2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Explorer Police Intercept years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept. That is the most of any Explorer Police Intercept model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (12 complaints, 57%), typically at around 9,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 21owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 57% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 24% | 38,944 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 19% | 30,488 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10% | 32,352 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% | 99,603 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 10% | 37,703 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 38,297 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Windshield trim molding Item detachment (PE23001) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Feb 8, 2024, led to recall 24V031.
- Exhaust Odor in Passenger Cab (EA17002) — opened Jul 27, 2017, closed Jan 17, 2023.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact stated that the Police Department owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while a Police Officer was attempting to drive the vehicle; however, the steering wheel seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the Government mechanic who previously…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPTOR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED INDEPENDENTLY WITH THE RPMS INCREASING RAPIDLY. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS UNAWARE IF THERE WAS ANY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF…
The plastic pieces on the "a" and "b" pillar, driver and passenger side are coming off.
The plastic pieces on the "a" pillar are coming off
The driver and passenger "a" and "b" pillars are coming off.
Other Ford Explorer Police Intercept years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept?
Owners most often report unknown or other, structure, engine problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Ford Explorer Police Intercept a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Explorer Police Intercept model years, the 2016 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.