the hvac system, but I am still getting the smell
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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 1FM5K7F87GGA70291 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.