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1FM5K8GT5GG••••••2016 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2016 Ford EXPLORER build (31 vs 12).
31on this build
2352on the model
194builds in total
Most reportedSteering 9Structure 7Engine 4Air Bags 3
What owners of this build wrote
StructureOct 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V316000 (STRUCTURE), 24V031000 (STRUCTURE), and 25V347000 (STRUCTURE). However, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while the…
SteeringApr 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway at approximately 1-2 MPH, there was a loud, abnormal humming sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was pulling to the side. Additionally, while driving…
SuspensionNov 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH exiting a residential area. The front wheel axle came apart. The contact's husband removed the shocks. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence. There were no warning lights…
Air BagsJan 2024
2016 Ford Explorer. The air bag warning light was illuminated it was coming off and on and now stays on. Took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed that the vehicle was not under recall for the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired
Seat BeltsJan 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the middle row passenger’s side seat belt malfunctioned and could no longer be retracted. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the seat belt assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
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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 1FM5K8GT5GGB40816 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.