Component Record

Ford Explorer 2016 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

112 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2016 Ford Explorer - 5% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage112 complaints

112 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

15V605000Reported September 28, 2015 - 203 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on September 28, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 203 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Vehicle Structure597 Steering538 Engine497 Unknown Or Other433 Power Train217 Electrical System131

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.