2016 Ford Explorer recalls

14 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

26V448000 · Ford Motor CompanyStructure recallThe roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.Body & latchesFree replacement288KunitsJul 1425V685000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.EquipmentFree replacement59KunitsOct 202525V347000 · Ford Motor CompanyStructure recallThe driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.Body & latchesFree repair492KunitsMay 202524V031000 · Ford Motor CompanyStructure recallThe A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.Body & latchesFree replacement1.9MunitsJan 202421V537000 · Ford Motor CompanySuspension recallExposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section…Steering & suspensionFree replacement631KunitsJul 202121V316000 · Ford Motor CompanyStructure recallThe retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.Body & latchesFree replacement617KunitsMay 202120V675000 · Ford Motor CompanySuspension recallThe outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.Steering & suspensionFree replacement455KunitsMar 202120V692000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.Engine & powertrainFix in development16KunitsNov 202019V435000 · Ford Motor CompanySuspension recallThe rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.Steering & suspensionFree replacement1.2MunitsJun 201917V767000 · Ford Motor CompanySeats recallLoose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the seat occupant in…Seats & beltsFree repair177KunitsNov 201716V475000 · Ford Motor CompanySeats recallThe seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…Seats & beltsFree replacement5,280unitsJun 201616V183000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe affected vehicles are equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines and engine block heaters.Engine & powertrainFree replacement1,543unitsMar 201615V605000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallDuring vehicle production, the fuel tank attachment bolts may not have been properly tightened.Fuel systemFree repair203unitsSep 201515V464000 · Ford Motor CompanyParking Brake recallThe affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement7,165unitsJul 2015