2016 Ford Explorer Recalls
Total Recalls
Source: NHTSA Campaign Data
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How to Handle Recalls
Check your VIN
Locate your 17-character VIN on the dashboard or driver's door jamb.
Verify Status
Visit the NHTSA Recall Website or the manufacturer's official page.
Schedule Repair
Contact a franchised dealership. Recall repairs are always free of charge.
Document It
Keep records of the repair for your vehicle history file to maintain value.
Note: Unrepaired recalls can affect vehicle safety and resale value. We recommend checking for open recalls at least once a year.
What the recall count means for the 2016 Ford Explorer
The 2016 Ford Explorer has 25 recall campaigns on record. Yes, buyers should pay close attention. The 2016 Ford Explorer has 6 serious recalls touching safety-critical systems, so a VIN-specific remedy check should happen before you buy.
Which systems are affected?
The main systems named in recall filings for the 2016 Ford Explorer include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING, PARKING BRAKE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER, WHEELS:HUB, SUSPENSION:REAR.
What should buyers check before purchase?
Run a VIN recall lookup, confirm dealer remedy completion, and compare the recall themes against the maintenance and complaints reports before committing.
What is the most serious recall on the 2016 Ford Explorer?
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured on July 24, 2015. During vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the fuel tank straps may fracture and the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle.
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Explorer have?
Recall rows are tied to NHTSA campaign-level source references.
Are there safety critical recalls for the 2016 Ford Explorer?
Recall response workflow is provided next to the data table.
- Recall campaigns
- 25
- Primary source
- NHTSA recall filings and campaign references
- Workflow
- Count, campaign details, remedy status, and VIN verification
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