Component Record

Ford Explorer 2016 Vehicle Structure Problems

597 distinct owners reported a vehicle structure problem on the 2016 Ford Explorer - 24% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage597 complaints

597 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V316000Reported May 5, 2021 - 616,967 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on May 5, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 616,967 vehicles across all affected models.

24V031000Reported January 19, 2024 - 1,889,110 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on January 19, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 1,889,110 vehicles across all affected models.

25V347000Reported May 23, 2025 - 492,145 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 492,145 vehicles across all affected models.

26V448000Reported July 14, 2026 - 288,314 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 288,314 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Steering538 Engine497 Unknown Or Other433 Power Train217 Electrical System131 Fuel and Propulsion System112

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.