2016 Ford Explorer engine and engine cooling problems

114 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2016 Ford Explorer — 5% of all complaints for this model year.

114

Engine and Engine Cooling complaints

share of all complaints

77,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving in traffic, a trim piece detached from the vehicle. The TPMS and check engine warning light were illuminated. The dealer sent a tech to the contact’s place of employment, but the tech was unable to complete the recall…”
filed Oct 6, 2025
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine overheated, and the temperature gauge had increased to high with the check engine warning light remaining illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the water pump…”
filed Jul 2, 2025

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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