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2016 Ford Explorer

14 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Repair when you can Structure

A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 288,314 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V448000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Fire risk Electrical

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 59,006 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V685000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 492,145 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V347000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,889,110 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V031000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 631,176 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V537000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

A detached roof rail cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The retention pins could loosen and allow the roof rail covers to detach from the vehicle.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 616,967 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V316000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 454,941 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V675000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.

0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 15,587 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V692000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,194,173 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V435000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, a seat occupant that is not properly restrained has an increased risk of injury.

Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 177,264 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V767000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 5,280 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V475000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire.

The affected vehicles are equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines and engine block heaters. These engine block heaters have elements that may overheat while plugged in.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 1,543 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V183000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

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.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 203 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V605000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Parking brake

If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 7,165 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V464000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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