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1FM5K8D81GG••••••2016 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2016 Ford EXPLORER build (42 vs 12).
42on this build
2363on the model
194builds in total
Most reportedSteering 14Structure 9Engine 6Power Train 4
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainJul 2026
The contact called on behalf of his wife, who owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact researched online and was made aware of…
Unknown Or OtherApr 2026
When it rain outside, my passenger side floor has a puddle of rainwater. This happened at least 4 times over the life of my vehicle
StructureOct 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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
SteeringMar 2024
As I was driving down the highway my steering got stuck in a turning position and I had to pull really hard for it to go straight almost crashing
Air BagsFeb 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently, however, the failure had occurred three times. The…
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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 1FM5K8D81GGC18993 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.