2016 Ford Explorer Recalls
All 2016 Ford Explorer recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.June 28th, 2016
Recalled Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Recall Date
June 28th, 2016
June 28th, 2016
Units Effected
5,280
5,280
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V475000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16C11
Manufactured Begin Date: February 17th, 2016
Manufactured End Date: March 7th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: August 18th, 2016
Defect Summary:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Explorer and F-150 vehicles equipped with a manual recline driver's seat. 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." Consequence Summary:
The seat back may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Corrective Summary:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall begin on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 16C11. Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
March 31st, 2016
Recalled Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Recall Date
March 31st, 2016
March 31st, 2016
Units Effected
1,543
1,543
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V183000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16S14
Manufactured Begin Date: October 20th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: January 28th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: May 18th, 2016
Defect Summary:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured November 25, 2013, to January 25, 2016, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured October 20, 2014, to January 28, 2016. 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. Consequence Summary:
Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire. Corrective Summary:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and replace the electrical cord, as necessary. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S14. Note: Owners should not use the engine block heater until the vehicle has been remedied. Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
September 28th, 2015
Recalled Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Recall Date
September 28th, 2015
September 28th, 2015
Units Effected
203
203
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V605000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15S26
Manufactured Begin Date: July 24th, 2015
Manufactured End Date: July 24th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: October 19th, 2015
Defect Summary:
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. Consequence Summary:
If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire. Corrective Summary:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel tank attachment bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S26. Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
July 24th, 2015
Recalled Component
PARKING BRAKE
PARKING BRAKE
Recall Date
July 24th, 2015
July 24th, 2015
Units Effected
7,165
7,165
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V464000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15C07
Manufactured Begin Date: May 4th, 2015
Manufactured End Date: May 23rd, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: September 4th, 2015
Defect Summary:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. 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." Consequence Summary:
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. Corrective Summary:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07. Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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