2016 Ford Explorer Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the 2016 Ford Explorer, 3% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 7,820 miles. The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (34% of reports).
- 76vehicle speed control complaints
- 7,820median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 59%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Throttle body: mentioned in 26 of 76 complaints (34%)
- Side road: mentioned in 11 of 76 complaints (14%)
- Dangerous situation: mentioned in 7 of 76 complaints (9%)
- Accelerator pedal depressed: mentioned in 5 of 76 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 64 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 76 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Ford Explorer vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2025 Explorer | 7 | 7% | 14,177 |
| 2023 Explorer | 2 | 2% | 44,100 |
| 2022 Explorer | 6 | 2% | 9,980 |
| 2021 Explorer | 15 | 3% | 8,800 |
| 2020 Explorer | 29 | 2% | 11,081 |
| 2019 Explorer | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2018 Explorer | 10 | 1% | 22,000 |
| 2017 Explorer | 21 | 1% | 29,589 |
| 2016 Explorer | 76 | 3% | 7,820 |
| 2015 Explorer | 16 | 1% | 79,600 |
| 2014 Explorer | 29 | 2% | 30,200 |
| 2013 Explorer | 38 | 2% | 49,000 |
| 2012 Explorer | 17 | 2% | 36,666 |
| 2011 Explorer | 18 | 2% | 53,000 |
| 2010 Explorer | 14 | 12% | 9,800 |
| 2009 Explorer | 5 | 15% | 46,250 |
| 2008 Explorer | 7 | 5% | 117,316 |
| 2007 Explorer | 13 | 6% | 72,600 |
| 2006 Explorer | 28 | 4% | 42,000 |
| 2005 Explorer | 44 | 9% | 54,000 |
| 2004 Explorer | 76 | 6% | 73,500 |
| 2003 Explorer | 37 | 3% | 51,090 |
| 2002 Explorer | 152 | 5% | 65,000 |
| 2001 Explorer | 36 | 10% | 87,508 |
| 2000 Explorer | 113 | 12% | 84,635 |
| 1999 Explorer | 148 | 11% | 99,500 |
| 1998 Explorer | 281 | 14% | 112,500 |
| 1997 Explorer | 202 | 12% | 100,000 |
| 1996 Explorer | 148 | 10% | 134,500 |
| 1995 Explorer | 81 | 10% | 137,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists vehicle speed control for the 2016 Ford Explorer. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle equipped with operational red and blue emergency lights prohibited by law, facilitates criminal activity such as impersonation of a police officer, civil regulatory laws regarding excess auxiliary lights, etc. Seller has actual knowledge and can be liable under color of law upon a purchase…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly started to decelerate. Additionally, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the brakes unintendedly engaged. The âScheduled Maintenanceâ light was illuminated. The contact pulled over…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, while attempting to make a left or right turn, there was a popping sound coming from the steering wheel. Additionally, while driving on the highway at 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to exceed 70 MPH. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Ford Explorers have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the 2016 Ford Explorer (3% of the 2,461 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford Explorer vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems start?
The median reported mileage is 7,820 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the 2016 Ford Explorer?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 26 of 76 complaints, followed by “side road” (11).
Other 2016 Ford Explorer problems
- Structure problems (591)
- Steering problems (532)
- Engine problems (382)
- Power Train problems (215)
- Electrical System problems (128)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (114)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (104)
- Air Bags problems (99)
See all 2016 Ford Explorer problems or vehicle speed control problems across all Explorer years.